V-Star 950 Passenger Backrest / Sissy Bar - Manufacturers ?
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V-Star 950 Passenger Backrest / Sissy Bar - Manufacturers ?
Thinking about putting a " passenger " backrest / sissy bar on my V-Star 950. Thus my question is, does anybody know if any company offers such a product, besides Yamaha ?
The reason I ask is because I told my wife how much the Yamaha backrest costs for this bike. Her reply was, for the amount of time that she will be riding on the bike, she can not see why I should spend or even why Yamaha should be charging $500.00. Yes, I said $500.00 !! By the time you get done with mounting bars, pad and mounting hardware, you are looking at a $500.00 bill. Seems pretty steep to me !!
The reason I ask is because I told my wife how much the Yamaha backrest costs for this bike. Her reply was, for the amount of time that she will be riding on the bike, she can not see why I should spend or even why Yamaha should be charging $500.00. Yes, I said $500.00 !! By the time you get done with mounting bars, pad and mounting hardware, you are looking at a $500.00 bill. Seems pretty steep to me !!
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Re: V-Star 950 Passenger Backrest / Sissy Bar - Manufacturer
http://www.cobrausa.com/access_detail.p ... gory_id=18Granpooba wrote:Thinking about putting a " passenger " backrest / sissy bar on my V-Star 950. Thus my question is, does anybody know if any company offers such a product, besides Yamaha ?
The reason I ask is because I told my wife how much the Yamaha backrest costs for this bike. Her reply was, for the amount of time that she will be riding on the bike, she can not see why I should spend or even why Yamaha should be charging $500.00. Yes, I said $500.00 !! By the time you get done with mounting bars, pad and mounting hardware, you are looking at a $500.00 bill. Seems pretty steep to me !!
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Anybody know of any other Sissy Bar / Passenger Backrests besides Cobra.
Have emailed them a couple of times and suspect they are a whee bit brain dead. Can not tell me if their Mini Sissy Bar will fit the V-Star 950 with a Mustange Seat. Have asked them for measurements and only thing I got back was 4 inches. That really tells me a hell of a lot ! NOT !!
Have emailed them a couple of times and suspect they are a whee bit brain dead. Can not tell me if their Mini Sissy Bar will fit the V-Star 950 with a Mustange Seat. Have asked them for measurements and only thing I got back was 4 inches. That really tells me a hell of a lot ! NOT !!
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In customized my 950 Vstar with Yamaha's quick release back rest and rack. It is easy to use, and I am happy with how sturdy the construction is.
Has anyone had issues with the chrome around the speedometer on the tank flashing from below when you ride? I am finding it unbearable and am considering different options. 1. Trying to get someone to make a leather cover, 2. I am getting an estimate to have the center of the panel painted the same color as the bike.
Has anyone had issues with the chrome around the speedometer on the tank flashing from below when you ride? I am finding it unbearable and am considering different options. 1. Trying to get someone to make a leather cover, 2. I am getting an estimate to have the center of the panel painted the same color as the bike.
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What did you decide on?CC Ryder wrote:quote
The trouble with Yamaha accessories are the prices.
After market accessories are about 50% less than Yamaha's .
Have you had any issues with wind buffeting at speeds over 80 klms per hour?[/quote]
Have not decided on anything as of today. Have looked closely at both Cobra back rests and Yamaha's. Only reason if I do opt for a Yamaha is because it is removable. I only need a passenger back rests about 5% of my riding time. But as previously stated, Yamaha accessories are priced about 50% higher than everybody else. Local Yamaha dealer tried to tell me that the higher price was because of higher quality. I sincerely doubt that statement.
Have briefly chatted with other Yamaha owners and they stated that they were all happy with their after market accessories and they all agreed that the Yamaha's accessories are over priced.
I have a Sportech windshield on my bike and I have observed no buffeting problems. I have had the bike up to about 75 or 80 MPH and experienced no buffet. The one thing that I did start to feel at the higher speed was a slight buzzing feeling through the bike and handle bars.
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Have not decided on anything as of today. Have looked closely at both Cobra back rests and Yamaha's. Only reason if I do opt for a Yamaha is because it is removable. I only need a passenger back rests about 5% of my riding time. But as previously stated, Yamaha accessories are priced about 50% higher than everybody else. Local Yamaha dealer tried to tell me that the higher price was because of higher quality. I sincerely doubt that statement.Granpooba wrote:What did you decide on?CC Ryder wrote:quote
The trouble with Yamaha accessories are the prices.
After market accessories are about 50% less than Yamaha's .
Have you had any issues with wind buffeting at speeds over 80 klms per hour?
Have briefly chatted with other Yamaha owners and they stated that they were all happy with their after market accessories and they all agreed that the Yamaha's accessories are over priced.
I have a Sportech windshield on my bike and I have observed no buffeting problems. I have had the bike up to about 75 or 80 MPH and experienced no buffet. The one thing that I did start to feel at the higher speed was a slight buzzing feeling through the bike and handle bars.[/quote]
I am still thinking about a sissy bar / backrest for my 950. Have seriously considered an after market one, but the Yamaha ones do seem to be heavier, sturdier and from what I understand, is also removable.
Anybody purchase one and had it stalled ? What are your opinions ?