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Utopia Driver Backrest for GL1800 2001-2017
ITEM CODE: UT18MC12, SKU: UT18MC12
09.15.2021
5 Stars
| I purchased the backrest to support my back after a weekend of walking on concrete all day. This made my trip home much more comfortable and supportive. I do wish it had an option to quickly remove if needed. |
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Utopia Driver Backrest for GL1800 2001-2017
ITEM CODE: UT18MC12, SKU: UT18MC12
09.13.2021
5 Stars
| Holy cow!! What a difference the Utopia backrest has made! Before I had the backrest, a half hour ride and my middle back would start to hurt. I installed the backrest (easy) and did a 200 mile ride the next day with no pain!! |
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Utopia Driver Backrest for GL1800 2001-2017
ITEM CODE: UT18MC12, SKU: UT18MC12
09.13.2021
5 Stars
| Installation was pretty straightforward. There are a couple install videos on YouTube that help. Chris Caliente and Cruiseman show some helpful tips that aren’t as easily caught on the provided instructions. Cutting the foam with a serrated knife took longest due to being super-cautious. Need to point the knife blade towards the left side of the bike to avoid heated seat wires. Once done and a couple of adjustments during my first ride and this thing is awesome! I’d recommend it. |
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Utopia Driver Backrest for GL1800 2001-2017
ITEM CODE: UT18MC12, SKU: UT18MC12
09.01.2021
5 Stars
| I ordered the seat from Wingstuff after watching several YouTube videos and from the recommendation from a riding partner. I had the dealership install it while my bike was there for new tires and I can honestly say this backrest is one of the best purchases I have ever made. My back was bothering me during long rides and now having something to lean back on I can already tell a huge difference….great quality and great company to deal with!! |
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Utopia Driver Backrest for GL1800 2001-2017
ITEM CODE: UT18MC12, SKU: UT18MC12
08.30.2021
5 Stars
| This is my third Utopia backrest. I have thoroughly enjoyed and have been completely pleased and satisfied with this product from when I purchased my first one, now nearly 20 years ago. Today, I just installed on on my brothers GL1800 trike. He loves it. Simply said: a great product! |
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Utopia Driver Backrest for GL1800 2001-2017
ITEM CODE: UT18MC12, SKU: UT18MC12
08.28.2021
5 Stars
| I read the reviews and watched the YouTube videos before ordering this backrest. The installation went as described by so many others. Actually, not as big of a deal as I had anticipated. If I were to install it again from scratch, I would have angled the knife just slightly closer towards to the plastic seat pan (so the cut hit the seat pan just slightly higher), but it works perfectly and totally meets my high expectations. I also like that it's color and styling match the original seat perfectly. |
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Utopia Driver Backrest for GL1800 2001-2017
ITEM CODE: UT18MC12, SKU: UT18MC12
08.26.2021
4 Stars
| Good looking and visually preferred to Kury version. Not sure about the Kury, but Utopia requires tools (allen + open-end) to adjust the lean angle. Once set, it's no longer an issue - unless sharing with other riders. My 2008 required other year's mounting holes on post but once I realized that, it was a straight forward install. Altho' fully lowered, the backrest seems taller than it needs to be. |
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Utopia Driver Backrest for GL1800 2001-2017
ITEM CODE: UT18MC12, SKU: UT18MC12
08.23.2021
5 Stars
| I am very pleased with this product. It has been a great addition to my 2010 1800 Goldwing, as it is comfortable and gives great support. |
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Utopia Driver Backrest for GL1800 2001-2017
ITEM CODE: UT18MC12, SKU: UT18MC12
07.12.2021
5 Stars
| Just completed a 2,800 mile trip over 11 days and this backrest made all of the difference. The install was really easy, no issues at all. |
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Utopia Driver Backrest for GL1800 2001-2017
ITEM CODE: UT18MC12, SKU: UT18MC12
06.12.2021
4 Stars
| Not a 5 because getting the bolts threaded required an act of Congress. After I finally got that done (had to reposition several times to get the angle) it looks and feels amazing. |
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Utopia Driver Backrest for GL1800 2001-2017
ITEM CODE: UT18MC12, SKU: UT18MC12
06.11.2021
4 Stars
| I purchased the Utopia Backrest for my 2015 Honda Goldwing, I was quite concerned about cutting a hole in my drivers backrest. I watched a couple of videos …Ricks installation and Cruise Man’s videos. Then I felt comfortable about the install, I must say this backrest is amazing and my passenger says no rail to contend with getting in the way. I sure hope it lasts along time and keeps looking good. I would have given this review five stars but the Velcro for the bag pouch should be a zipper instead. Thanks Fred from Canada. |
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Utopia Driver Backrest for GL1800 2001-2017
ITEM CODE: UT18MC12, SKU: UT18MC12
04.13.2021
5 Stars
| Outstanding product and easy install. |
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