BackRest for a B or TC.

There was a thread that I can’t find, I think it was embedded in some other thread about a backrest by a company that didn’t yet have it on their website, and someone suggested to call. Does this thread ring a bell? If so, please let me know where you saw it. I don’t even remember if it was this forum or another, unfortunately.

Thanks
 
@fleabag First off, thanks for the quick order fulfillment! I really appreciate it. I just put them on it look looks snazzy!!

Do you think anyone else would buy a back rest? If so, do you think they would entertain a special group buy?
 
From Utopia Products today:

Thanks for your interest in Utopia Products. We now make a backrest for the R-18 Transcontinental and the Bagger. I have attached photos of the two versions we make . We are in the process of building an entire new website, so we have not been able to add this to our current site. We are taking orders over the phone at 330-576-3024 or I can send an invoice via Pay Pal. Our backrest sells for $259 + shipping ($59.00 to Canada via USPS) . We would be able to ship in a little over a week.

The two pictures show the small 7” and the larger 9”

I’m not associated with these guys.
 

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Take the seat off and both the two screws that hold down the strap, bolt on the seat post put the seat back on. Easy.

Oh, i see yeah that makes sense. Just using the OEM strap mounts. Good idea. I emailed them for a quote. I’m hoping to do a very long weekend soon just a miles run, maybe another iron butt ride just to re-set my stamina and I’d like the backrest.
 
"I'm OK with it" doesn't sound like a ringing endorsement.

Are you referencing my remarks? I’m always self-deprericating and super self-aware about my video styles. Here’s the god-honest truth. My GS Adventure has about $21,000 USD worth of farkles on it. I’m the last person to tell someone they need to spend that much modifying their $20,000 bike. I’ve had people in person say “how dare you tell people they need to spend $4K on shocks on their brand new GS” or “They need an $800 seat” so over the last 10 years of doing reviews and installs, my tone has shifted a LOT around recommending things. Is it nice to have a back rest? OF COURSE. Is it a nice back rest and super comfortable and works as designed? YEP! But should you spend $300 for it? Maybe?

I just don’t like using messaging that makes people feel like they need this or else. That’s a bit as to why I use those kind of words and tones in my videos. I honestly feel like a jackass making these videos and then saying “you need this one thing” because that’s for you to decide.

Note, I’m not being defensive here but I did want to add some context. I have a Farkle problem and it sort of dilutes my opinion when people realize that nothing is “not necessary” when it comes to my bikes. I add everything.

My next video is going to be reviewing $5500 worth of Klim gear I just bought. The last thing I’m going to do is tell someone they “NEED” a $1500 jacket. My recommendation means very little when I am a walking bill board of excessive spending on my hobby. It sort of dilutes my recommendations for folks who have watched all 1550 of my videos where I install farkles.

I hope that helps.

It is a nice back rest :)
 
Adam, your videos are so easy to watch. You have a friendly, gentle conversational tone and always have good ideas to share.
I grinned when you had your R18 detailed and ogled its beauty. Indeed the R18 is so fun to look at. When clean, this bike has the best optics of any I have had. It is a beautiful machine.
 
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