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Has anyone ever considered fitting a backrest with either fold up arms or some type of cradle for the passenger. My wife fell asleep during a ride
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Just start doing wheelies each time you come to a stop. Should keep her alert.Nate
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Having the same concern, here's a pic of what I've done:Originally posted by Nubian View PostHas anyone ever considered fitting a backrest with either fold up arms or some type of cradle for the passenger. My wife fell asleep during a ride
...and added grab bars for the twisties
1980 XS1100G "Dolly G" Full Dresser (with a coat of many colors
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1979 XS1100SF (stock-euro mods planned)
1984 XV700L Virago (to be hot-modded)
1983 XJ750MK Midnight Maxim (semi-restored DD)
1977 XS650D ( patiently awaiting resto)
Sometimes it takes a whole tank of gas before you can think straight.
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I don't know if this would work for you, but you can get a new trunk that has a backrest/arms built into it...it's ~$65 shipped on amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/TMS-%25TBOX-JK...dp/B00513G82U/
'81 XS11H Venturer - holed up in storage while life happened since 07/08/04
'81 Kawasaki KE175 enduro - 63 mph of smokey fun, now with collector plates!Comment
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That's a good deal. I have over twice that amount in my setup.Originally posted by CRXSi90 View PostI don't know if this would work for you, but you can get a new trunk that has a backrest/arms built into it...it's ~$65 shipped on amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/TMS-%25TBOX-JK...dp/B00513G82U/
Definately would have gone with the Amazon setup instead of the work and time of adapting the HD backrest to my trunk.1980 XS1100G "Dolly G" Full Dresser (with a coat of many colors )
1979 XS1100SF (stock-euro mods planned)
1984 XV700L Virago (to be hot-modded)
1983 XJ750MK Midnight Maxim (semi-restored DD)
1977 XS650D ( patiently awaiting resto)
Sometimes it takes a whole tank of gas before you can think straight.Comment
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Awesome loking!Originally posted by CRXSi90 View PostI don't know if this would work for you, but you can get a new trunk that has a backrest/arms built into it...it's ~$65 shipped on amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/TMS-%25TBOX-JK...dp/B00513G82U/
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Down to one 1978 E. Stock air box with K&N filter, 81H pipes and carbs, 8500 feet elevation.Comment
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Just one question... Does it conform the a passanger's back? It looks kind of roundish.Skids (Sid Hansen)
Down to one 1978 E. Stock air box with K&N filter, 81H pipes and carbs, 8500 feet elevation.Comment
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Great ideas, thanks everyone. I do wonder how sturdy those cradle arms are, at that price will they collapse if/when body weight/pressure is forced upon them? And I would not mind paying more for a more secure box.Last edited by Nubian; 09-21-2013, 08:30 PM.BAMN!
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All good questions. A theme in the reviews is that you get what you pay for, so it might not be for you. Wish I could answer better, but I don't actually have the trunk myself.'81 XS11H Venturer - holed up in storage while life happened since 07/08/04
'81 Kawasaki KE175 enduro - 63 mph of smokey fun, now with collector plates!Comment
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I have that same trunk and backrest. It is better quality than I was expecting for the price. The arm are not extremely rigid as they have plenty of padding on them but aren't bad and don't fold back with side pressure on them.
Harry
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Sorry to hijack, but are those also Ebay/Amazon saddle bags, Bigfoot? It looks like a nice combo and relatively cost effective way to get some gear on the bike.'81 XS11H Venturer - holed up in storage while life happened since 07/08/04
'81 Kawasaki KE175 enduro - 63 mph of smokey fun, now with collector plates!Comment
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I wish I was older and could ride a bagger. I saw a younger guy on a older Goldwing thevother day, and I thought it looked silly. So, with age comes the ability to ride in comfort. Most deserved, no-doubt.1979 XS1100F
2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.Comment
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Hi everyone, the following pics are of my '80G and the trunk and backrest.
Nubian PMed me with a request of what brand of trunk I have. There are no markings on it but it came off of an '80 XS11 with a Vetter fairing and hard bags. The wrap around backrest is HD modified by me to fit the trunk.
Does anyone recognize what brand of trunk this may be ?
1980 XS1100G "Dolly G" Full Dresser (with a coat of many colors )
1979 XS1100SF (stock-euro mods planned)
1984 XV700L Virago (to be hot-modded)
1983 XJ750MK Midnight Maxim (semi-restored DD)
1977 XS650D ( patiently awaiting resto)
Sometimes it takes a whole tank of gas before you can think straight.Comment
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