Quote Originally Posted by okf6b View Post
The stock OEM backrest stay lists at under $12. I'd just order it from my local Honda dealer. Putting it back to stock is easy. To remove the back cover, just remove the 2 5mm hex bolts on the bottom and pop the top tabs straight back. Swap the bracket using existing bolts. The stock bracket is laying by itself on the right.

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That's a useful picture! If the OP wants, he could cut the top off the extension, drill 2 new holes and have an almost stock height. Or drill 4 holes if he wants it shorter yet.