Do It Yourself Backrest install kit
this kit is for if you already have a flat luggage rack made by another manufacturer (or home made) and you don't mind drilling holes in it to attach a Backrest to.
this XP 8.5 kit includes
XP Backrest (9.5" tall 11" wide)
Drill guide template
Clamps
nuts and bolts (4 ea.-- M6x22 bolts, M6 locknuts, washers) for attaching to a plate as thick as 8mm, if you are planning on attaching to something thicker ACE Hardware is a great place for all sorts of fasteners.
this kit is is the XP 8.5, which means the mounting holes in the feet are 8.5" center to center, if you have area that can be drilled in your rack at that spacing this will work, if you have cutouts or bolts that attach your rack to the bike that would interfere see if 6.5" will work better for you, if that is better then order our XPN 6.5 Kit.
if you have not seen it already we have an installation video that also has instructions on choosing the correct DIY Backrest for your application
I added it to a Tusk tail rack on a 25' Tenere. I was only able to attach the two front screws for correct placement (Due to the bracket underneath), but it is still solid. I may use a tap to thread a hole for the other two screws.
Just got it mounted on my Honda nt 1100.
Looks good and the wife loves it.
I purchased this backrest for my wife. Installed on a T-7 on the rear tusk rack. She feels much safer having the back rest and no longer feels like she is going to slide off the back of the bike.
@024 Honda Africa Twin with factory rear rack/grab handles.
I installed a Altrider Pillion Rack that had to be drilled for backrest support hardware. The factory grab handles make it necessary for the backrest to be 8" wide in stead of 6" .
works great
Excellent product. Well crafted and came with good instructions for installation.
Works great! Good quality
Very well made product easily adapted to various luggae plates.
Well built, fairly priced, delivered quickly. If I need another one for another bike, I’d buy from them in a second. Put this one on my 23 Panam.