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Orlando, FL | I'm talking to a few people about making backrests for the Vision. I need one and it seems there are a lot of us that want one. So I wanted to get an idea of the interest out there to see if it is worth making a bunch of them. Please reply here and keep it simple. Only reply if you answer YES to the first question. THANKS~
Would you buy a passenger backrest for your Vision if one was available?
Would you prefer one that is similar to the Victory discontinued model, or would you like something "sleeker" that better fits the lines of the Vision?
Would you want an optional luggage rack?
Vic charged $450 for the backrest and 450 for the rack. Would you pay the same? More? Less?
Please reply eith your answer keeping it simple to make it easier to evaluate. Perhaps something like "Yes, Sleeker, Yes, Same"
THANKS! I'll share the results and if there are enough positive replies try to get something made we can all enjoy.
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New Bohemia, Va | I have the tour, but I also take the trunk off occassionally, so the Vic backrest comes in handy. The wife wouldn't ride without it and I'm curious as to why Victory discontinued it. That is by all means a great aftermarket product. I'd still like to see a soloseat for the Vision with a mini-trunk where the pillion was, not that would be too cool. |
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New Mexico | I am getting ready to remove the trunk and install the Vic backrest for the first time. My wife is concerned it is too low and won't provide enough support. So perhaps one that is 6-8" taller than the standard? And no, I wouldn't pay $450. MAYBE half that.
As for the luggage rack, I will probably go with CycleOps. Looks like excellent product for <$400.
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Kansas | Two points, first the price was ridiculous for the setup. Second, and I haven't remove my trunk, but what I have read is you loose audio function. So a little less expensive no make that alot less and maintain music. |
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Central New York | Yes I would buy. Yes I liked the original style. Yes for the rack in similar style. No, not $450. each. Probably $450. for both. 
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Peachtree City, GA | I have the Victory one and like it -- not happy they discontinued it. Depending on the looks would be be important as to me liking to change...
It would have to work with Cyclops racks as I love the one I have...
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Northeast Ohio | Edited because I can't read that you were asking about passenger backrests. My bad.
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Vineland, NJ United States | yes I would buy backrest and probably luggage rack too. I'd be willing to pay $500 to $700 for both depending on looks. |
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA | I like my CycleOps rack, would love to have it mount to a quick release backrest. That would be worth $400 or so to me. |
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Rhode Island | Yes I would buy; have 8Ball would prefer all black and less money.
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Quad Cities, IL | Yes, if lock-able quick-attach/release. Normally run with tour pack but have Street panel too.
Sleeker, something with style.
Yes, Luggage rack option
$200-300 for backrest. $500 combined.
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Northeastern Penna. | I have the 08 Tour model. I bought the passenger backrest for when I take off the trunk for a different look.
I've always liked the backrest and thought it was a good height for support, (wifey agrees).
The backrest looks great ! |
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Tucson , AZ | Im curious to see why Victory discontinued this item? Makes no sense when it was a big seller. The only downfall i saw was the inconsistancy in cutting the rear panel that covers the attachment of the backrest. Theres was no real template provided for this procedure.
Im not sure that you could build a secure , comfortable , quality backrest for $200 to $300. It would be nice..... but i feel you would cut down on quality in order to reach that price. There seems to be alot of talk about backrests?? Is there anyone making something simular at all??
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Peachtree City, GA | Nozzledog - 2011-03-25 6:41 PM
I like my CycleOps rack, would love to have it mount to a quick release backrest. That would be worth $400 or so to me.
Quick release - Now your talking!
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Flowery Branch Ga | If I had to replace my 8Ball (with another 8Ball, of course) I would buy a backrest and luggage rack. I like the factory discontinuied model. I,like others, can't understand why they quit making it. The things I would look for are permanent attachment for both, the ability to put any sizerack bag, and if came black powdercoat or in black chrome. I thought the company offerings were a bit pricey, But i am willing to pay for quality.
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ESCALON CA. | QUICK DETACH!!!!! SLEEKER (NO CUTTING STREET PANEL) I WAS THINKING ABOUT USING A HEADREST FROM A CAR SEAT , ON MY MOTORCYCLE SEAT |
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Rhode Island | Quick detach would be sweet; I wonder if there is a way to attach to the passenger hand rails or under the seat.
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| glighto11 - 2011-03-25 12:29 PM
Yes I would buy. Yes I liked the original style. Yes for the rack in similar style. No, not $450. each. Probably $450. for both.
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20 miles west of Chicago. | This may be a bit off the subject, but what I'd like to see someone come up with is a solid filler panel that would allow the removal of the passenger backrest pad on the Vision with the trunk to make more room for for a T-Bag type piece of luggage on the passenger seat. Unbolt the passenger backrest pad from inside the trunk, which is easy, and bolt in the filler panel to cover the hole. I never ride with a passenger, but on longer trips, which is almost all I use the Vision for, I always ride with a large Kuryakyn bag on the rear seat, and there's not really enough fore and aft room that the bag does not push my back uncomfortably foreward. |
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Richmond, Virginia | As the owner of both, here is my 2 cents
I purchased a Street Premium and the dealer pre-set it up with the backrest and adjoining rack. Loved the look of it. For someone to say it doesnt
match the "look" of the Vision, I think they are nuts, the detail in the curvature both laterally and vertically suit the bike to a tee. However if you
have to have something flat rectangular and simple, then you probably wouldnt like the OEM backrest. That being said, it is the largest and most
comfortable backrest I have ever seen or used. I have never had any passenger complain that its height or position was not comfortable, and I have
carried around many passengers of all sizes.
I did end up purchasing the trunk for long trips and the removal and install from one to the other takes about 30 minutes. In the real world, that is not a long time.. The electronics are plug and play and pre-wired so even a dim wit can figure it out.
