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Rider back rest

Robert Gibson

Robert Gibson

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I just saw this and thought I would put it out there, as far as I am aware no one else makes a rider backrest for the Cali 1400,(apart from Corbin where it is an option for their seat). For those that are happy enough with the stock seat it seems a viable option. A colleague mounted one of the Utopia rests on his Anniversary Goldwing and is more than happy with the product.
 
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I just saw this and thought I would put it out there, as far as I am aware no one else makes a rider backrest for the Cali 1400,(apart from Corbin where it is an option for their seat). For those that are happy enough with the stock seat it seems a viable option. A colleague mounted one of the Utopia rests on his Anniversary Goldwing and is more than happy with the product.
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Further to the above, for those with an Eldorado and MGX who wish to retain the solo drivers seat, if Bob (Email: info@utpr.com) can have access to a rear seat at his shop he can manufacture a drivers back rest for those models as well.
 
Update. I went ahead and bought the rider back rest from Utopia, the back rest is adjustable for height and lean angle and also hinges forward making it easier for the pillion to mount. I also find I can still swing my leg over the saddle rather than push my leg through, over the seat. Very easy to install and I am very happy with the result, I find that I sit straighter in the saddle and strangely enough has aided my slow speed manoeuvrability, also when seated and moving the bike rearward It gives something to brace against. I have been monitoring the "Corbin seat on a 2016 Eldorado" post and would certainly say for those, if the Corbin is beyond financial reach or if you are happy with the stock seat and want back support, the Utopia back rest is a viable option.
As stated in my previous post, if any Eldorado owners out there are in the vicinity of Utopia, and are willing to loan the rear seat, Bob can manufacture for their bike also.
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Robert Gibson said:
Update. I went ahead and bought the rider back rest from Utopia, the back rest is adjustable for height and lean angle and also hinges forward making it easier for the pillion to mount. I also find I can still swing my leg over the saddle rather than push my leg through, over the seat. Very easy to install and I am very happy with the result, I find that I sit straighter in the saddle and strangely enough has aided my slow speed manoeuvrability, also when seated and moving the bike rearward It gives something to brace against. I have been monitoring the "Corbin seat on a 2016 Eldorado" post and would certainly say for those, if the Corbin is beyond financial reach or if you are happy with the stock seat and want back support, the Utopia back rest is a viable option.
As stated in my previous post, if any Eldorado owners out there are in the vicinity of Utopia, and are willing to loan the rear seat, Bob can manufacture for their bike also.
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Robert, is it a do it yourself job to install or does the seat have to be modified or recovered?
 
Definitely a do it yourself and the seat does not have to be modified in any way or the seat recovered. If you look at Utopia's website there is a video and also the supplied instructions are very clear.
I removed the staples (flat screwdriver and long nosed pliers) securing the seat cover from the rear portion of the seat to the half way point. I then gently raised the foam sufficiently to fit the bracket. Once fitted I pushed down on the foam against the bracket and used a sharp pointed long bladed knife to cut a slit sufficiently for the bracket to emerge. The next step is to stretch the cover over the bracket and restaple it. I used a heavy duty hand stapler and stainless steel staples although a pneumatic stapler is recommended in the instructions, alternatively take the seat to your local upholsterer for this. The final stage is to cut a slit for the bracket to emerge through the seat cover and fit the supplied covering piece over the bracket. (I warmed this with a hair drier first to ensure maximum adhesion).
Easy Peasy.
 
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