Grasshopper Limited Drivers Backrest for Kawasaki 1700 Nomad/Voyager/Classic or LT American Made NON STUDDED Includes Mounting Hardware Quick Release

I love to go on long rides, and my back gets a bit tired after a while. I was looking for a sturdy backrest that was easy to install, put on, and take off. After an extensive search and research on the internet, I decided to give the Grasshopper Drivers Backrest a try. The company contacted me first after my order to find out what motorcycle and model I owned, and after I clarified this to them, the shipping time was fast. Installation is easy. You just need to remove two nuts from the driver's seat, attach the Backrest panel under the seat brackets, and then fasten the two nuts again. Because of the thickness of the Backrest flange, the nuts, which are nylock nuts, don't engage all the way, meaning the seat bolts will not protrude beyond the nuts, possibly not engaging with the nylon part. This is not a big thing since there are plenty of threads that engage with the bolts, and a drop of Locktite will ensure that the nuts stay in place in case anyone worries about them. When installing the Backrest bracket, you also need to push it as close as possible to the back of the seat before tightening the nuts. Otherwise, it will interfere with the motorcycle's seat-locking bracket. Having written all of this, the installation took me about 10 minutes or less. So, it's super easy as long as you follow the steps mentioned above. After the seat is back attached to the bike, you have to pry back the backseat cushion and slide the backrest into the receptacle you have attached to the seat. I took the bike for an hour ride afterward, and it was a game-changer. The support makes a big difference, and I can see myself riding long tours with little to no back pain. Taking it off is also super easy. Just slide it out of its bracket and put it into one of the paneers. Some reviews complained about the backrest being too loose and moving around. Mine is sturdy, with hardly any side-to-side movements. This was an excellent purchase for me.

Just what I needed for my 2024 voyager. Easy bolted up to the seat in just a few mins. Very comfortable and durable. Matches the stock seat perfectly. Great value and easy to take on and off.

Easy to install, fit perfect, game changer for me on long trips.

My friend sold his voyager for a Harley and asked me if I wanted his backrest, thought what the heck ill give it a try. I have a 107 mile round trip to work each day, this thing is a game changer. Yes I makes you sit more upright but better posture on the bike equated to longer rides and less soreness and fatigue. So I passed this on and bought a new one but at about the same price as it was going to be to get it repadded. I'm 6'5 340lbs, 16" windscreen and have the bars pushed up where it cuts off some turning on the bars/fairing. My head gets a little wind now so might need to move up to the 18" stock windscreen, so be it. It's pretty sturdy as I can lean into it and it doesn't bend into my wife, now it does move a bit but I'm also not trying to brake it off either. Padding is soft but yet it doesn't fall flat when leaning back, I see it as kinda like a pressure gage on how far and hard to lean on it. Super easy to install and super quick to pull off and back on for the passengers.

Great for the price. It would be super nice if it folded down. It's not super strong and kinda springy, I've had to bend it back to the right spot several times. I would give 5 stars if it it folded and was made stronger. But overall it's a good product and I would suggest it.

I put this on a 2022 Kawasaki Voyager. It fit like a glove. The back rest is very sturdy and is comfortable. If I had to nit pick, the back rest can be removed (I lock mine up) very easily. I can think of a easy fix but for me the quick on/off works. I would recommend this product.

I purchased the Grasshopper Limited Drivers Backrest for my Kawasaki 1700 Vulcan Voyager (2022). I wish I had purchased it when I purchased the bike. I put it on before my ride this last Saturday. Its easy to install (took 5 minutes), and it is removable when needed. Because of the support it provided, I had no back or shoulder pain that I usually get on long rides. Made the 300 plus mile ride very comfortable. I would absolutely recommend the Grasshopper Limited Drivers Backrest.

No dislikes. Easy install and works as designed. Perfect fit for my vulcan voyager 1700. It looks like it came with the bike not like a cheap imitation. Very pleased.

I purchased this backrest from Grasshopper and couldn't be happier. It installed in minutes and seems to be positioned just right. I reached out to the company with a couple of questions prior to ordering and they were extremely helpful. I highly recommend this backrest.

Fits perfectly. Easy install

I picked his up for my 2010 Nomad 1700. This season I covered about 12000kms without a back rest (some days were 600-700kms in saddle). Back had usual stiffness from riding. I've out this in and done 2 trips of about 200kms each and the difference is totally noticable. Wasn't getting as fatigued, felt way better posture, and the backrest hit the perfect spot about the belt line to the lower back. It looks OEM and attached very easily. It does move you forward slightly in the seat, but puts you in the saddle where you are supposed to be by design (realized I was sitting a bit further back than should have been). The pad is soft and with a few more kms in the bike will be worked in fine. My one complaint is no locking mechanism for the backrest. It sits fine in the mount and I don't fear it coming out but a simple locking clip I think would make it perfect. A great value if you like your stock seat (which I do). I'm 6ft and stretching out on the highway pegs now feels like I'm in a lazy boy. On the floorboards I'm very comfortable ready for tons of kms. Highly recommend

La livraison à été effectué 5 jours après avoir passé la commande, donc 5 jours plus tôt que prévu. Suite à un essais routier, le dossier est parfait pour moi, bien adossé lorsque j'ai les pieds sur les pegs. Appuis légèrement dans le dos en position de conduite normal. J'en ai commandé un autre pour un amis qui possède un Vulcan Nomad1600 2005, après qu'il eu essayé le mien. Rapport qualité prix +++

Very speedy delivery, fits perfect. Great quality.