The reason Victory discontinued the backrest was simple. They stopped making the street versions and all Visions come with the trunk, so while I disagreed with their decision that the "need" was not there, they stopped making them. For people like me who want the versatility
having the option was great.
I have a buddy who just bought a slightly used 2010 Ness Vision which came with neither, he found a local machinist who will make him one that
looks just like the OEM. He borrowed my backrest for the guy to make the patterns for the mold. I told him, if mine came back scratched, id cut his nuts off.
The plastic rear panel is not difficult to cut with the right tools. A dremel was the best way as you can control the cutting 100%. The rubber inserts to protect the cut holes look nice, and the plugs to re-fill the holes look good when you dont have the backrest or trunk on the bike.
Should they bring back the OEM version HELL YEAH I wont have to keep loaning mine out to copy. |
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N. Miami, Florida | Well guys, I'll chime in here regarding what quality level you will get if I choose to do them. When George (the originator of this thread) first called me we discussed it at length including form, function, and quality. Victory did not leave many mounting options. Even their own people couldn't devise it without having to cut up a body panel. Thinking about add ons was unfortunately something our beloved mothership either ignored or never considered supermarket goodies... Even their own!!
As for prices, duplicating (necessary) the factory ailment leaves litter room for cutting costs as it is technically a complicated piece for a normally simple application. You cannot expect prices for custom Made in USA parts like mine to be cheaper with Chinese made parts (Kuryakyn made them for Victory) for obvious reasons. If enough guys here want a rest in the quality level you've come to expect from me we'll get deep into this now.
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N. Miami, Florida | This still active or did my last post somehow kill it?????????? |
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| I just purchased a 2011 8-ball.... I am not a fan of the optional trunk... i would like a passenger back rest and luggage rack similar to what Victory used to sell... that ideally could accomodate my Rev Pack Tour Pack ... i prefer to have a soft bag on the rear - that rests on a luggage rack.. and can easily be removed and carried (which is why i am not a fan of hard trunks) ... but i do recognize the value of the passenger back rest... aside from my dislike of the aesthetic of the Vision Tour with hard trunk.. i chose the 8-ball because of the seat and deep dish contour.. which i find comfortable in and of itself.. but i can not deny ... the ladies like the back rest... if it were left up to the women.. we would all be riding Gold Wings - and they would be comfortable... i was thinking of rigging something up myself... but i am not too handy.. and it would be a one off piece... so i would love to see what you would come up with.. and i have no problem paying for it... after all - $1700 for the trunk? $900 for the backrest and luggage rack? i think Victory should have made their original tail pack to 'fill' in the rear of the motorcycle.. instead of creating a big, sideways 'V' of empty space when looking at the side profile of the bike... i almost think they put the 'V' there to subliminally suggest - "buy Victory" .... but it is odd ... a waste of space... and raises the center of gravity when the bike is loaded - which to me was one of the benefits of this bike over the Harley.... so I say make it low ... and preferably in black (but that is the selfish, 8-ball side of me) ... |
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Hastings, MN | is this still being considered? If so, I'll definitely be interested |
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Dayton, OH | To CycleOps:
If no one else wants one I do. I can't believe or understand why Victory saw fit to discontinue the passenger backrest. They still carry the panel for when the tour pack is removed. As far as price is concerned, it was in line with every other over priced accessory they sell. I hope you decide to fabricate one that your luggage racks attach to. I think you'd make a killing, no one else makes one.
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DeRidder, LA | Did anything ever happen in regards to a passenger backrest? I bought a 2009 Street, that was still on the showroom floor a month ago and would like a backrest. Wife says she doesn't need it, but I think I need it just for peace of mind when I have the kids on the back. |
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Southeast Iowa | The Victory backrest was very expensive but it is a quality piece. It is as solid as a rock and very comfortable for the passenger. I really don't know why they killed it..................they already paid to engineer it, build jigs, patterns or whatever. Every one they sell past the start-up cost is $ in the bank. $450 sounds like a lot of money, and it is, but you can't build high quality, low volume parts for free. As much as I hated writing the check for mine I love it and will probably put it on the next Vision I buy. |
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Kansas City, MO | I went to the new seat- cool leather and it is cooler. The back rest for pass fit in the seat and does adjust - I like this far better than the one the was discontinued |
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Orlando, FL | Ok guys, I started this so guess I need to let you know what's what. Since no one else (Cycle Ops, HMD, Etc) is stepping up to the plate, I have talked to a couple of fabricators, custom builders and have a line on one seems willing to duplicate the Vic version, cost unknown. Personally, I am probably going to have mine made by a custom guy if I ever get my new Vision back (See thread "Buyers Remorse. The Vision that couldn't.) Yes, seems there have been complications and Victory and the selling dealer are not getting the complications handled promptly, so as of now I have been without my ride for almost THREE WEEKS!
Here's where I am at.
One - Build a base mounting plate that take the standard HD backrest and pad. You buy the plate, install it and get whatever sissy bar, pad, luggage rack you like. This as everything else in life has advantages and disadvantages.
Two - Build a quick release base that takes a sissy bar made from fat ass 1 inch steel tubing. Quick release as I want a standard bar/pad and rack, but also want to be able to change it out from time to time for just a tall sissy bar..... a-la Easy Rider, again with kick ass massive 1 inch tubing. I might even have mine made with a removable 8-ball at the top. Something that would screw in to allow for other things to be placed there such as a skull, a "finger", a VV emblem of sorts, etc. Might do stainless steel or chrome. Depends on cost and looks. This also seems easiest as rubber grommets are needed for the entry through the panel to allow for cutting intolerances and round ones are easier to get. Much easier!
Since I have an 8 ball I want something sporty, massive and "kewl" ...... I am leaning towards option 2. Regardless of what I end up with I will offer it here and online. Each will be made as the order comes in and custom requests can most likely be handled for an additional charge.
Costs will hopefully be LESS THAN THE VIC prices!!
