Backrests for the S'wing

Emeskay · Subject: Re: Backrests for the S'wing Thu Aug 13, 2009 5:04 am

hondasilver wrote:

I believe it was better without the backrest. If you want the Utopia keep you more forward in the seat, You can adjust the set screw forward ... if you need even more forward movement you could replace the set screw with a longer set screw or raise the backrest and then readjust with the set screw.

Thanks for the info, Bill! I thought it would be better without the backrest also. I swear that I read the stuff, but it was in between other stuff at work. Embarassed

I'm going to quickly try the wood insert on the one I have now, but it seems like the Utopia will be better for me. cheers

By the way, I have a new website for you to look at. My husband found it: bmwboneyard.com. The prices seem really good, and its not only BMW stuff (He has an RT).

Mandy

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MikeO · Subject: Re: Backrests for the S'wing Tue Sep 22, 2009 2:50 am

My Utopia Backrest arrived this morning - not yet fitted but it's beautifully made.

Upside - cost £85.00.

Downside - £60.00 Import Duty and VAT!

I think it's worth it, though.

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'09 Silverwing 600 - 'The Winged Express' - Delta Blue, ABS, Heated Grips, Laminar Lip, Utopia rider's backrest, Givi pillion backrest & E52 Topbox, Cortech Super Mini Tank Bag as a tunnel-bag, Starcom Digital Comms System.

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honda_silver · Subject: Re: Backrests for the S'wing Tue Sep 22, 2009 5:16 am

MikeO wrote:

My Utopia Backrest arrived this morning - not yet fitted but it's beautifully made.

Upside - cost £85.00.

Downside - £60.00 Import Duty and VAT!

How do they determine Import Duty and VAT??

MikeO wrote:

I think it's worth it, though.

I believe the Utopia backrest is worth it.

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MikeO · Subject: Re: Backrests for the S'wing Tue Sep 22, 2009 9:02 am

VAT is added to the price which is printed on the label - 21% here.

I guess Import Duty is also calculated by the cost of the goods.

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'09 Silverwing 600 - 'The Winged Express' - Delta Blue, ABS, Heated Grips, Laminar Lip, Utopia rider's backrest, Givi pillion backrest & E52 Topbox, Cortech Super Mini Tank Bag as a tunnel-bag, Starcom Digital Comms System.

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honda_silver · Subject: Re: Backrests for the S'wing Tue Sep 22, 2009 9:19 am

MikeO wrote:

VAT is added to the price which is printed on the label - 21% here.

I guess Import Duty is also calculated by the cost of the goods.

49.6% Import Duty????

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Clearview w/vent, Givi E96/TB19/E52 with Admore Lighting, Alaskan Leather, Wrist Rests, 3M Solas tape, K&N air, Hyperpro spring, Grip Puppies, Airhawk, Utopia backrest, Stebel, Apexcone HIDs, StingerZ LEDs (w/Backoff WigWag), Knight Rider Sequential LED, NGK Iridium, Power Commander III, Manic Salamander, Saeng mirrors, Garmin Zumo 660, Dark-Side Sumitomo Tire

MikeO · Subject: Re: Backrests for the S'wing Tue Sep 22, 2009 9:42 am

Oops! I should have said €66.00 not £66.00 Embarassed

It's so confusing - $$$, £££ & €€€

Just looked at the paperwork:

Import Duty - €40.81
Admin - €25.00
Something I can't translate - €0.40

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'09 Silverwing 600 - 'The Winged Express' - Delta Blue, ABS, Heated Grips, Laminar Lip, Utopia rider's backrest, Givi pillion backrest & E52 Topbox, Cortech Super Mini Tank Bag as a tunnel-bag, Starcom Digital Comms System.

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MikeO · Subject: Re: Backrests for the S'wing Thu Sep 24, 2009 7:29 am

Backrest now fitted.
It's a lovely piece of kit but not quite as straightforward to fit as even the detailed but clear instructions would have one believe!

Fortunately, Ed (my partner) was able to apply a bit of muscle to get some of the holes to line up while I put the bolts in.

I suspect that the bum-stop may have been modified a bit as time's gone by - the holes I drilled appeared right in the corners of the plastic webbing so I has to chisel some of it away to make clearance for the nuts.

One is supposed to take off the seat but that was proving almost impossible so I gave up with that and did it with the seat in situ. I doubt it'd have made much difference, though.

The quality and finish of the item is first-rate and the covering and stitching match the original seat.

It remains only for me to spend time adjusting it to suit me.

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'09 Silverwing 600 - 'The Winged Express' - Delta Blue, ABS, Heated Grips, Laminar Lip, Utopia rider's backrest, Givi pillion backrest & E52 Topbox, Cortech Super Mini Tank Bag as a tunnel-bag, Starcom Digital Comms System.

www.x9ownersclub.co.uk - for all Maxi-Riders who want to RIDE!

"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."
Edmund Burke