HELP: Utopia back rest install Instructions


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HELP: Utopia back rest install Instructions

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Hello,

Does anyone have a digital copy or can take a picture and post the installation instructions for the Utopia Riders Backrest for GL1500?

I've searched for a few days and can't find.

https://utpr.com/products/honda-goldwin ... 3120235708

Thanks


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Re: HELP: Utopia back rest install Instructions

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There are plenty of videos on YouTube of the installation on GoldWings. The bracket is specific to the different models, but the basic install is all the same.
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Re: HELP: Utopia back rest install Instructions

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I have received the proper instructions from the vendor. I've submitted them to the docs section.

Seat install went very well and I love the comfort!


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I've been considering a backrest with the stock seat. Is your seat in mint condition? The vinyl on mine has pulled away from the fabric backing at two few very small areas, so wondering whether it's worth it to dp just the backrest.

I thought about a new seat but a) they cost a lot (or as someone wrote, an arm and a leg and three fingers from the other hand), and b).there's no guarantee the seat will be great. That's why I'm thinking aftermarket backrest.
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Re: HELP: Utopia back rest install Instructions

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MaineStreet wrote: Tue Jul 11, 2023 8:49 pm I've been considering a backrest with the stock seat. Is your seat in mint condition? The vinyl on mine has pulled away from the fabric backing at two few very small areas, so wondering whether it's worth it to dp just the backrest.

I thought about a new seat but a) they cost a lot (or as someone wrote, an arm and a leg and three fingers from the other hand), and b).there's no guarantee the seat will be great. That's why I'm thinking aftermarket backrest.
My seat is in OK shape. A few marks or rips but nothing major. To do this install I had to cut a whole in the seat, because the seat wasn’t mint I wasn’t too worried about messing up! The install turned out to be super easy though…with my wife’s help. :)


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