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What are options on backrest for voyager xii?Would like to know what you guys use.
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We have a Utopia and have not been disappointed.
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Thank you ,I hear they are top notch.
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Utopia, Only way to go
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Yes. Utopia. Very comfortable and designed specifically to fit the Voyager. They'll even ask for the year so as to match the pattern of the seat.
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+1 & many more Utopia, Great company, great service, great engineering, Great product, They have Bayonet style which just unplugs from seat or permanent set-up. Been using one for about 28 yrs. :thmup: :thmup:
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Utopia cant be beaten. You have to slice a hole in your seat to mount it but they show you how to do it and installation is very easy and straight forward. The backrests are actual leather as well and will match the pattern on the rest of the seat.
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Utopia. Found one on flea bay. Followed the installation instructions on Utopia web site. Great product.
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I'm feeling out numbered here. I'm using a Markland I found at my local dealer. Lucky find that matched my seat pattern. So far, I love it and no need to cut up my seat to install it.
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How do you make a gl1200 backrest work on a voyager xii?
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You'll have to tell us.


wsm 1 wrote:How do you make a gl1200 backrest work on a voyager xii?
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I thought that was what they were,thats why I,m asking .If you don,t use a utopia what else is there?
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Utopia on my bike also,,about 12 years :thmup: :wnk2: :wnk2:
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Post by Air Force »

Utopia all the way! Much "cleaner" look and adjustable. I am getting another one for a Voyager that I just purchased.
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Utopia. It almost types itself out.
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