Driver's Backrest

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ddaniels

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Does anyone know of a driver's backrest option for a 2020 Speedmaster? Thanks.
 
Hi
I fitted a saddle mens seat with back rest on to my 2013 America, it was a game changer, it had gel for both rider and pillion, very comfortable seat and supportive of my lower back, it fitted the speedy also, I don't know if that seat would fit the current speed master though.
 
Hecstwin said:
Hi
I fitted a saddle mens seat with back rest on to my 2013 America, it was a game changer, it had gel for both rider and pillion, very comfortable seat and supportive of my lower back, it fitted the speedy also, I don't know if that seat would fit the current speed master though.
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Probably not.
 
Couple of photos showing the seat
 

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Where did you get that seat and what is the name of the manufacturer? Thank you
 
It was very comfortable . I bought it secondhand from a lad on ebay, he was selling his bike and trying to recoup some money from the accessories. The seat is made by Saddlemen in America, I think they cost about £700 five years ago I got it for £450 and sold it five years later for the same.
 
Thank you. Will look into it. I have a '14 America and wish the seat was back just 2 inches.
 
Thank you for the Saddleman web page ! Did the seat move you back at all. My only issue is that the stock seat makes me feel as if Iam too close to the tank and I am just 6' 200 lbs.
 
I honestly cannot remember about the distance from the tank, as it uses two of the same fixing points I would imagine the geometry would be much the same
 
There is a company called saddlecraft, they advertise that the can alter your seat, build in gel inserts etc, perhaps they could help, I recall them saying to phone for advice and prices.
 
Its the bolster in the back of the seat that needs to be cut out a bit. Thank you for your input.
 
I am 5 foot 4 and I also feel I would like to move back on the seat a bit. I notice the seating position encourages straight arms to the bars. Therein lies the problem. I bend my arms down a bit and the comfort returns
 
The bars can be adjusted but I just feel my center of gravity is a bit forward. After 20 miles Iam Fine and after 250 I get off feeling great. So it's not uncomfortable just the initial awkwardness. New seat, fix old or get over myself. We shall see
 
Have a look at the Utopia backrests, fit on to your existing seat with some modifications.
 
Anyone have an idea of cost? I will try to contact them.....The Mad Mongoose....OUT!
 
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