That's it for me. It will be at least another 30 days before I have anything more as I have to get my bike back for the builder to work on the base plate and before that happens I just want to ride my freaking new Vision! Feel free to PM me with your e-mail addy if you want me to put you on a list of interested people or if you want more info.
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Maricopa, Arizona | I would buy one in a heartbeat.
I like the original design... especially since I own a luggage rack and no backrest 
$450 is really too high, but being there's none out there, I'd probably pay it.
Please let me know if you make one. ratpatrol07@yahoo.com
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N. Miami, Florida | Hmmmm.... haven't been getting post notifications and I guess I've missed a few in here.
I't not a matter of 'stepping up', it's more a matter of hours in a day during peak season when this all came up. That said and with tihngs settled in after a hectic Spring, I've already got the plans drawn up for a sleek mounting system with multiple possibilities for rest styles themselves. The backrest itself isn't the problem, it's a secure enough mounting configuration to hold the weight of a large (or overly large even) person. Add to this that they're most needed in an emergency for security of this passenger. This all said, and in a very litigious society where everyone wants to sue everyone, it damn well better be rock solid. This is why it has taken so long... gotta think twice, cut once, back to the drawing board, and then multiplied 20 over...
All I will say at this point is that the one I am working on will be as non-evasive as simple drilling a few holes in the cover instead of big slits. As of now the design will be quick release. I'll hold the final details when further along and more appropriate.
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Richmond, Texas | That's so cool!
I want one when you get er done!!! |
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Richmond, Texas | <p><font size="1"><strong>My girlfriend's not heavy and I'm not litigious either! </strong></font></p><p><font size="1"><strong> I want one.</strong></font></p>
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DeRidder, LA | Just keeping this alive, still interested. Almost tossed my daughter off the back yesterday which inspired me to check back in. |
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N. Miami, Florida | The new shop is almost up and running and has been taking ALL of my time lately. As soon as I'm settled in and catch up on stock that's slipped while moving I'll be getting on those as well as passenger floorboard risers, with a slight rearward slat and moved out ever so slightly for added passenger comfort. |
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Neenah, WI | Just picked up my '11 a couple weeks ago and the first mod I wanted to make was trunk removal with passenger backrest. So I am very interested in what you come up with, Will, especially since you sold the last Vic model known to man to Bill (spiderman)! Yea, he rubbed it in my face! |
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South Central Pennsylvania | You have my interest in your final product - I really like the look (according to the pictures I've seen) of the Victory backrest, and it's apparently sturdy framework. I would like to end up with a convertable model, either trunk, backrest and rack, or naked tail. So far, I have two out of the three. |
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| I would be very intersted I like the current design but am open The cost was too high but I would pay it Thanks for trying to make this happen Randy |
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| Ok yes I'm very interested also!! I love the street looks but when my son or my wife wants to ride I toss the trunk on! But when Im out I like the passenger backrest for securement of other items that i need! |
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ROCHESTER,NY | YES,I WAN'T ONE.WHO EVER MAKE'S IT FIRST.JUST PURCHASED 12 VV. ACUALLY WANTED, THE STREET BUT WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER, NO PASSENGER BACK REST AVAILABLE.WOW!!!!!REALLY!!!!!!!!!WHAT WERE THEY THINKING,WHEN THEY DISCONTIUED THAT.I KNOW IF WE STOP MAKING THEM ANYONE WITH A PASSENGER THAT THEY CARE ABOUT,WILL HAVE TO BUY THE V.TOUR.1,500.00 OR MORE.I LOVE !!!!!!!!! MY MONTH OLD V.V. BUT COME ON. THE ALL MIGHTY $ ,LOOK'S TO BE ALL SOMEONE WAS THINKING ABOUT.MAYBE THERE WERE OTHER ISSUES BUT,1500.00 VS 450.00. YES I WANT ONE! YES I WANT ONE YES I WANT ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Richmond, Texas | So can anyone tell all of us if its going to happen or not? Aftermarket? Victory? Anyone????????????????????????????????????????????????????
This is bad business. Shame on you Victory/Polaris!!!! |
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Delray Beach, FL United States | Yes I would like to see some kind of backrest offered in the near future. Some of us do like to mix things up a bit so maybe a few choices ie tall, short, wide with or with out a rack, chrome or black. Something that would bolt on to the bike under the seat would be great! All of that for under 500.00 would be a big hit. I think Victory should move on this before there is an after market one available. Or just release more of the old ones !! |
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Peachtree City, GA | Something that functional with the luggage racks that some of us have already bought...
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Boise, ID | I just purchased a new 2010 Vision 8 Ball and would love a passenger backrest without having to buy a trunk or a whole new seat. I have been searching the web looking for solutions and have only found vision-mod.com as an option. Is the hope of a passenger backrest from this thread still an option?
I am new to Victory, but, in my opinion, they have really screwed this up. This is not a good way to do business. |
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N. Miami, Florida | RMD - 2011-11-13 12:56 PM
I just purchased a new 2010 Vision 8 Ball and would love a passenger backrest without having to buy a trunk or a whole new seat. I have been searching the web looking for solutions and have only found vision-mod.com as an option. Is the hope of a passenger backrest from this thread still an option?
I am new to Victory, but, in my opinion, they have really screwed this up. This is not a good way to do business.
Working on a removable one. Stay tuned...
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Orlando, FL | Will, just make the damned thing already!
~George
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N. Miami, Florida | MaddMAx2u - 2011-11-13 8:04 PM
Will, just make the damned thing already!
~George
Soon enough George. Many of you don't know I'm a one man show with no help other than my wife doing the website.
I man the store and shop 6 days a week from usually 9 0r 10 to between 6-8 at night. In that time I havew to balance out my day best possible between the following tasks that there is no one else to delegate to:
* Answer all the e-mails and PMs, plus the phone calls, as well as post responses in threads in various forums.
