[11Stryker]

I made this starting yesterday afternoon and finished up this morning. Got it back off and painting it now. Will show more pics when painted. Don't be looking at my Welds XVS13CAL!!!

 

[schimbo stryker]

I think we are attatched at the brain lol. I literlly just searched the web last night for a way to make a backrest with my solo seat !! that is awesome. Where did you get that piece ?

 

[11Stryker]

Built it all from scrap steel laying around the shop- some 1-1/2" X 3/4" square tubing and some flat iron. Welded a Valve seat to the back so I can mount the Old No7 emblem!

 

[11Stryker]

I had the pad from when Wife and I were were trying different Passenger Backrest options and was an extra we did not use.

 

[UrbanRage]

Kick ass man that is awesome!!! Looking forward to seeing the final product.

 

[11Stryker]

Thanks Urban, Paint is done. Now will wait till fully dry and install on Monday. Then take some more pics

 

[strykenshane]

Homemade Solo Backrest for Old No7

So when can I place my order? Nice job buddy

 

[11Stryker]

Thanks Shane, Maybe a winter project for making more. My Son says we need a Mig Welder and he is right. Real pain with the old stick welder and all the slag!

 

[bozzly]

Nicely done 11. Your bike is amazing. Can't wait to see it painted.

 

[11Stryker]

Got the bracket done and installed

 

[The_Joker]

Got the bracket done and installed

Looking good......
How it's feel....assume you haven't taken her out for a long ride yet....And I'm sure you could make adjustments as needed....

I assume you'll likely re-upholster the back rest.....

 

[immortal13]

Man, you sure must like whiskey lol

 

[11Stryker]

Got the bracket done and installed

Looking good......
How it's feel....assume you haven't taken her out for a long ride yet....And I'm sure you could make adjustments as needed....

I assume you'll likely re-upholster the back rest.....

Thanks Joker! Might get a chance this week to try it on a nice ride. Had not thought about changing the backrest upholstery, but now you are making me think. LOL This is the softest backrest from Star I have found, so padding would have to stay. I did adjust it already by putting 1/4" washers behind lower screws. Now it touches my back uniformily.

 

[11Stryker]

Man, you sure must like whiskey lol

Yea- "Used to was"

 

[XVS13]

Thanks Shane, Maybe a winter project for making more. My Son says we need a Mig Welder and he is right. Real pain with the old stick welder and all the slag!

Should have said something, I have a nice 250 amp Miller MiG that I had out welding a tank up with on Friday. Nice back rest! It's important for you old guys to be comfortable while riding.

 

[AHam]

I'd buy one! Suprised I haven't seen one on the internet from any of the usual suppliers. Seems like there'd be a decent market for them.

 

[11Stryker]

Thanks Shane, Maybe a winter project for making more. My Son says we need a Mig Welder and he is right. Real pain with the old stick welder and all the slag!

Should have said something, I have a nice 250 amp Miller MiG that I had out welding a tank up with on Friday. Nice back rest! It's important for you old guys to be comfortable while riding.

And it is great- I might say. Keeps me from slouching! Now just put the Airhawk on and I could go all day!

 

[11Stryker]

bump for BlackVapor.

 

[.3604]

I'm not very good at these things so, that'll do pig.

Bike looks amazing.

 

[Mhe5irq]

Awesome job and the bike as well.