Solo seat identification

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Solo seat identification

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Hello everyone.
I'm looking for the solo seat backrest that is in the picture. I have the lower bars but not the backrest.
Hoping some one might know the name.
Thanks
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That looks like a Markland back rest.
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That definitely looks like my Utopia backrest.
**UPDATE** Sorry I didn't notice the brackets on the backrest. Definitely NOT a Utopia. I blame it on poor close vision without my readers on.
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Thud300 wrote:That looks like a Markland back rest.
I have a 1300 but that backrest looks exactly like mine which is a Markland.
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Thanks for the info. I have the lower attachment just not the upper and backrest. Will see if I can find one.
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Post by Barry »

There's a big difference between the Markland and Utopia backrest. The Markland adjusts front to rear. I found it wouldn't maintain enough pressure on my lower back. Also my wife didn't appreciate the brackets pushing her legs away from the seat. I ended up with a Utopia. It requires cutting a hole in the passenger seat cover. Their installation instructions are very good. I've had my Utopia for 15 years and won't ride without it. They're still available. Here's the link:
http://www.utpr.com/voyager.html
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