[traxscr]

I am getting ready to buy a backrest for my Stryker. Which one should I get? I like them both, but the short one looks a little less bulky on the bike.

 

[tonto247]

I would prefer to the low one but my wife wanted to be able to lean back on it, so I had to get the tall one.

 

[bozzly]

I think the shorter one looks better, thankfully my wife is short like me so it should be plenty of support for her. I think that is what you will need to consider as I am sure you are looking for looks and functionality. I am planning on ordering one this week. Anyone know where the best price is on these?

 

[UrbanRage]

I have the shorter one on my bike and it works perfect with the stock seat. If you plan on getting a new seat with a little more padding you might want to go for the taller one.

 

[11Stryker]

Had the short and 115 lb wife hated it. We have the Tall Quick release now and she likes it much better.

 

[safetydanny]

My gf is 100 lbs 5'4", and she loves the tall backrest. We tried the short backrest and she was not as comfortable as the tall one. I am sure gal height and your seat type will be a factor in which one you will like.

 

[Saltyseafarer]

The tall fits more of the aftermarket seats than the Yamaha short. Yamaha's own thicker touring seat is purported NOT to work with the short Yami backrest. Based on this I got the QR tall backrest and love it. My 11 year old son loves it. Another thing to consider is that most of the luggage (T-bags etc.) will fit the tall backrest much better or at least give you more choice in bag styles.
Not the best angle but this shows the tall QR backrest with luggage rack and a Kuryakin Mini Grand Tour bag on my bike . . . . .

 

[ronin]

Went with the tall for the extra support and comfort for my gf, and it has the added advatage of helping to lash down more gear for those longer trips.

 

[grtguy657]

Went with the tall one and the luggage rack to match, both detatch

 

[bozzly]

Does anyone know the size difference in the Short and Tall, from seat to top of backpad?

 

[venjurak]

I went with the tall backrest with luggage rack myself. I have been very pleased. It's easy to attach a bag on the back of the tall one.

 

[Raven]

Tall QR with luggage rack and the wife loves it.

 

[XVS13]

I have the short chrome fixed mount rest with luggage rack now. I will be selling/trading it for the tall chrome rest. The wife wants the taller one. I also have a tall black fixed mount rest for sale/trade. Anyone interested?

 

[woody]

XVS13CAL,
I'm interested in the tall black backrest. What do you want for it?

 

[bekohlko]

I also have a tall black fixed mount rest for sale/trade. Anyone interested?

PM sent

 

[XVS13]

Posted in classifieds.

 

[spiznizel]

anyone know where the best prices are for back rests

 

[tonto247]

anyone know where the best prices are for back rests

got my best price off of Ebay

 

[Frag]

I would say it is simple as this:

Short Back Rest : Better look, medium comfort
Tall Back Rest: Medium look, Better comfort

My girlfriend tried both ...she is 5'2'' 110 pounds. She prefered the tall for comfort without any doubt. So its your call ...look or comfort.

 

[kingofleon]

They both ruin the lines of the bike in my opinion. I went with the tall (kids ride) but the yammie one comes off in a second.