Want/need a back rest (M50) - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

Brackneyc · 10-09-2005, 11:54 PM

Fellow bikers, I need advice. I am looking for a backrest (sissybar) for my 05 M50. I have searched several sites, and the prices seem outrageous. At my local shop, the mounting hardware is only 10.00 less than the bar itself. Most places (excluding my local shop) want nearly 200.00 for the bar, and upwards of about --- 139.00 for the hardware. I have seen a few on Ebay for 172.00, that included hardware, but am wary of them due to the rather high prices found everywhere else.

Does anyone have any feedback to offer concerning one they have/like. I am looking for a taller rather than a shorter one, so maybe that is why the prices seem slightly out of line. Perhaps I have spent to much time on my XR650, and just need to accept the fact that cruisers are more expensive to upgrade.

**Trapper** · 10-10-2005, 03:22 PM

Get used to it. Accessories are over priced.

dragbar · 10-10-2005, 04:54 PM

i got lucky and found my billet for 81 bucks..hehe. But yea it's hard to find a good deal. I have a pretty good relationship with my dealer as well as a local custom shop so I good deals and alot of help with parts.

I'm pretty sure that the OEM Billet is really just a Jardine, so you might have more luck searching for a jardine that fits it.

stp1971 · 10-10-2005, 04:59 PM

Check out some of the threads where people installed the backrests on their M50's and see what brand they used. Then just price shop and see who will match or beat prices then plot them against each other.

Pinhy · 10-10-2005, 10:03 PM

i think a shorter one would look better on the M....at least the medium, not the tall. but of course comfort is the first priority so thats your call

i didnt realize they were that much! man, if this new woman works out and wants to ride with me, i'm going to have to take up a collection from you guys to get one! haha

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Mavman · 10-10-2005, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Brackneyc

Fellow bikers, I need advice. I am looking for a backrest (sissybar) for my 05 M50. I have searched several sites, and the prices seem outrageous. At my local shop, the mounting hardware is only 10.00 less than the bar itself. Most places (excluding my local shop) want nearly 200.00 for the bar, and upwards of about --- 139.00 for the hardware. I have seen a few on Ebay for 172.00, that included hardware, but am wary of them due to the rather high prices found everywhere else.

Does anyone have any feedback to offer concerning one they have/like. I am looking for a taller rather than a shorter one, so maybe that is why the prices seem slightly out of line. Perhaps I have spent to much time on my XR650, and just need to accept the fact that cruisers are more expensive to upgrade.

I was looking at these one some time ago

http://ssl.webhouse.es/WebCommerce/S...dProdLT=168589

http://ssl.webhouse.es/WebCommerce/S...dProdLT=383127

might check these along with others on their site, free shipping and shoot them an e-mail about fitment/is hardware included.

Brackneyc · 10-10-2005, 11:39 PM

Thanks Mavman. That is in my price range. I emailed them for specifics (height mainly). I'll keep you guys posted once I decide which one I am getting, just in case someone else wants one.

chadrob30 · 10-11-2005, 01:40 AM

Man those look nice, just too tall....wonder if they make them in a shorter height? Time to Google around..

Time4me2ride · 10-11-2005, 11:13 AM

I picked one up from www.scootworks.com for my M50. I chose the shortest one available, just didn't want the wife to feel like she was falling off every time accelerated.....Good service, fit perfect. They have some taller ones also

Pinhy · 10-11-2005, 11:25 AM

that scootworks one looks good...seems to be aboput the right height for my preference too....

if i ever need one (ie if i ever land a long term relationship (ie more than a month) with a woman that wants to ride) i'll look into that one. but damn, $260, might have to rely on EBay

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Uechi Kid · 10-11-2005, 06:07 PM

Jardine makes a really nice one but they are expencive.

http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/de...st___Universal

Mavman · 10-11-2005, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Brackneyc

Thanks Mavman. That is in my price range. I emailed them for specifics (height mainly). I'll keep you guys posted once I decide which one I am getting, just in case someone else wants one.

you bet........BUT like mentioned, seems like the more spent the better the quality, just depends on the amount ya want to spend and/or the deal ya can get.

