Backrest for monoshock

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Scoots
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Backrest for monoshock

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Did (or does) anyone make a padded backrest for the monoshock R100RS airhead?

I have the "dual seat handle/luggage carrier" setup on my RS and I'd like to find a padded backrest to put on behind the seat. Not necessarily for passenger benefit, but I could secure more touring trash behind me and to the backrest and I wouldn't have anything creep up on me during braking.

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SteveD
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Re: Backrest for monoshock

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It'd need to be frame mounted wouldn't it?
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khittner1
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Re: Backrest for monoshock

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I think the only thing that'll work on a monoshock would be a Corbin backrest plugged into one of their replacement saddles. I don't think Reynolds or others did aftermarket backrests for the '85 and later models.

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Ken in Oklahoma
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Re: Backrest for monoshock

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There is a package carrier for monolevers, including a vertical member just behind the seat. One of those package carriers/backrest came with my '91 RT when I acquired it. If I remember correctly the package carrier is mounted to the cowl behind the seat proper. I don't recall if a backrest pad is included on the vertical member, but that's not an issue for you. I don't recall if the package carrier is BMW made or aftermarket. I'm thinking BMW. And FWIW, I think that package carrier/backrest is decidedly ugly, being made of flat steel strips bent and welded together.

If the package carrier is BMW made, I would expect it to show up on (REAL OEM?) or another BMW parts vendor on the internet. Somebody here will know the link(s).

Knowing that what I think you want is available, you might consider placing a wanted ad on the IBMWR Classifieds list. Here's the link:

http://marketplace.ibmwr.org/

In the past there have been some would be scammers on the IBMWR list. But they are usually easy to discover by asking questions and asking for pics. A typical response by a scammer that I've received a handful of times read something like "I have the part you're looking for in excellent condition" This is, of course, a blanket ad response which the scammer copied and pasted in.

I think that the BMWMOA also has classifieds on their website, which you can see if you're a member.

Ken
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