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Kuryakyn Driver Backrest w/Storage Pouch for GL1800
By Kuryakyn SKU: KU8990
- $314.99Save $35.00
MSRP: $349.99
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1 Star: 10
2 Stars: 12
3 Stars: 16
4 Stars: 25
5 Stars: 90
Kuryakyn Driver Backrest w/Storage Pouch for GL1800
ITEM CODE: KU8990, SKU: KU8990
excellent
| Really excellent and gives you complete comfort in driving |
Kuryakyn Driver Backrest w/Storage Pouch for GL1800
ITEM CODE: KU8990, SKU: KU8990
Driver back rest
| It fits on the Goldwing nicely. very comfortable. Parcel came earlier then expected. |
Kuryakyn Driver Backrest w/Storage Pouch for GL1800
ITEM CODE: KU8990, SKU: KU8990
Comfortable
| I like it so much, high quality and comfortable. |
Kuryakyn Driver Backrest w/Storage Pouch for GL1800
ITEM CODE: KU8990, SKU: KU8990
Graham
| Love this back rest really supports your back when riding and looks cool |
Kuryakyn Driver Backrest w/Storage Pouch for GL1800
ITEM CODE: KU8990, SKU: KU8990
Driver Back Rest
| The back rest it’s great |
Kuryakyn Driver Backrest w/Storage Pouch for GL1800
ITEM CODE: KU8990, SKU: KU8990
02.12.2020
Easy Installation / Comfortable
| One of the easiest installation I've done. Looks good on the trike. Read the reviews about bars being in the way of passenger before purchasing and after installation, I agree. Will probably only use for rides without passenger and I'm ok with that. When back rest is off, the mounting points are not in the way of passenger. Worked well and was very comfortable for me on a short check ride. |
Kuryakyn Driver Backrest w/Storage Pouch for GL1800
ITEM CODE: KU8990, SKU: KU8990
04.27.2019
Not happy
| This back rest is not made to be leaned on with any weight. I am 6 ft and 295. If I lean back on it too much I have bent the bars back. I kept it off of the bike most of the time that I had. It can not support being used a back rest. When you lean it forward it catches the corners of the drivers seat make it a bit of a pain to put back in place. I am not fond of cutting a hole in the seat so I am going to purchase the Show Chrome backrest. I had that one on my 1500 and could lean on it without issues. If it doesn't stay in place I am going to insert the dowels like another reviewer suggested. |
Kuryakyn Driver Backrest w/Storage Pouch for GL1800
ITEM CODE: KU8990, SKU: KU8990
08.30.2018
Love it so far.
| There was one on my '86 when I bought it, so when I upgraded to an '02 I had to have one. The changes in the adjusting mechanism are great. With the one on the '86 you had to pull a pin to free the backrest from the bracket. With this one you just turn a knob. I'm 6'0" tall and it fits me just fine. |
Kuryakyn Driver Backrest w/Storage Pouch for GL1800
ITEM CODE: KU8990, SKU: KU8990
04.17.2018
Kuryakyn Driver Backrest
| Other than the simplicity to remove the backrest, its a bad design and poor quality. The bars get in the way of the legs of a passenger, The lock mechanism needs to be tweaked once in awhile, rust is starting to show through. When folded forward, the arms grab the seat. |
Kuryakyn Driver Backrest w/Storage Pouch for GL1800
ITEM CODE: KU8990, SKU: KU8990
03.02.2018
Update to 2015 post
| Update to 5/15: Still a great investment. Got backrest in 2013. Easy install, mount and adjust. I’m 6' 4" and getting fat. See my WS gallery. Backrest adjusts to me fine. As an Iron Butt member (go far and fast) I love this backrest. I use it on rides more than 200 miles round trip. Ha, just getting old. ☺ For long trips suggest this backrest, Air Hawk seat pad (no seat heat needed) and Mick-O-Pegs. Yea, a 1000 miles in 24 hours is a very easy!!! Liked your favorite chair. Rust? For chrome to rust there is serious abuse. Have had my seat off many times, (change air filter, center shelter off, electrical additions, etc.) have never seen rust on mounts. On the twist attaching a little light lubricant is advised. |
Kuryakyn Driver Backrest w/Storage Pouch for GL1800
ITEM CODE: KU8990, SKU: KU8990
03.01.2017
Update from 2011 review
| Just a quick update, I have owned this backrest 9 years, during that time it slowly degraded but I dealt with problems, the locking mechanisms fail after two tear, at the three year point the arms holding the seat began to bend to the rear, fourth year the backrest material began deteriorating and I bought a sheep skin cover. The welded joints are rusting as are the seat attachments discoloring my seat material. (Garage kept) I have had enough, will not buy a replacement, I'm buying the Utopia backrest, reviews are good and I spoke with a few owners who have this backrest for 7-8 years an are very content with the product. Unfortunately I have not had a great deal of success with Kuryakyn products and I have bought quite a bit, sad their quality is poor. All my OEM products have weather time very well just saying. |
Kuryakyn Driver Backrest w/Storage Pouch for GL1800
ITEM CODE: KU8990, SKU: KU8990
06.05.2014
Good Backrest
| I have a gold wing trike bike. Since I sit where my feet don't touch the ground, I get cramps in my legs especially in city driving with frequent stoplight stops. I purchased the Kuryakyn backrest. I took it out of the box and because my bike was getting it's oil change and physical, I tried to envision how it went together and made one simple little mistake. I tried removing the spindle thinking it had to be reattached on the other side of the bar and found myself looking at three ball bearings and a lot of grease on my hands. Dumb move on my part. I finally got it back together and the Honda Service guy said it fits through one of the three slots and by moving the handle it locks into place. It seems really secure and comfortable and can't wait until I go on a long trip with a comfortable ride. Feels great so far. Rob Cowan Deerfield, IL |