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1. Backrest install !

   Posted by michael west on 26th Jul 2017

   The quality of the seat looks good . I have had 2 other backrests and the vinyl didn't hold up but the bracket was much more substantial , one was painted and one chrome , about the same price . Hopefully this vinyl is better on this . I was thinking the attachment point was under the seat and would require seat removal to remove the backrest , but this is designed to pull out and is a very loose fit and wobbles side to side and up and down when your not leaning onto it . When you park your bike , to prevent theft , you would need to remove it and put it in your saddlebag , otherwise someone could nonchalantly remove it and walk away with it . I think as the previous commenter said , a little bit better engineering could have been done and at least tap a couple threaded holes and include set screws so you could make it non - removable if so desired . Also , more pictures showing the brackets on the solo and non solo configuration would help you choose which one you would like would be helpful .
   
   I will probably make modifications to make it more secure . Just would-be nicer if it wasn't necessary .

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2. Quality. Stop thinking it over and just do it.

   Posted by Unknown on 4th Jun 2017

   After being let down by poor quality products on a popular auction website, I finally understand the old adage "buy quality and buy it once". I am impressed with the quality of the product. The installation was effortless, ordering was easy, delivery was timely and I cannot wait to take my next cross country ride with this product.

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3. Awesome product!

   Posted by Robert Evanoff Jr. on 11th Apr 2017

   If you are like me, the stock seat is very uncomfortable after about an hour. I figured a backrest would help immensely... but they are incredibly expensive. That's when I found this site, and their products. I ordered a backrest for my 2006 Roadliner and figured for the price; if it was terrible I'd only be out a little money.. and if it was great, then I got a steal.. I got a steal.
   
   The backrest arrived exactly when it was supposed to. Upon first seeing it, I was impressed with the quality of the construction materials, and initial overall quality too. Installation was even simpler than the instructions advertised since I have ratcheting wrenches; without them, removing the pillion seat would be easier.
   
   I appreciate the fact that the backrest slides easily out of the bracket when you don't need it, and that the bracket fits almost seamlessly with the stock seat. One suggestion I would make would be to have tapped holes drilled in the bracket to mount the backrest more permanently to the backrest. I will be making this modification to minensure since I don't encounter situations whereby I would need to remove the backrest.
   
   The brackets themselves are somewhat flexible, but definitely not to the point of me worrying about bending it permanently or breaking it. Overall the brackets seem very solid.
   
   For reference, I am 6 feet tall and 240 lbs. I have no trepidation about leaning against it while blowing down the highway.
   
   I recommend this backrest for those who don't want to dump a few hundred on a used seat, or almost a grand for a new one.
   
   As they say: "Try it, you'll like it."

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4. well worth the money

   Posted by Rick on 5th Mar 2017

   Shipping was fast and install was easy as well a very well made backrest will buy one for wife's bike

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5. 2014 Stratoliner Deluxe

   Posted by Bob Rahm on 6th Feb 2017

   Orderd this for my Stratoliner Deluxe.I wanted something that would fit and look right with the solo stock seat.I don't use the passenger seat so I had to have a bracket that would look good when viewed from behind.I couldn't find any pictures of this on a bike with a solo seat when viewed from the back,so I took a chance.For anyone on the fence about this concern,don't worry,it looks great,it's sturdy,and hits me in the back right where I wanted it to be.Great product!

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6. No need to buy a $700 aftermarket seat

   Posted by Trish "Lungz-Killswitch" Savage on 29th Dec 2015

   I ride a 14 Strat Deluxe and a friend found your site and sent it to me. I purchased it at the start of this season (my 2nd on the Strat)and it is AWESOME!!! Made a huge difference and I never take it off. Install was simple. I did bend mine a bit to adjust for my riding position, again simple, and I put some foam tape around the bracket to stop if from sliding in and out, again simple. I have a pro pad gel and a sheepskin cover on the stock seat plus now the backrest and it cost me way less than a new seat and I am so comfortable and we ride many long distance trips. GREAT PRODUCT!!!

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7. Works like a charm

   Posted by Daryl Schulz on 9th Jan 2015

   This is the 2nd backrest I've had from Grasshopper on 2 different bikes. Installation was very easy and instructions were easy to follow. It took about 10 minutes to install on my 2014 Strato Deluxe. These backrests are great support and with the metal used and nice cushion it allows it to give when riding rough roads and hitting bumps. Standard delivery was very quick.

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8. Just what the Doctor ordered

   Posted by Mike "tiny" Langlie on 17th Jul 2014

   I need back support due to the force this bike has when launching from a stop. From the time I received it to the time on the bike installed was less than 15 minutes. I have the solo and like that it is adjustable fore and aft. Great customer service and a great product

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9. Slight modifications required

   Posted by Michael on 25th Jun 2014

   Ensure you have a dremel handy when installing. Removal of metal from backseat attachment bracket and some plastic from the backseat where the backrest recepticle rubs was necessary for my riders seat to reattach after installing. It's only because I've seen the prices of other backrests that the minor mod's didn't bother me. I havn't seen Grasshopper backrests for other brands and models. But I would guess it's the same basic design. A closer look by their engineering dept could have incorporated a better and stronger attachment design for my bike.

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10. Great product

    Posted by Steve on 15th May 2014

    I have a Star Roadliner and was looking for a backrest that I could use without my passenger seat attached. I heard of this one on a Star bike forum and gave it a try. Very simple to install, took less than five minutes. I had called and informed the gentleman at Grasshopper(sorry, don't remember the name) that I was installing an Ultimate Mid riser seat and didn't know if a different bracket was needed. The one I received works perfectly with both seats. Great support from both the Grasshopper backrest and the people that sells them.

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