Number of posts : 11 Points : 4524 Registration date : 2011-12-31
Subject: Utopia Back rest Sat Jan 28, 2012 7:14 pm
Just has the Utopia Back rest installed on my 2007 silvewing Have read on the forum that some have used a stick to prop up the seat when open because the original shock will not hold. Has any one replaced this with an aftermarket from the auto parts store and if so- do you have the model # ? Would be interested in comments. Thanks Drew Arlington
honda_silver Silver Wing Guru
Number of posts : 2453 Location : Georgetown, Tx Points : 8163 Registration date : 2008-12-23
Subject: Re: Utopia Back rest Sat Jan 28, 2012 11:22 pm
drewscrew13 wrote:
Have read on the forum that some have used a stick to prop up the seat when open because the original shock will not hold. Has any one replaced this with an aftermarket from the auto parts store and if so- do you have the model # ?
Number of posts : 153 Location : Lexington NC Points : 4753 Registration date : 2011-10-27
Subject: Re: Utopia Back rest Sun Jan 29, 2012 6:16 am
Drew, I order the products listed above several weeks ago and it works great. About $40 total. Be extra careful and not let out too much gas in the cylinder as it can/t be replaced. Put some extra weight on the seat and leave it a bit too strong at first till you're sure what works best. Mine is adjusted so that it pops up when the key is turned. Sometimes it doesn't release from that second underseat latch and I take my fist and give it a pop on the seat just in front of the buttpad.
drewscrew13 Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 11 Points : 4524 Registration date : 2011-12-31
Subject: Re: Utopia Back rest Sun Jan 29, 2012 3:55 pm
When you ordered your Gas Springs from McMaster did you have to tell the size. I measured the factory on the Scooter and it's 12" long fully extended. Plan on calling McMaster tomorrow and order. Just was wondering if I need anything other than the 1@ 6465K12 Reducible Force Gas Spring 3.94" stroke 90 lbs max force M5 male threads SZ Thanks for you Info Drew Arlington
honda_silver Silver Wing Guru
Number of posts : 2453 Location : Georgetown, Tx Points : 8163 Registration date : 2008-12-23
Subject: Re: Utopia Back rest Sun Jan 29, 2012 4:29 pm
drewscrew13 wrote:
When you ordered your Gas Springs from McMaster did you have to tell the size.
No.
ulflyer Maxi-Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 153 Location : Lexington NC Points : 4753 Registration date : 2011-10-27
Subject: Re: Utopia Back rest Mon Jan 30, 2012 6:47 am
Make sure you order the two nylon eyelets:
1 @ 6465K12 REDUCIBLE-FORCE GAS SPRING, 3.94" STROKE, 90 LBS MAX FORCE, M5 MALE THREAD SZ
2 @ 6465K25 NYLON EYELET END FITTING FOR .59"CYLINDER DIA, REDUCIBLE-FORCE GAS SPRING
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Subject: Utopia Back rest 