* Grind, sand, shape, and polish parts.
* Receive inventory and stock the store.
* Pack, prepare labels, and ship all orders. Drop them to the PO daily so you guys get your orders quickly... most ship same day we get them in.
* Drop larger items to FedEx or UPS.
* Play go-fer to the powder coater, chromer, metal and hardware suppliers, machine and waterjet shops several times a week.
* Shape seats and CAD design stitching patterns on customs
* Handle walk-in customers in the store.
* Order from my online suppliers.
* Prepare all the custom order engraving CAD artwork files.
* Pay the bills.
* Throw out the garbage.
* Somehow find 10 minutes a day to scoff down something to eat.
* Prototype what I can in between what are must dos (I cannot let orfders site while making the new parts).
Hell, sometimes I even get to see my kids before they go to bed at 9PM! That is the highlight of my week when that happens.  To actually get to have dinner with them would be awesome, but the work doesn't do itself.
I don't say this to bitch, but rather to help you guys understand I do as much as I can as I can, and sometimes it's not as fast as any of us may like, but I do everything humanly possible to please you all best possible. I love what I do here, and the hours don't bother me, nor even the lack of a normal life with play time in it, but dissappointing my customers does bother me, so just know it's not like I'm twiddling thumbs when things don't come out as fast as you, or I, would like. I won't rush an important project like this, and those who know me well know the wait is usually worth it. I hope you too soon find this to be the case.
Now that that is said, I'm actually going to go get on my bike and go for a ride like you guys get to do. I hope the battery isn't dead too as it's been almost 3 weeks since I've gotten to plop my ass in the saddle!!!
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Iowa | WILL, any update??? Santa is asking me if I have been a good boy and needs my list. |
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ROCHESTER,NY | ???????????????????? what was that????? nothing about the, Pass. Backrest.Make some backrest's allready.Then you can hire someone to do all the B.S. |
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N. Miami, Florida | BBQWIZ - 2011-11-14 5:55 AM
???????????????????? what was that????? nothing about the, Pass. Backrest.Make some backrest's allready.Then you can hire someone to do all the B.S.
I wish it were 1/2 as simple as you have it made out to be. You try making a paycheck doing only Victory parts. Sometimes I really wish you guys could live a week in the shoes of one of us Victory parts vendors to understand.
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| Your sill. First do only power coating screw chrome. Customers will still buy then but cut your running down. Besides not that much show so why chrome.
Find a senior person to do your chasing. Just cause there old doesn't mean they would be bad for you. By giving them a job for cheap hourly rate you could make time for dinner and the kids, |
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N. Miami, Florida | john frey - 2011-11-14 12:46 PM
Your sill. First do only power coating screw chrome. Customers will still buy then but cut your running down. Besides not that much show so why chrome.
Find a senior person to do your chasing. Just cause there old doesn't mean they would be bad for you. By giving them a job for cheap hourly rate you could make time for dinner and the kids,
Can't not do chrome John, and it's not only the running I'd do for these. I can't just stop doing chrome on all my other parts, now can I? And even on the backrests, more will want chrome than black. Coatings aren't the problem, the million things a day I have to do is.
As for hiring, age at either end of the spectrum isn't the issue, it's this economy combined with the small Victory market. Trust me, if the funds where there I'd gladly hire someone on. Hell, I don't even take a paycheck, instead I put it all back into the company to grow it and widen the parts base and inventory.
Many don't realize how, by industry standards, thre Victory market is. Those of us who do it don't get rich, but we do it instead for the love of what we do, as well as our love for the brand. Running a business like this takes a lot more than most realize just to keep the doors open, let alone put money in the pocket.
Hopefully with the new location and store by springtime I'll be able to take on some help, but for now it is what it is.
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Boise, ID | My primary focus is to get a comfortable, good looking and safe backrest. Maybe it's because I have an 8 Ball, but for what it's worth on the color issue if I was given the choice of black or chrome I would choose black. Color isn't my primary focus and likely won't heavily influence my buying decision, but black would be my preference. |
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Billings, MT | I have an '08 Vision, I bought the extra backrest, luggage rack, and filler plate. I thought i might ride without the truck, and I DON'T! I like having the trunk on and don't see me removing it anytime soon. I do believe it will fit '08-'10's. I would consider offers on it, just PM me, and we will talk.
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DeRidder, LA | I smell a bidding war that unfortunately I cannot afford to get into. |
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Billings, MT | I have all three pieces:
Backrest $449.99 new/never used
Luggage rack $399.99 new/never used
Filler plate $99.99 new/never used
Total new price is: $949.97, would prefer to sell as a set. All three pieces are only $500.00 plus freight, about $25.00 in US.
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Billings, MT | I am not gonna take it to a bidding war. I am asking pretty dang good price for new never used parts. i am going on a first one gets it.
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Pittsburgh, PA | Baddog69 - 2011-12-06 12:38 AM
I have all three pieces:
Backrest $449.99 new/never used
Luggage rack $399.99 new/never used
Filler plate $99.99 new/never used
Total new price is: $949.97, would prefer to sell as a set. All three pieces are only $500.00 plus freight, about $25.00 in US.
Let me know, same offer for everyone.
Brandon
those prices is that dealer prices? (what you paid for them). just asking no bidding war. i only ask cause you want $25 to ship vs what a dealer would want for taxes. |
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Billings, MT | Hey everybody!
No bidding war, as I stated. First come, First served. Parts were sold this morning.
Thanks for interest!
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New Bohemia, VA | wow, that's tight. i've got the same backrest package but don't see me parting ways anytime soon. In fact, I think I'll go street this weekend for a while, then I might consider it parting ways. It's been since last year that I had it in street mode but still like the notion that I can. |
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Boise, ID | This started out as a survey of interest in a passenger backrest. Any chance we could get back to discussing options for a passenger backrest? Is anyone out there working on such a thing? I, for one, would really like a backrest and I am hoping the survey has shown sufficient interest for someone to produce one.
