Grasshopper Back rest

I ordered a grasshopper backrest today. I hope it does ok. Have heard good and bad. I wanted the http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/custom-world-international-plain-driver-backrest-c50-volusia/part/CWI-03-165 but i can't handle that much right now. Tex

I prefer the look of the Grasshopper one Tex

I ordered a rider backrest last Thursday after looking about for 6 months. (I suffer from lower back probs)

I went for an adjustable one which cost a lot more and was designed for the M90 (uk 1500cc)- (could not find anything for the M800, 2010 reg)

So i expect it will not fit and i shall have to pay out more to get it adapted!!

I did like the grasshopper ones, and they are very reasonably priced with good reviews.

It'll be fine

I hope it will. My brother and I are going to spend 3 or 4 days riding the Blue Ridge and Smoky mountains in North Carolina in may. At my age I need some back support for that many days. I really did like the adjustable but just couldn't afford it now. Maybe later I can replace the grasshopper. Good luck with yours I don't think there will be that much difference in the one you ordered and yours.

Wow, your ride sounds fab!

My dad just bought a motorbike (aged 68) he got it on Monday......we are planning to do Germay & France in the Summer.

Good times ahead

Sanddancer wrote:

Wow, your ride sounds fab!

My dad just bought a motorbike (aged 68) he got it on Monday......we are planning to do Germay & France in the Summer.

Good times ahead

That sounds like a great ride. I was stationed at Bitburg Airforce Base Germany 1965/1968. That is close to Trier about 45 minutes from Luxemburg. Enjoy riding with your Dad while you can. I am 72 and would rather burn out than rust out. I tell everyone I intend to live until I die. Some die and wait many years for the undertaker to come pick them up.

Wise words Tex

I relieved My Back rest today. Us Texans say fixinto. Iam fixinto go try to get it on today. Also got the Boulevard Tank cover. MAN every day is Christmas.

Well Tex you certainly are enjoying yourself,good on ye m8,have fun.

Enjoy your day tinkering post some pics when you've fitted them mate.

Still waiting for my backrest & screen! (Getting from "Value Accesories" in USA) hopefully here this week. Can't bare coming home from work much longer and no goodies

I put the back rest on today. It needs some major re-engineering,. I will post Pic's when I get it done . One of the bends hit me in the back before the pad does. I will put before and after Pic's. It is 6 pm here and I have to go pay some attention to the bride. Things work better that way.She has to work tomorrow so i have all day to put on my redneck engineering cap and make it work. If it don't work Get a bigger hammer. See ya

Proudtexson wrote:

She has to work tomorrow so i have all day to put on my redneck engineering cap and make it work. If it don't work Get a bigger hammer. See ya

Like your thinking Tex If in doubt give it a clout

I bought a Grasshopper backrest (the basic one) for my VN1700 and could not live without it now !!

norman56 wrote:

I bought a Grasshopper backrest (the basic one) for my VN1700 and could not live without it now !!

I have to do some more engineering on mine. I think when I get it fitted right I will like it also.

Norman56: what trike conversion do you have. Mine is a Lehman Tramp. I love it.

I got my grasshopper back rest installed. Lots of redneck engineering required. Having trouble transferring pics. When I get it figured out I will post pics.