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BlueWingBill
10-01-2007, 08:15 AM
I'm planning on purchasing a Utopia Backrest for a Goldwing. Does anybody know anyone in the Houston area that has experience in installing these? I am told that self installation involves cutting the seat and I'm just not planning on doing that myself.

BlueWingBill
'07 GL1800
Heavy Sportbike
DaveC
10-01-2007, 08:30 AM
So the exterior mount back rest is not an option?
http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/motorcycle-accessories_1970_571310105
Maintainer
10-01-2007, 09:57 AM
Utopia the by far the most comfortable and popular amongst Wingers. Cutting the seat is nerve racking but easy. Here's a tutorial link from Steve Saunders for you.

http://www.goldwingfacts.com/1800Utopiabackrest.htm
BlueWingBill
10-01-2007, 12:57 PM
No Dave, I have done my research and I'm going with a Utopia.

Terry, I've read of other people's installations and I've watched the video. Still can't get up the courage to carve my seat. Maybe if my bike was older or I was braver. Hence the request for an installer with experience.

Thanks for the comments from both of you guys.

BlueWingBill
4734
10-01-2007, 01:24 PM
I did it on my then brand new 99' GL1500. It's just follow the directions, read 3 times, measure 4 times and cut once with an exacto knife.

It's just a seat cover, not surgery.
Desert Skies
10-01-2007, 01:40 PM
Did it to my 02, no-big-thang. I used a fillet knife to cut the foam. I also purchased the quick release as an option. If you feel uncomfortable with doing the job yourself, take to an upholstery shop, they might can do it for you for a small fee. And I feel your choice is spot on, you're gonna love it.
Maintainer
10-01-2007, 02:48 PM
Terry, I've read of other people's installations and I've watched the video. Still can't get up the courage to carve my seat. Maybe if my bike was older or I was braver. Hence the request for an installer with experience.



BlueWingBill

Bill,
I did it when my '06 was only a few months old, it really isn't rocket science. Mine even had heated seat harness to contend with. If you want, I'll let you take a look at mine if that helps any. But if you really don't want to then perhaps taking it to an upholstery shop might be a good suggestion.
BlueWingBill
10-01-2007, 03:45 PM
Thanks Terry. I just might want to take a look at yours. I haven't ordered the backrest at this point. Still weighing my options on the installation. The quick release pin looks like a useful option that I would want to have.
Maintainer
10-01-2007, 04:29 PM
Thanks Terry. I just might want to take a look at yours. I haven't ordered the backrest at this point. Still weighing my options on the installation. The quick release pin looks like a useful option that I would want to have.

Just let me know and I'll P.M. you my cell number. I just live over off of Robinson road in Imperial Oaks. And yes I need to get that quick release pin myself.