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N. Miami, Florida | Yes Rick,
I was hoping to have the one I designed done but all the holiday orders have been keeping me jumping with no spare time for mocking it up. Once things settle down after next week or so I'll be all over it like a cougar on a crippled chicken!
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Boise, ID | Excellent. Thanks.
I'll look forward to hearing about it and/or seeing it. That is some vivid cougar/chicken imagery.
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Richmond, Texas | Man, what's it take to get a backrest? Shame on you Victory for not making it available to us the people that bought your bike. Reminds me of trying to buy shit for my Harley in the mid 1990s when they created the fake over demand and no parts BS. Here we go again! Thought Victory was truly going to be different.
Cycleopps: I know you have other irons in the fire, but please let us know what you come up with.
I am truly amazed that this is the only option for now.
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Mena, arkansas / 12 vision | I want one in black. With rack if it's looks good, but it will considering who's making it. |
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Richmond, Texas | We've all been waiting. I think its BS that the Victory version is not available. BS BS BS BS BS |
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Boise, ID | Spring would be nice, but at this point I'm hoping everyone who wants one can get it before they sell their bike(I'm not feeling particularly optimistic at this point). This thread started last March and so far we have nothing from Victory or the after market. In my opinion Victory screwed us by discontinuing a part without a replacement. My concern is that while there seems to be demand based on this forum and other forums, I'm not sure there's enough demand to make it worth someone's while to engineer and produce something. I'm really bummed about the whole thing. I love my bike but this is really frustrating. |
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N. Miami, Florida | Mine is in the works as we speak, so don't despair. |
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| Let me know when you get it done. I'd like to have the backrest with a luggage rack as well if possible. Thx |
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| I like the original style but I would not want the rack. I think $450 is high and if priced more like $300 I would buy it right now!
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N. Miami, Florida | OK, we have some serious progress. Thanks for all the patience fellas, and now that you're finally seeing what I'm up to, I hope you forgive me for taking so long to finalize the design. Not to simply plaguerize Vic's original design and knock it off which is very easily done I've started with a clean sheet of paper here. Why not just duplicate Viucs? A) because I respect patents and copyrights, and B) I always look to improve a part, be it cosmetically, or in function, where in this case I think we accomplished both but I want you to be the final judges. I've been playing around with this a million different ways and feel pretty darn good about where it's at now but I'd like feedback from you all before finalizing since it is going to be you putting on your bikes. The backrest plate will be further shaped/contoured, as too will be the arms where they meet the plate, so look at the concept more than the rest shape and size and then tell me what you think. Please don't ask price yet because until one's finished and all the costs are in I won't have one. Notable Features will include: *All billet aluminum TIG welded construction for light weight and great strength. They will be available in our signature triple show chrome or in gloss black powdercoat as standard, as well as any other finish I offer on a custom basis, including matte and satin black powder coat. *The backrest will removable in seconds, with only the receiver nubs protruding above the cowling when removed. *Rest legs will accomodate the same rack fitment as OEM, which are also the same as our Vision Backrest Racks *There will be an option for a drop-in to just accomodate a rack all by itself, w/o the backrest in place. Something many have voices a want for. *Filler plugs/caps will also likely be available to clean it up when you want nothing on. 
The red in the below 2 photos represents the cowling in place to show what will be protruding of the receivers. 
This is all you'll need to bolt up. 
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New York State | Very cool keep us posted |
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Boise, ID | I know less than nothing about the engineering of these types of things, but in terms of functionality it looks and sounds like a winner to me. I'm interested so please keep us posted on your progress. |
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| Wonderful news! Just curious if the mounting areas could be hidden under the removable panel? Might not have enough room?
I would like mine in black.
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| I like your design BUT I think under 500 pounds of force it will break.
The two sockets don't look strong enough. Keep in mind if you have a person pushing backwards the sockets will brake. You need to add a braces going back or forward.
As I remember all HD braces are tested to handle a 500 pound force.
I'm just trying to help you not trying to shoot you down. |
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Albuquerque, NM | I'd widen the bottom mounting plate just below the vertical slots to add additional strength through the added welded area. Looks great!
Edited by nailer 2012-01-27 12:36 PM
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N. Miami, Florida | john frey - 2012-01-27 1:06 PM
I like your design BUT I think under 500 pounds of force it will break.
The two sockets don't look strong enough. Keep in mind if you have a person pushing backwards the sockets will brake. You need to add a braces going back or forward.
As I remember all HD braces are tested to handle a 500 pound force.
I'm just trying to help you not trying to shoot you down.
Braces are totally unecessary. Ever see the discontinued OEM rest? No braces, just 4 bolts. My base will be even heavier stock than theirs, so no worries.
I do appreciate your concerns and input John, but do know ALL designs I put out are thoroughly vetted and built for the task at hand, and this one will be no different. These renderings are to show you the basic design and the features and benefits that my system will offer. I don't know what your metallurgy or engineering knowledge is, or your fabrication background, but do trust me, I know mine. In my almost 5 years doing this and being posted on all the forums, you can search to your heart's content but you will find one post about any of my structural/support related parts failing. This is because I make sure when designing something that it is more than suitable for the task at hand. If I can't, it goes in the scrap pile. This is why it has been months to get to this, with lots of different concepts and designs played with before settling on this one.
As for 500 lbs of force, there aren't too many situations that could exert such stresses, and beyond that my only suggestions are if you ride a passenger that is heavy enough to put 500 lbs of force against it, 1) Definitely don't piss them off!, and 2) Suggest Weight Watchers!
Edited by CycleOps USA 2012-01-27 12:41 PM
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Richmond, Texas | Im confused. I see the general design, but will this come up through the plastic cover plate like the old one? If I read correctly, the Vic luggage rack will work with this? Have one sitting in my garage. How much do we think it will cost? Im ready to order if it will work with my luggage rack. Thanks for working on this!!!!!!!
