Gen 1 stock backrest-grab bar?

[jdeitz1979]

Is there a piece (grab bar) like that can bolt in place of the backrest when you choose not to use that? And.... if so, does anyone have one they want to get rid of?


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[Redbone]

Closest part is a grab bar from a Virago which is a little taller than a stock vmax grab bar but still shorter than the vmax sissy bar.
I believe this link is to the correct virago bar: https://www.ebay.com/itm/382285137071

 

[Eugene Brad]

Closest part is a grab bar from a Virago which is a little taller than a stock vmax grab bar but still shorter than the vmax sissy bar.
I believe this link is to the correct virago bar: https://www.ebay.com/itm/382285137071

So does the top peice of that mount /fit the oem backrest peice? So you wouldn't have to remove the lower portion?
I recall a post about taking the top off and not being able to get back on without removing the whole thing.

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[Redbone]

So does the top peice of that mount /fit the oem backrest peice? So you wouldn't have to remove the lower portion?
I recall a post about taking the top off and not being able to get back on without removing the whole thing.

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Looking at the picture of the virago it appears to be the correct one, Sean or others should be able to confirm, since I am not 100% positive of fitment.

 

[jdeitz1979]

Very nice, thank you for that info. I think perhaps I will try that and see what happens


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[one2dmax]

To use the mid 90's Virago short riser you must already have the standard backrest assembly. You'll need to sand down some of the ends where it nests into the side rails so it will let the bolts line up. If you look closely you'll see the casting line where the factory used it to help them do that trimming.

We also make a modified Virago riser with a pad for a nice look that is still functional.

Alternatively, you can weld on the Virago riser to the stock grabrail with some modifcations to both. I've only done that a couple of times but it looks pretty cool too.

The HAC backrest is a quick removal design that still sits similar height to the OEM backrest but keeps the stock grabrail (it requires the removal of the reflector which is where those bolts attach). I have one of these (with the optional rack).

 

[Eugene Brad]

http://www.hac-products.nl/product/54/56/sissy-bar

This may be the same thing Sean just posted.

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[Eugene Brad]

To use the mid 90's Virago short riser you must already have the standard backrest assembly. You'll need to sand down some of the ends where it nests into the side rails so it will let the bolts line up. If you look closely you'll see the casting line where the factory used it to help them do that trimming.

We also make a modified Virago riser with a pad for a nice look that is still functional.

Alternatively, you can weld on the Virago riser to the stock grabrail with some modifcations to both. I've only done that a couple of times but it looks pretty cool too.

The HAC backrest is a quick removal design that still sits similar height to the OEM backrest but keeps the stock grabrail (it requires the removal of the reflector which is where those bolts attach). I have one of these (with the optional rack).

Sean, what is shown in the second to last photo? And do you have anymore?

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[Eugene Brad]

Sean, what is shown in the second to last photo? And do you have anymore?

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Riser only

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[one2dmax]

The second to last picture and the last picture show the riser that was welded to a stock grabrail and custom pad that was made to match. I have only done a couple of them and can do another if desired though it's not a super cheap way to go.

 

[Eugene Brad]

The second to last picture and the last picture show the riser that was welded to a stock grabrail and custom pad that was made to match. I have only done a couple of them and can do another if desired though it's not a super cheap way to go.

Thanks Sean, I'll email you when I'm ready to pull the trigger. I think that may be the ticket for me.

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