New 1700 Voyager

[robertsm53]

additional info, just got the Utopia backrest on the Voyager, nicely made, matches the vinyl of the Voyager real well. the bracket bolts to the pillion seat pan with 2 bolts 1/4 in diameter, This is a plastic seat pan and I am unsure how the long term results will be. I see a potential of the seat pan cracking, but that is just a concern for the future at this time. Other than that it seems to be a wonderful addition to the Voyager, now with just over 6,000 miles on it.
Be safe.....

[Top K]

Originally Posted by robertsm53

additional info, just got the Utopia backrest on the Voyager, nicely made, matches the vinyl of the Voyager real well. the bracket bolts to the pillion seat pan with 2 bolts 1/4 in diameter, This is a plastic seat pan and I am unsure how the long term results will be. I see a potential of the seat pan cracking, but that is just a concern for the future at this time. Other than that it seems to be a wonderful addition to the Voyager, now with just over 6,000 miles on it.
Be safe.....

Can you share a picture of it?

[robertsm53]

The best picsI have seen is on the utopia web site.
Utopia Products - Motorcycle Driver Backrest - Motorcycle Seat
You may have to copy and paste to get this to work

[mikem12]

Where did you get them?

Mike

[mikem12]

Originally Posted by timely

Overall sound is much better with all 4 speakers. Using the fader control in the radio I have the rear turned up louder than the front. In the installation paper provided by Kawasaki it doesn't mention that you must remove the trunk liner. At the end of the instructions it has listed " reinstall trunk liner" go figure. The trunk liner is the tray at the bottom of your trunk and it is held in by 4 plastic rivets that you need a sharp item to pull up the center pins first.

Who handles the speakers??

[robertsm53]

I believe they are now available from your local Kawi dealer on a special order basis at over 300.00 a pair.

[Top K]

Originally Posted by timely

Overall sound is much better with all 4 speakers. Using the fader control in the radio I have the rear turned up louder than the front. In the installation paper provided by Kawasaki it doesn't mention that you must remove the trunk liner. At the end of the instructions it has listed " reinstall trunk liner" go figure. The trunk liner is the tray at the bottom of your trunk and it is held in by 4 plastic rivets that you need a sharp item to pull up the center pins first.

Installed the rear speakers last night - here's how you remove the trunk liner: Instead of trying to pull the pins UP, you push them DOWN. Then all you need is a knife or flathead scredriver to pop the larger ring out. I originally tried pulling the pins up, but had no luck, so swung by the stealer for advice. They told me to push the pins down to remove. When reinstalling, have the pins up, reseat the rivet and push the pin down till it's flush.

Oh yeah, the rear speakers are worth the purchase price - coupled with the IPOD, I feel like I'm in my living room - can hear every note even at 70 mph.

[bigmacbkr]

It appears that the Utopia backrest is a simple installation for the Nomad/Voyager and doesn't require fabric cover removal. Is that correct?
Thanks,

[DrNo]

Sure would be nice. No way im putting a hole in my seat.

[SakiRider01]

Driver backrest is also available from Grasshoppers Limited for a mere $110, including shipping cost. No need to cut holes and it installs in less than 10 minutes. It installs on the bottom of your driver seat. After installation, it is easy to take off and put back on. Works great!

[Jerrysea]

Originally Posted by SakiRider01

Driver backrest is also available from Grasshoppers Limited for a mere $110, including shipping cost. No need to cut holes and it installs in less than 10 minutes. It installs on the bottom of your driver seat. After installation, it is easy to take off and put back on. Works great!

will it privot up and down so thats its out of the way when mounting the bike with the leg lift over the back of the saddle method.