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N. Miami, Florida | Byrdman - 2012-01-27 1:42 PM
Im confused. I see the general design, but will this come up through the plastic cover plate like the old one? If I read correctly, the Vic luggage rack will work with this? Have one sitting in my garage. How much do we think it will cost? Im ready to order if it will work with my luggage rack. Thanks for working on this!!!!!!!
You're very wlecome, I'm just sorry I couldn't decide on the final rendition sooner for you guys and gals.I think you missed this text in between the photos regarding the cowl... The red in the below 2 photos represents the cowling in place to show what will be protruding of the receivers. So yes, the receivers will go through the cowling. Unfortunately Ma Vic didn't leave any other options available to do it any differently. However, ours are going to be show quality finished where they come through, so even when all is removed they'll not be an eye sore. As for the rack, you read right. Since I already offer 4 different rack designs for the OEM backrest I didn't want to have to add yet another fitment so I made them to accomodate the the original OEM rack pattern like our current offerings are as well. Here are some updated renderings...
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New York State | Will the flying V be a posibility ? |
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| I'm back I talk to a guy that made them for a company and ask him how they tested there sissy bar. He said they bolted it to a stand and then started hanging weights on the very end of the bar. Or the farthest end away from the mounting bolt. They add 100 pounds interments till they got to 500 pounds and decided that was more then enough.
I do think you have a very smart and good looking backrest
I know you like my input but I don't want you getting your ass sued off. If you plan on have a company sell this for you they will ask you for a minim of one million dollar insurance police. |
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N. Miami, Florida | john frey - 2012-01-27 4:17 PM
I'm back I talk to a guy that made them for a company and ask him how they tested there sissy bar. He said they bolted it to a stand and then started hanging weights on the very end of the bar. Or the farthest end away from the mounting bolt. They add 100 pounds interments till they got to 500 pounds and decided that was more then enough.
I do think you have a very smart and good looking backrest
I know you like my input but I don't want you getting your ass sued off. If you plan on have a company sell this for you they will ask you for a minim of one million dollar insurance police.
I appreciate that John, and the input. I worry less about MY liability and more about the safety of the passengers who'll be using them, not that the two aren't directly related however. I've been making my Drag-N-Rest backrests now for 4+ years without one failing, and those are even lighter than these with only 1/2" round 6063 aluminum supports.
I promise you, these will not break when I put it all together. Cross my heart.
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA | Looks like another paycheck is going to you. What will you use to fill the gap between the arms and the cowling? My cowling is already cut for the OEM backrest, will it still work with yours? |
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ROCHESTER,NY | YES!!!!!!YES!!!!!!!!!!!! AND YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I WANT THE FIRST ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
RIDE HARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LIVE FAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DIE FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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| Pretty sweet looking backrest. I hope you're also going to make them in black for us 8-Ball riders. This and a luggage rack will be just the thing to make an 8-Ball a fully functional two person machine. |
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N. Miami, Florida | Darrell... you're continued support will be greatly appreciated. The uprights are going to be in the same basic position for obvious reasons, so you'll have to widen the slot some where the receivers will come through, but that should be easy enough. You'll still have the slot left over, but I'm sure a strip of rubber center molding would clean that up simply. John... I'm likin' that enthusiasm, keep it up. As for getting the first one, I think you're gonna have one tough fight on your hands there! And last but not least, Mark... Thanks. The trick here has been to combine form and function, not just one or the other so I'm very glad you think it does looks good. As for black, absotively posolutely, no bout a doubt it. Gloss black will be a standard offering and of course will match our racks, as well as there will be an optional set of 'rack only' uprights, and those too will be a standard offering in gloss black. I will also do them in satin black, matte black, or any of the colored powder coats we offer including metalflakes and candies.
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Iowa | Will, I have been quietly waiting and reading about this project on all of the forums. Thanks for the time and energy you have put into this thing. The design looks absolutely awesome. Riding is slow up here in the midwest. Although this is the best winter I have seen in a long time. Let us know when you have these ready. And it looks like you will need a big inventory to get this rolling. |
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Dayton, OH | Will - I want chrome with a chromed winged V rack and I want it before March. GIT R DONE!!??!! |
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san antonio, tx | Looks really nice....almost tempted to remove my trunk!
A couple of suggestions, if you don't mind.
First, I can't tell if the slot in the socket goes all the way through. If not, a little drainage hole might be a good idea.
Second, for when the rest is removed. A choice of either a simple rubber cap that plugs the slot, or better yet, an optional milled aluminum plug with matched coating (chrome, powder coat, etc.)
You could also develop a very nice flag holder that would plug in there too.
Nice piece of work! |
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Orlando, FL | Will, here's my 2 cents. Please make the actual backrest pad look like the oval OEM drivers backrest pad or something different than the original backrest pad that you are replacing. The original passenger backrest pad is, IMHO butt ugly. Just sayin'!! |
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New York | Like everyone else.. I've been patiently waiting for someone to come out with a decent backrest and luggage rack for my Vision. I've been biting at the bit to take off the trunk ever since I've owned it but didn't want to do it until I got a good backrest. My insert plate has been sitting in the closet ever since I bought the bike! lol. 
I am wishing you luck on your design and hope it is the solution!... If the price is right, I'm pretty sure I would want the passenger backrest and luggage rack combo!
Edited by joeC 2012-01-29 9:24 AM
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N. Miami, Florida | Trekwolf164 - 2012-01-27 3:36 PM
Will the flying V be a posibility ?
Absolutely, as are the Retro shown and our Inferno. And of course customs too.
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N. Miami, Florida | MaddMAx2u - 2012-01-29 8:09 AM
Will, here's my 2 cents. Please make the actual backrest pad look like the oval OEM drivers backrest pad or something different than the original backrest pad that you are replacing. The original passenger backrest pad is, IMHO butt ugly. Just sayin'!!
