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[Foo Fighter]

Hey Everyone new member here. A little bit about myself, I have been riding 40 plus years starting out on Montgomery Wards mini bikes. Over all those years I have owned numerous bikes from standards, to cruisers, numerous sport bikes and I currently own a 06 Premium auto wing and I just picked up a 2016 F6B Matte with 930 miles on it, I could not help myself, the deal was too good to pass up and the bike is still covered under the factory warranty until late 2022. I am ordering a windshield ASAP but the wife wants a backrest. Any suggestions for a decent backrest and do these backrests require any drilling into he body to attach them? Thanks in advance for any advice.

[F6Dave]

Don't all 2016 models come with the factory backrest? I thought the white 2016 models only were sold as Deluxe. If you have the factory backrest you'll have all the necessary brackets for installing something from the aftermarket.

[Foo Fighter]

I purchased the bike used and there was no rear passenger backrest provided and there does not appear to b visible brackets, I believe I have a NON deluxe model did the NON deluxe model come stock with a rear passenger backrest?

[Willl]

Welcome, one of our Forum members was selling a taller backrest brace that was a direct replacement for the stock backrest brace but that was a few years ago, I can't remember which member, maybe someone else will chime in
You would still need the stock backrest and hardware

[willtill]

I purchased the bike used and there was no rear passenger backrest provided and there does not appear to b visible brackets, I believe I have a NON deluxe model did the NON deluxe model come stock with a rear passenger backrest?

If you do not have self-cancelling turn signals, backrest, heated grips and a centerstand; you do not have the deluxe model.

I do have a deluxe with these; I believe you may have to purchase these in order to make your non-deluxe capable of supporting a rear backrest.

https://www.hondapartshouse.com/oemcatalogs/p/honda_motorcycle_street_2015_gold_wing_f6b/honda_accessories-backrest_rear_carrier/563a275087a86613b47ceff5/bracket-rear-carrier-silver

More detailed parts list (items 12, 14, 15 and associated fasteners):

https://www.hondapartshouse.com/oemparts/a/hon/5637cc5d87a8660db06db024/seat

[jm21ddd15]

Welcome to the forum. Great info here about your new ride. That was a good find- a 2016 with such low mileage. Does your bike have the stock seat, or a replacement seat? Also, what type or style windshield are you looking for? I bought 3 different shields before I found the one that worked the best for me.

[SeaSteve]

Big Bike Parts has an aftermarket passenger backrest (http://www.bigbikeparts.com/templates/product.aspx?ProductGuid=52-838&GroupGuid=338). If you do go with this backrest consider buying the luggage rack (http://www.bigbikeparts.com/templates/product.aspx?ProductGuid=52-830&GroupGuid=321) and installing them all at the same time...If you want a luggage rack! (I could only find the chrome model on BBP's website but it can be purchased in black.)

For ANY backrest, you'll need the first item willtill listed in his post, the bracket and "color coordinated" covers with pre-drilled holes. For much less you can get BBPs brackets (http://www.bigbikeparts.com/templates/product.aspx?ProductGuid=52-830M&GroupGuid=16) and drill your own holes in your existing covers. Click on my link for BBPs bracket and download the Installation Instructions PDF for more information. And, if you ever see me with my F6B, don't look real close at the holes in my covers.;) I'm cheap!

[F6Dave]

As I remember the matte white 2016 models only were sold as Deluxe. The plastic inserts without holes that cover the threaded frame mounts for the backrest and rack were not available in that color. In fact one of our members had to get those inserts in another color and paint them to match when he removed his backrest. However...

All F6Bs have the threaded frame mounts for a backrest. Finding the brackets that even the aftermarket backrests use could be a challenge.

[f6bcarider]

welcome to the forum congrats on new ride keep the oil levels good just ride.... as for windshield Madstad is the only real choice foe a F6B.

[Foo Fighter]

Does part #17 cover the entire padded part of the seat the rear cover the seat and all of the fasteners? or do you need t buy Part #16 &17.

[Foo Fighter]

I have the stock seat and already ordered a Madstad shield and the center stand.

[willtill]

Does part #17 cover the entire padded part of the seat the rear cover the seat and all of the fasteners? or do you need t buy Part #16 &17.

You would need to buy all of the associated parts in the diagram, which in their aggregate, complete the rear seat.

[SeaSteve]

You would need to buy all of the associated parts in the diagram, which in their aggregate, complete the rear seat.

For my own clarification...Referencing the 2016 HONDA GL1800B 2AC SEAT ASSEMBLY (https://www.hondapartshouse.com/oemparts/a/hon/5637cc5d87a8660db06db024/seat)...

The standard F6B comes with mounting holes that are covered with plastic cover plates with no holes.

For an aftermarket passenger backrest or luggage rack, these two plastic plates can be removed and replaced (or holes drilled in them) to accommodate the left and right Backrest Stays, #14 and #15?

OR

The single OEM Honda Backrest Bracket, #12, can be used to cover the brackets, #14 and #15, and accommodate the OEM backrest and OEM luggage rack, Correct??

[willtill]

For my own clarification...Referencing the 2016 HONDA GL1800B 2AC SEAT ASSEMBLY (https://www.hondapartshouse.com/oemparts/a/hon/5637cc5d87a8660db06db024/seat)...

The standard F6B comes with mounting holes that are covered with plastic cover plates with no holes.

For an aftermarket passenger backrest or luggage rack, these two plastic plates can be removed and replaced (or holes drilled in them) to accommodate the left and right Backrest Stays, #14 and #15?

OR

The single OEM Honda Backrest Bracket, #12, can be used to cover the brackets, #14 and #15, and accommodate the OEM backrest and OEM luggage rack, Correct??

Yes, I believe you are correct.

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[F6Bster]

Sure lots of discussion on the passenger backrest. I have a 2016 F6B, original color the Matte Silver, Deluxe, new. I had it painted Jupiter Orange Metallic before I picked it up at Russellville. I had to get the covers with no holes and paint them my orange so that I could remove the backrest. Considered plugs, etc, but I wanted it clean, and I really prefer the look without the backrest. I ride solo almost all the time; however, I have everything so that I can put it back on when desired, which I have done. It’s a little work but I can do it in 30-45 minutes.