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Post by skuuter on Sept 21, 2006 15:52:51 GMT -5
Having 36 yrs. of motorcycle riding, I wanted to pass on my Silverwing ownership notes. Only parted with it to get the wife a 919 m/cycle...still miss it. Bought new: 05 Silverwing ABS, GIVI V46 rear case, GIVI Scooter bags, GIVI large windshield, GIVI tunnel bag, Utopia rider backrest, GIVI box backrest.....great combo. Owned 9 months, rode 7800 miles...lots of 2-up trips. Mountain twisties, 70 mph interstate, back roads/ highways...never a whimper or bad moment...performed better than a lot of motorcycles. Recommend it highly.    |
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Post by tedsmini on Oct 28, 2006 19:00:12 GMT -5
Skuuter, please give me your impressions on the Utopia Backrest. Was it a driver backrest and did it give you comfortable suport? I am 5'11" and 239 any input will be appreciated. I tried the Jac's adaptor and don't see how it can possibly help as it puts the orig rest so far back. I only have 900 miles on my S'wing but I love it. I had to give up my Valkyrie as my arthritic hips couldn't handle it any more. I have added the laminar lip and ears and they really help and I actually got 50mpg which surprised my because of my riding style  |
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Post by skuuter on Oct 31, 2006 17:13:58 GMT -5
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Post by tedsmini on Oct 31, 2006 18:57:43 GMT -5
Skuuter, could you send a few pix of the backrest setup? Thanx, Gary (Do you have to cut anything to mount it?)
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Post by skuuter on Nov 1, 2006 11:24:29 GMT -5
Pics I don't have, but the pouch is a fairly cheap accessory Utopia makes that mounts behind the backrest...fair amount of storage space in an area that's wasted anyway. Yes, you have to do some careful cutting and drilling on your seat. The included instructions are very precise and detailed though. Made me nervous thinking about cutting and drilling on it before I started. Measured over and over. Turned out real nice though. Most people thought it was a factory option. Very functional for the money. I was totally satisfied with mine and highly recommend it..................................... ;D
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