Driver's Backrest for stock seat - Utopia vs Smart Mount

[Dirtstiff's F6B]

I have the Smart Mount and think it was the key mod to the correct ergonomics, fitting me to the bike or bike to me.
I did a install write up somewhere and there are tons of pics in my gallery link below. About to order one for a friend with a new 6.
Jim

[Nibelunge]

Hi,

Ordered show chrome, Utopia seems to large to me, don't like how it looks.

Had Utopia on the wing and very happy. But here it's a question of optic. Will report.

Regards
Alex

[CheesyRider]

I just ordered the Show Chrome Smart Mount from site sponsor Cruiser Customizing. It's on sale right now for $159.99 with your choice of free shipping (promo code SHIP99) or a $15 gift certificate (promo code CC3). I hope I like it!

[CheesyRider]

Well, I installed the Smart Mount and ended up hating it. Even adjusted back as far as possible, I felt pushed too far forward. It gave me that same cramped feeling I had on the full Goldwing. If I could have had it back one more inch, I probably would have liked it. Look for it in the classified section soon.

In related news, I managed to cut my seat in the wrong place. So, I have two slits. Luckily, I already had a spare stock seat. I must have some how known this would happen. Look for a damaged seat in the classified section soon.

On the bright side, riding weather for tomorrow looks great!

[toy_collector]

Check out the thread I started about the smart mount driver backrest modification. I think you may be able to get it more comfortable. I don't know how to copy and paste the thread address on my phone but you should be able to find it under my threads.

[CheesyRider]

Check out the thread I started about the smart mount driver backrest modification. I think you may be able to get it more comfortable. I don't know how to copy and paste the thread address on my phone but you should be able to find it under my threads.

Thanks, I found the info. But, I decided to sell the backrest instead of modifying it. It's on its way to a forum member as I type.

I'm thinking of trying something like this if I get the itch to try a backrest again:

http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/ku...k/part/KY-4143
That particular one comes with backrest pads in three different thicknesses. I'll have to do some measuring to see if it would work for me. After my experience with the Smart Mount, I realized that I sit very far back in the saddle. Before I order anything, I'll put on my riding jacket and have my wife measure how much space is behind me. Lucky for me, she rides her own bike, so I don't have to worry about passenger accommodations.

[TailGunner]

This question is for the passenger seat, I just got my smart mount and really? Just two screw hold the pad, has anyone had a problem with that?

[Fla_rider]

Well, I installed the Smart Mount and ended up hating it. Even adjusted back as far as possible, I felt pushed too far forward. It gave me that same cramped feeling I had on the full Goldwing. If I could have had it back one more inch, I probably would have liked it. Look for it in the classified section soon.

In related news, I managed to cut my seat in the wrong place. So, I have two slits. Luckily, I already had a spare stock seat. I must have some how known this would happen. Look for a damaged seat in the classified section soon.

On the bright side, riding weather for tomorrow looks great!

You know I've thought of adding one but I like the freedom of sliding back to the rise.