Contact Us
-
Adjustable Driver Backrest for GL1800
By Show Chrome SKU: BB52637
- $229.99Save $29.96
MSRP: $259.95
-
-
-
Your Bike
Will this fit your bike?
-
Related Items
23 Member Reviews
1 Star: 8
2 Stars: 2
3 Stars: 0
4 Stars: 4
5 Stars: 9
Adjustable Driver Backrest for GL1800
ITEM CODE: BB52637, SKU: BB52637
Horizontal tubes squeeze the saddle
| When ordering I thought I was getting the drop bars from the passenger handles but got the horizontal bars that come straight forward from the passenger handles which in turn pinches/squeezes the outer rear edges of the saddle making it a tight fit for my d backside to fit comfortably in the saddle. The back rest however is in the ideal position to help eliminate upper back strain. To return the Showcrome Backrest Assembly I would have to pay shipping, restocking fees and there is no guarantee that WingStuff will accept it as it’s not in all the original plastic tubes that the chrome bars came in. After all that and being from Canada it would be cheaper for me to eat the added costs on top of the 469.00 Canadian for a 229.00 American dollar accessory. I don’t think I’ll be ordering from Rick and his WingStuff company unless he can come up with a better way to keep costs down for his customers in Canada. Rick here’s a thought, why don’t you work with your Canadian customers by offering a slightly less markup and better shipping rates to help us keep our costs down because as they stand now it’s double and sometimes more than double to get something shipped after purchasing. Sincerely, Gerald Bates |
Adjustable Driver Backrest for GL1800
ITEM CODE: BB52637, SKU: BB52637
ADJUSTABLE DRIVER BACKREST FOR GL1800
| ordered and bought for my 2015 GoldWing. Installation is quick and fuss free. Product is very comfortable when riding on long distances. length is adjustable too. Recommended product for those who wants a comfortable ride for the back |
Adjustable Driver Backrest for GL1800
ITEM CODE: BB52637, SKU: BB52637
Tubing covers too small
| The leather covers that are supposed to slide over the round tubing are too small (inside diameter) and bind/bunch up with just about only an inch or two pushed on...no way to feed all 12-14" of it on either side. I decided to cut the seams, wrap them over the tubing in the proper positions and re-stitch by hand. |
Adjustable Driver Backrest for GL1800
ITEM CODE: BB52637, SKU: BB52637
Back Rest
| I found this easy to put together. The forward and back slide adjustment are a little difficult to maneuver but I am fine with that. |
Adjustable Driver Backrest for GL1800
ITEM CODE: BB52637, SKU: BB52637
01.09.2021
Backrest
| When people say this is hard to get on they are not kidding. I had to bang, cuss and swear just to get this thing on. And since it is so hard to get on I don't even have to tighten the adjusters. I am hoping over time it will kind of self adjust because after all that I don't want to ever have to take it off. It definitely needs to made to better fit the Goldwing so everything aligns well. I am 6ft and I basically have to have it all the way back to feel good for me. And because of that it kind of crowds the passenger. Not the products fault just letting others know for my height. |
Adjustable Driver Backrest for GL1800
ITEM CODE: BB52637, SKU: BB52637
05.28.2020
John Paul James 
A little tall.
| Everything is fine about the quality, but. I'm 5' 7" and it hits a little tall on my back and there is no way to modify it down past the adjustments. |
Adjustable Driver Backrest for GL1800
ITEM CODE: BB52637, SKU: BB52637
04.23.2020
BackRest
| Excellent product. Had to do some minor adjusting on a bracket but backrest is awesoe. |
Adjustable Driver Backrest for GL1800
ITEM CODE: BB52637, SKU: BB52637
04.27.2019
1500
| I had this one on my 94 1500. I loved it. I bought the Kuryakyn backrest for my 1800 and hate it. It can not support weight if I lean back on it. I am considering purchasing this one. i am 6 feet as well so I will be installing all the way back. My wife id not have a problem sitting on the 1500 with the show chrome model. If I need to I will insert the dowels as a reviewer suggested and could get some foam piping insulation if the exposed metal starts to hurt my riders legs. |
Adjustable Driver Backrest for GL1800
ITEM CODE: BB52637, SKU: BB52637
07.10.2018
Stopped my back pain
| I've had this backrest for three years now and it works really well. It has not slipped back on me and the backrest pillow part lowers flat so my wife can step onto my front pegs and swing her leg over the pillow and she sits on her seat. You can loosen the adjusters while your riding and you can adjust the backrest forward or back to the correct and comfortable riding position while riding. It doesn't take much to make it move and makes riding a dream. |
Adjustable Driver Backrest for GL1800
ITEM CODE: BB52637, SKU: BB52637
07.09.2018
Not a Bad Backrest
| Does what it is supposed to do, use it on a 2008 Goldwing, I took the bushings off to go back as far as I could, wont go any further than the curve in the bars, I am about 6FT and don't see how some need the back rest to stay forward. that would be uncomfortable to me. I guess for shorter riders they need to be closer to the handle bars. The back rest does take some getting used to, but I did not want a back rest that required to cut my seat to install. This back rest is easily removable also. Co-rider does not mind it. |
Adjustable Driver Backrest for GL1800
ITEM CODE: BB52637, SKU: BB52637
04.05.2018
If it slides back
| If you have trouble with this sliding back, get a piece of round dowel, small enough to fit inside the front tube, and cut it to 12 inches (305mm) long. Fit it inside the tube, put the front tube back inside the back tube and it will never move again and should be just the perfect position for you. |
Adjustable Driver Backrest for GL1800
ITEM CODE: BB52637, SKU: BB52637
07.10.2017
I've had two
| The first one I could not tighten tight enough in order to keep one of the plastic bushings to catch and stay in place. The second one I purchased, I've had no problems. Installs by using the four seat screws. The height adjusts slightly. Once you have in your correct spot, I don't know how anyone rides without one. Spouse likes the pouch on the back of the rest. |