Has anyone bought a drivers backrest made by grasshopper sells on ebay for $85.00 and $10.00 to ship. Do you like it and does it work well.
If you get your seat level ( a mod found in another posting ) [ use the middle or highest setting in the front then bend the back two loops backwards to a lower setting.] You will not have that sliding forward problem.
Hi All: I just had a look and it looks like a worthwhile product but I have two questions:
1) The website refers to an option called "Studded" - what does that mean - any photos?
2) The website also refers to a "Pocket" - again, are there any photos of this option?
Cheers,
Pete
The "pocket" refers to a small pocket sewn into the rear of the backrest (facing the passenger). It is SMALL - perhaps large enough to slip in a passport or something of that size so long as it wasn't much thicker. I opted to order the backrest without studs or pocket.
If you are short stand up on the peg helps.
It is also easy to remove if you don't want it mounted all the time.
One more thing: The backrest is a great place to set the helmet when not in use so it won't fall of the seat (again and again and....).
Received my backrest from Grasshopper Aug 10 to Newfoundland, Canada. Ordered July 27 on e bay. Paid $82.00 US dollars for it, $40 USD shipping, then customs charge of $30.00 depsite coming USPS.... grrrrrrr
Overall cost me almost $200 Canadian dollars. Disturbing to see others in US paying $90, but that is what I get for living on a beautiful island in the middle of the North Atlantic.
First impression is that it is great. If it prevents me from having one day of back pain, then it is well worth the $200. My wife also says it makes her feel more secure, no issues getting on or off for either of us. Matches original seat great.