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Georgia, west of Atlanta | Will I know if you're doing the design it'll work. Thanks for your time on my rack............Steve |
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| When and where can we order looks great , I was getting ready to build my own but like your deisgn |
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N. Miami, Florida | wildbill - 2012-01-29 11:23 AM
When and where can we order looks great , I was getting ready to build my own but like your deisgn
As soon as they're ready and loaded to our site I'll be sure to let you all know. I'm hoping to have the proto ready in as little as a couple of weeks and will be working full bore on it until done. As soon as it's tesast fit and I know it's all good they'll go into production immediately with rush orders given to all involved. |
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Richmond, Texas | TOO SWEET! IM IN!!!
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Albuquerque, NM | What shape will the backrest have? I see the oval design in your cad rendering. I have not seen any requests for a particular shape from those wanting it. I like vic's original shape personally.
Edited by nailer 2012-02-01 10:31 AM
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N. Miami, Florida | The backrest will be shaped to the support panel as shown on the part. |
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Boise, ID | Is there anyway to include an adjustment for height in the design? My kids want to ride with me and that is primarily why i want the backrest, but they vary in height pretty significantly so it would be nice to adjust the pad up and down based on age/height of the passenger. I'm looking forward to buying one either way, just a thought for an additional design feature. |
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Boise, ID | Just wondering if this is still in the works? Totally understand the need to test the design, but there hasn't been any update for awhile. . . |
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Rhode Island | On another site he posted the he had some personal issues come up that needed much of his time; stay tuned for a while.
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| Hi, I'm interested in a backrest. I have a luggage rack which is worthless without the backrest. |
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Northville MI | I gave up waiting and picked up a a trunk for my VV8, the wife is much happier on rides. |
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Richmond, Texas | I wish we would hear something one way or the other! |
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Boise, ID | There hasn't been an update on this for awhile. Has anybody heard anything? I would love to know if CycleOps backrest is still in the works.
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Neenah, WI | WitchDoctor has them for $500. http://buywitchdoctors.com/p/1650/victory-motorcycle-parts-other-st... |
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Richmond, Texas | Will the Victory luggage rack work with this? If so I want one bad! I sent them an email. |
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N. Miami, Florida | Yes the CycleOps USA quick release vision backrest will be coming soon. I have been embroiled in a bitter divorce for the past few months and that that came out of nowhere and it has been taking much of my time to deal with it, not to mention not working late anymore so as to spend time with my little girls to not let them be affected by it so much. I apologize for the delays as this came about just as I was ready to go into production. I'm am almost regrouped now and will be moving forward with it shortly and hope you all can understand the situation and how it affects one's life and productivity. |
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New Bohemia, VA | Will, sorry for the wringer you are going through, been there done that, couldn't afford the T-shirt. Aren't you also working on a Vision Solo Seat trunk combo? |
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N. Miami, Florida | Thanks Chris, and yes, the way this rig is going to work is there will be a base that mounts under the cowl, with two rectangular receivers coming through. There will be a full backrest version and a rack only support version, or option so to speak. It will only be a matter of which you choose to buy, or if you buy both, which you choose to use at the time. You can own both and simply swap the rack from one to the other, not needing to buy a rack for each.
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Maryland | What is the status of the backrest |
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Boise, ID | I would also love to hear an update on how the backrest is coming. Really interested in the design that was shown here if it's going to be produced. |
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ROCHESTER,NY | Hey Will,very sorry to hear all that going on!!! Been there done that also.Chin up Bro it will be ok. On the other note,glad to hear the P.BR. is still in the works. I've been checking the site,just about daily to see it appear. Waiting diligently for YOUR product.
RIDE HARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LIVE FAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DIE FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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N. Miami, Florida | OK guys, the divorce was thwarted, lawyers fired, filings withdrawn, and finally called off, and now that I've almost caught up on the busy season and all that entails from me, life is back to normal. I will be getting back to the backrest without further delay.
Sorry to have fallen flat for all this while on this, but as you can imagine, it was a rough 6 months to say the least, and thank you to all those who've been kind enough to send me messages of support here, in PMs, e-mails, and calls.
And one last thing... I promise you all it will be all you've come to expect from CycleOps USA in terms of quality, comfort, fit, and of course in perfect finish of the welds, the coatings, and of course the meticulous upholstery work we've been come to be known for.
Edited by CycleOps USA 2012-07-17 12:44 PM
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Boise, ID | Congrats on sorting out the personal life issues and I can't wait to see some pics of the finished backrest project! |
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Pittsburgh, PA | I have a tour model and never had the trunk off. My old lady would kill me if she lost her queen seat and armrests but are the fill panels still available should I want one? I like the look without the trunk in pictures and such but we do alot of 2 up riding. |
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ROCHESTER,NY | Oh well,glad u sorted everything out. But I broke down and bought the piece of shit , passenger backrest made by WitchDoctors. CRAP,CRAP,CRAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
RIDE HARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LIVE FAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DIE FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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N. Miami, Florida | BBQWIZ - 2012-07-18 7:10 AM
Oh well,glad u sorted everything out. But I broke down and bought the piece of shit , passenger backrest made by WitchDoctors. CRAP,CRAP,CRAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think I'll just  for a change.
Edited by CycleOps USA 2012-07-18 10:12 AM
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Orlando, FL | BBQWIZ - 2012-07-18 7:10 AM
Oh well,glad u sorted everything out. But I broke down and bought the piece of shit , passenger backrest made by WitchDoctors. CRAP,CRAP,CRAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
RIDE HARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LIVE FAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DIE FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BBQ, just sell that sucker and get one from Will~
Yea, now yer thinkin'
That's the ticket~ Yeaaaaa.