Pinhy · 10-11-2005, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Uechi Kid

Jardine makes a really nice one but they are expencive.

http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/de...st___Universal

looks a lot like the one posted earlier in this thread, but you are right, Jardine is always nice but expensive

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10-09-2005, 11:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
Brackneyc In Training Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 2007 FXD Black. 2007 883 Low rider. Black Cherry Location: Quad Cities, IL Posts: 132	Want/need a back rest (M50) Fellow bikers, I need advice. I am looking for a backrest (sissybar) for my 05 M50. I have searched several sites, and the prices seem outrageous. At my local shop, the mounting hardware is only 10.00 less than the bar itself. Most places (excluding my local shop) want nearly 200.00 for the bar, and upwards of about --- 139.00 for the hardware. I have seen a few on Ebay for 172.00, that included hardware, but am wary of them due to the rather high prices found everywhere else. Does anyone have any feedback to offer concerning one they have/like. I am looking for a taller rather than a shorter one, so maybe that is why the prices seem slightly out of line. Perhaps I have spent to much time on my XR650, and just need to accept the fact that cruisers are more expensive to upgrade.

10-10-2005, 03:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
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10-10-2005, 04:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
dragbar Fifth gear streak Joined: May 2005 Bike: M50 Location: SE Missouri Posts: 1,375	i got lucky and found my billet for 81 bucks..hehe. But yea it's hard to find a good deal. I have a pretty good relationship with my dealer as well as a local custom shop so I good deals and alot of help with parts. I'm pretty sure that the OEM Billet is really just a Jardine, so you might have more luck searching for a jardine that fits it. __________________ I ate Chinese last night..........should of seen her struggle when i put her in the van. Доверя́й, но проверя́й.

10-10-2005, 04:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC / 2005 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,833	Check out some of the threads where people installed the backrests on their M50's and see what brand they used. Then just price shop and see who will match or beat prices then plot them against each other. __________________ Biketoberfest 2006 flashback courtesy of Intimid8er: "Like you knew damn well you shouldn't eat something like that, but all be damned to hell, you were gonna eat it!" __________________

10-11-2005, 01:40 AM	#8 (permalink)
chadrob30 Sprocket Pilot Joined: May 2005 Bike: 2008 B-King Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas Posts: 806	Man those look nice, just too tall....wonder if they make them in a shorter height? Time to Google around.. __________________ 2008 Suzuki B-King. Stainless Scorpion Slipons.

10-10-2005, 10:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
Pinhy Doesn't think you're funny Joined: Dec 2004 Bike: 05 Boulevard M50 Black Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 5,210	i think a shorter one would look better on the M....at least the medium, not the tall. but of course comfort is the first priority so thats your call i didnt realize they were that much! man, if this new woman works out and wants to ride with me, i'm going to have to take up a collection from you guys to get one! haha .

10-10-2005, 11:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
Brackneyc In Training Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 2007 FXD Black. 2007 883 Low rider. Black Cherry Location: Quad Cities, IL Posts: 132	Thanks Mavman. That is in my price range. I emailed them for specifics (height mainly). I'll keep you guys posted once I decide which one I am getting, just in case someone else wants one.

10-11-2005, 11:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
Time4me2ride Sprocket Pilot Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: Silver/Grey VStar1300 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 846	I picked one up from www.scootworks.com for my M50. I chose the shortest one available, just didn't want the wife to feel like she was falling off every time accelerated.....Good service, fit perfect. They have some taller ones also

10-11-2005, 11:25 AM	#10 (permalink)
Pinhy Doesn't think you're funny Joined: Dec 2004 Bike: 05 Boulevard M50 Black Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 5,210	that scootworks one looks good...seems to be aboput the right height for my preference too.... if i ever need one (ie if i ever land a long term relationship (ie more than a month) with a woman that wants to ride) i'll look into that one. but damn, $260, might have to rely on EBay .

10-11-2005, 06:07 PM	#11 (permalink)
Uechi Kid Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 04 M95, Yamaha VStar 650 Location: Antioch, Ca. Posts: 737	Jardine makes a really nice one but they are expencive. http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/de...st___Universal

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