Installing the backrest is straightforward and easy. The hardest part is getting the seat off and on. That said, after drilling another hole in the backrest support and getting it a little lower, I had a good commute using the backrest, but I'd still like the back pad to be a couple of inches shorter. It is a quality product. If I were you, I'd get the quick release mount so you can make the option of using it or not easier and quicker.