Kevin, here is an idea, and option: I always carry an 11 mm wrench with me, in the saddlebag, so that "if" I want to, I can adjust the backrest tilt to be more forward or more backward. I leave my Utopia backrest on all year long. The look of it does not detract from the looks of the bike...to me. Since I do not have a passenger backrest, but only a riders' backrest, the seat area does not look cluttered.
Here is the important part: If I am wanting to ride curvy roads, the Dragon's Tail, or Hell's canyon, I simply loosen the lock nut, loosen the allen head adjuster bolt, to move the backrest "back" out of my way, and then tighten the lock nut. Then I can ride the twisties all day, and not be encumbered by the feel of the backrest. If I want to ride a more relaxed ride all day (ha)...I can adjust the backrest slightly forward, to use as a backrest, and feel the support that it was designed for.
And...dependent on the thickness of my riding jacket...heated liner, etc....I can adjust the backrest to fit me correctly for that days' ride, by simply adjusting the set screw and lock nut. It takes about 30 seconds to make the adjustment, and then I am set for that days ride.
Why be stuck with a backrest that is forcing you forward...encumbering you...if you are wearing a thicker jacket or electric heated liner that day? Why be stuck with a backrest that is in your way, when you are riding through Hells' canyon, and wanting to feel the twisties, and not the backrest poking at you? A very simple adjustment makes a world of difference, with one 11 mm wrench.
BTW, Kevin, if "she" has not already ordered the backrest, here is a link to the Utopia backrest sold on......
WINGSTUFF.
http://wingstuff.com/products/35063-...context=utopia