Homemade Solo Backrest

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!

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

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

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!

The_Joker said:

11Stryker said:

Got the bracket done and installed

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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.....

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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.

immortal13 said:

Man, you sure must like whiskey lol

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Yea- "Used to was"

XVS13CAL said:

11Stryker said:

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!

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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.

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

bump for BlackVapor.