G oog le BadWeB | Login/out | Topics | Search | Custodians | Register | Edit Profile


Buell Motorcycle Forum » Old School Buell » Archive through January 13, 2008 » S3T backrest options? « Previous Next »

Author Message
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Jusask
Posted on Monday, December 31, 2007 - 06:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Is anyone aware of backrest options for my 02 S3T besides the ridiculously overpriced Corbin gunfighter and lady?
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Hughlysses
Posted on Monday, December 31, 2007 - 07:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

You can install a Ventura luggage rack system. They specifically say "not to be used as a backrest", but it definitely functions as one, and it's a heck of a luggage system as well.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Jusask
Posted on Monday, December 31, 2007 - 07:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thnx Hughlysses, Do you know if the Ventura system is an "easy on - easy off" kind of thing?
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Hughlysses
Posted on Monday, December 31, 2007 - 10:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I've got one on my 2000 S3. The brackets that form the base of the system are semi-permanent and are fairly difficult to get on and off; you have to remove the rear bodywork to get to the bolts. There are three different rack extensions however, a "grab handle", a short rack, and a tall rack (that works with the Ventura bags). If you can live with the small handle back there when you don't need the backrest/rack, I think you'll be happy with it.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Bartimus
Posted on Monday, December 31, 2007 - 10:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

One just sold in the classifieds section for an S3...
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Jusask
Posted on Wednesday, January 02, 2008 - 12:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanx for the info. I saw the one that just sold in the classifieds and that's what prompted me to check the Ventura website.
« Previous Next »

Add Your Message Here
Post:
Bold text Italics Underline Create a hyperlink Insert a clipart image

Username: Posting Information:
This is a private posting area. Only registered users and custodians may post messages here.
Password:
Options: Post as "Anonymous" (Valid reason required. Abusers will be exposed. If unsure, ask.)
Enable HTML code in message
Automatically activate URLs in message
Action:

Topics | Last Day | Tree View | Search | User List | Help/Instructions | Rules | Program Credits Administration