The custom stitching matches my seat perfectly. It’s so worth the small price to upgrade and I highly recommend their quality products.
Awesome back rest. Great craftsman fit and finish...very comfortable..after two back surgeries the harley police seat paired with the utopia backrest is the only way to go
I wrote and ask if they had a military discount. They do. Andy was real helpful in processing my order with the discount. Checked to see if he had one on the shelf for my bike. Unfortunately he did not so I was informed that it would be 4-5 days before shipping. I ordered on a Monday, much to my surprise I received an email stating that it was going out that day and would be here on Thursday. Then on Wednesday it arrived. Installation was pretty straightforward. Instructions were well written. Some additional pictures would have been helpful but was able to figure it out. Went for a 275 mile ride on Saturday. Had to fine tune the adjustments which was simple to do. I am loving it!
It fits well on my 2020 Kawasaki Versys SE. I ordered the comfort backrest option without the quick release which i believe it is not required. I was able to install it by my self but make sure you watch YouTube videos to get familiar with the process. It took me around 2 hrs to complete but i was careful not to miss up. It took the store around 10 days to prepare my order and 1 week to reach me in Saudi Arabia which is considered fast through UPS.
It's a must have item for long touring. The quality is excellent and i am so happy with my purchase.
My backrest was damaged in transit. After contacting Utopia an immediate re-shipment was done and as always the new rest worked great. This is my fourth Utopia purchased back rest. I highly recommend Utopia.
I have a long-term back injury and need a backrest on my motorcycles. I only got to ride for a short while, but this backrest feels really good and I am sure will support me well. The install went just like the instructions. I was surprised that the upholstery store charged me $75 to staple the cover on.
Awesome product and it looks great on the bike. Thank you once again for an awesome work!
Great backrest. Easy to install. I got the smaller backrest - it looks better on my bike in my opinion. I also got the quick disconnect so I can easily pull it out when I do shorter rides
This is my second Utopia backrest (had one on my Yamaha cruiser) and I really like it. Comfortable, very adjustable, well-made. Really makes riding your Gold Wing like sitting in your easy chair. :-)
Installation was pretty easy since Gold Wings seats are designed to include a backrest, in fact it was actually harder to remove/reinstall the seat than it was to attach the backrest to the seat. Once the seat was off, turn it upside down, drop the metal seat brace into place on pre-made backrest slots, tighten four screws and done. You do have to attach one self-tapping screw to the seat's backrest slot, but it was easy.
After the seat is reinstalled the backrest attaches to the bracket with a single bolt. The seat height and forward/backward alignment are very adjustable over a wide range.
The only quibble I have is that it'd be nice if the seat dropped forward more so that it'd lie flat against the rider seat to make it easier to get my leg over the bike. But that's a small nit, I recommend this backrest highly.
This is the fourth bike that I have put a Utopia backrest on. I have never been disappointed! In this case,I followed detailed instructions from someone on the K1600 forum; they were flawless and installation only took an hour start to finish! Very pleased with the result.
Great company to work with.
Does a nice job of covering the hardware for the seat back adjustment.
I ordered a replacement part for my Utopia seat backrest. Apparently it was delayed in the mail and thought to be lost. I contacted customer service and without any questions asked they sent me out a replacement. The following day I received the original part and tried to stop the second unit from being mailed. It was too late and they advised me just to keep both. Thank you much for helping me out with the situation.
Al Bruhin
Easy to install. Took a few tries to find where I wanted it to set. I got the sport version which fit me well. My passenger would have liked it to be rigid to use as support when getting on and off the bike. Looks good and works better than anticipated!
I was glad I was able to get the bar cover. It's more comfortable for the passenger and gives an overall polished look to the backrest. Recommended
Very easy to install and very comfortable, a little big for the Stryker but that's just my opinion! Maybe if it was a little smaller it would be more harmonious with the style of the bike!!! Maybe due to comfort we have to kill a little bit of beauty!... But the product is a ten out of ten!….
I am very happy with the backrest, I have just put it on. It went on very easy, good instructions. I'm happy with the delivery speed.
I asked them about a tear in my bar cover. They responded with a tracking number for my free replacement.
It’s great to deal with a small company who values their customers.
I have purchased 2 or 3 of these backrests over the years. It's been years since I last installed one. I always install them myself. Removing the seat cover on the Xmax was a bit more challenging. There were over 140 staples to remove, and after mounting the hardware, 140 staples had to go back in. The mounting of the hardware was very straightforward. The instructions were complete. I would only add, use a grease pencil, and mark the relationship of the seat cover to the base in about four places. That helps to get the seat cover back in its original position. I'm retired and old, so it took me a couple of days to complete the installation. I also had to purchase staples of the correct length (1/4"). Having an air-powered stapler is a must. You have to place so many staples; having the correct stapler is vital. After the installation was finished, it looked very professional and centered perfectly. With the addition of the backrest, the scooter is SO much more comfortable to ride. You're not straining to hold yourself upright, accelerating away from a light. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride. These backrests are worth every penny. I recommend them to all my friends.
I bought a backrest for my wife's 1998 Magna. It installed easily and works great. We previously purchased one for a 2014 CTX 1300 and it was also a great experience! Great product and great service!
Overpriced. Also, took two days to install including a trip to a distant upholsterer who charged me $20.