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Boise, ID | Update?? |
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| This backrest situation for 8-ball owners is kind of ridiculous. I'm thinking about buying a trunk just to have something back there, but I probably won't. So will there be one next year(backrest)? |
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Orlando, FL | Gilbertma, there is an aftermarket backrest that is just like the one Ma Vic used to make. And the word I read somewhere, was that Ma Vic was bringing back the butt ugly backrest sometime late this year (Sept? Oct?) Some of us have been waiting ang hoping for Wil to make a nice looking great backrest since I started this thread after talking to him personally. Hey, it's only been about 17 months and still waiting! LOL LOL LOL
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Boise, ID | I hesitate to ask, but is there any update on the CycleOps Vision passenger backrest? I am familiar with the other options that have hit the market, but they are all similar and I would like to be able to consider the option from CycleOps. A passenger backrest is really the one accessory that I want to add to my bike right now. I know others have waited longer than I have, but after a year of checking this site hoping for something solid on a backrest solution I am seriously considering one of the existing options rather than continuing to wait for vapor to become a reality. |
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N. Miami, Florida | Prototyping is in progress ) |
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA | I'm ready to be a field tester. |
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Orlando, FL | I'm drooling in anticipation. Go Wil, go~! |
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| Been waiting a looong time for the Cy Ops backrest and have come close to pulling the trigger on other options but have not. So I'm glad to hear that there's progress. |
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| I would also like to point out that this thread has 23,878 views, way more than any other topic on the front page- are you seeing that CyOps? I think there's a message in that. Git- R- Done |
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Danville NH | i think i am just going to fab i my own ...how hard can it be |
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Boise, ID | Been kind of quiet. Any update?? |
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Maryland | Any update |
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Boise, ID | Still no update? Seems like this issue has died. . . |
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Orlando, FL | RMD, I have tried for almost 2 years to get Will to make this. Then WItchDoctor talked about making one, but he dropped the ball also. Seems we are SOL. |
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N. Miami, Florida | It's still on the to do list. Unfortunately once again as soon as I'm ready to bring it out I end up embroiled in nasty divorce drama. This time it was my choice, and have gotten sole custody of the house and my 9 and 10 year old daughters on top of all the legal crap. This puts me with more turds on my plate than I an almost handle. B patient, and as soon as the dust settles I'll be on it like a cougar on a crippled chicken. Unfortunately for you guys my ills' well being comes before anything else and hope you all understand. Thanks for your patience! |
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, WI | MaddMAx2u - 2013-03-03 9:13 PM RMD, I have tried for almost 2 years to get Will to make this. Then WItchDoctor talked about making one, but he dropped the ball also. Seems we are SOL. Here's one - http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victory-Vision-Passenger-Backrest-/171000608100?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27d06e3564&vxp=mtr . |
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Orlando, FL | Rollin' - 2013-03-04 10:16 AM
MaddMAx2u - 2013-03-03 9:13 PM RMD, I have tried for almost 2 years to get Will to make this. Then WItchDoctor talked about making one, but he dropped the ball also. Seems we are SOL. Here's one - http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victory-Vision-Passenger-Backrest-/171000608100?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27d06e3564&vxp=mtr .
Thanks Rollin, but that's not what I and many others want. Some of us think that backrest is just FBU. F'n Butt Ugly. And Vic and someone esle is making those. What some of us want is a removeable backrest that looks nice and has a nicer shape, perhaps something oval-ish.
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Cruiser
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ROCHESTER,NY | I'm very pleased to see that your using my post.It dose make a good intro to the fact that nobody else has put one out there.
I took a lot of shit for putting my comment's on here about my purchase from W.Dr. I was even threatened to the fact that certain people wouldn't sell me their product's. I have refrained from buying any more product's unless,I can put my hand's and eye's on them before the $ change's hand's.
Just sayin.
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Puddle Jumper
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Boise, ID | This thread has become pathetic and a joke. |
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Cruiser
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Rhode Island | You have to look at it in perspective, he had marriage issues, tried to make it work for the kids sake; it didn't work out so now he has to deal with it and is trying to do what he believes is in the best interest for the kids. Sucks for us but kudos to Will for making the kids the priority.
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Puddle Jumper
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Boise, ID | Sorry, my comment was not intended to be directed at CycleOps. I certainly feel for him as he has tried to work through his family issues. I was referring more to the idea that the discussion of a backrest beyond the limited options which are basically the same has pretty much ground to a halt despite the fact that there are several of us wanting a new option. Sorry for the misunderstanding - I would never hold family issues against someone.
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Puddle Jumper
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| Still interested....
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Visionary
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| Say Victory is sekking the backrest again look on there web page |
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Puddle Jumper
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| Yeah, they have the backrest, but NO luggage rack for it!!...WTH??...I just bought the Vic backrest on eBay but it didn't come w a luggage rack...4-500 bucks for a LUGGAGE RACK is RIDICULOUS!!...I think I'll make my own brackets for the trunk rack I have already.... |
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Cruiser
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| We have luggage racks being made now. I'm hoping about 2-3 more weeks until complete. |
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Puddle Jumper
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| Yeah?....how's those HANDLEBARS coming btw???... |
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Cruiser
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| Our handlebars? They have been done for quite a while. |
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Iron Butt
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Peru, IN | B1gdawg0434 - 2013-09-23 9:53 AM Yeah?....how's those HANDLEBARS coming btw???... Here ya go, mate. http://buywitchdoctors.com/c/613/victory-motorcycle-parts-handlebars-general-accessories-vision/ |
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Puddle Jumper
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| Sweet!...thanks man!....so the heated grips won't work on the new handlebars?...do they come in chrome??....Also, the 1" risers you have online, can they be used under the Vision handlebars as well??... |
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Cruiser
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| Heated grips will work but you need to mount the switch in the center console- I have an install video. We can do chrome as a special order. Add $125. You cant do the risers. |
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