Testimonials
What do our
customers say about Utopia Products, Inc?
These are
actual email comments, just a few of the 100s we've received, over the years.
We leave off the last name to protect our customer's privacy, unless they say in
comment to use their name.
Hey Bob, Received the backrest yesterday and installed it last night. Little
nervous cutting into the seat but all worked out and looks great. I am sure my
ride to Daytona this weekend will be more comfortable. Thanks, Dave
Just want to let you
know I received the back rest yesterday and I'm amazed at the quality of
workmanship! Simply awesome. To say I'm happy with it is an understatement.
My bike won't be available until April 5 but this will definitely be the first
accessory I install. Thanks a million!............Stan
I don't know who
to address this to, but I just wanted to let you know that I received my new
back rest for the GL1800 - it's not installed yet, but I just wanted to say how
impressed I was with the quality of the product. Whoever might say that
American workers can't build a quality product need a guided tour of your
facility! It will be installed soon and looking forward to a ride. Thanks again,
Larry
Hi
Bob, Just a quick note to let you know that my back rest arrived today. Thank
you for your most professional and prompt service. I will have no hesitation in
recommending your company to my mates. Regards, Matt Rust, Australia
Just
recently I received my backrest It was easy to install and is everything you
said it would be and more. It Is nice to deal with honest people. God bless you
. J McCain
Bob, received the backrest
today. So far so good. Just want to say thank you, and WOW! Beautiful
craftsmanship! Great work! Thanks again, Seth
Thanks Bob. I have the Utopia backrest installed on my 2006 Vulcan Classic FI
Anniversary Edition. I am very pleased that I sent you the silver vinyl to
insert on the front side. Silver in the backrest ties into the silver on the
bike really well. Installation was a snap, even for a lawyer! As for comfort,
it is FANTASTIC. Best money Ive spent in a long time. I dont think the
Utopia Backrest and your thoughtful service and shipping practices can be beat.
Thanks again. Cheers Art
Well it took me a
while and reading the directions three or four times, but I did it! I got the
courage to take a knife to my seat. After that it was easy and Im glad I did it
what a difference in the comfort of my ride. Thank you for the high quality
backrest for my interstate. John R. Jackson,
Michigan
Bob, I received your package with the seat back today. Supper fast delivery. I
installed the back rest with no issues. I am very satisfied. Thank you very
much and may all you do continue to be blessed. Ron
Hi Bob just a quick note to
let you know the backrest works well , I rode the bike to work on Friday , about
50 miles round trip , the rest was very comfortable to lean against , it made a
real difference to my back ( about 2 years ago I herniated a disc in my lower
back ) the seats on the royal star are very comfortable but with no back support
you tend to hunch over a bit , your rider rest stops that and makes for a great
ride , thanks BOB your a legend mate .
PS . I had a guy on another
bike ask where I got the seat from while I was stopped at a set of traffic
lights , I gave him your web address .
Bob, Received by backrest
yesterday, installed it today. Very please with quality and it installed much
easier than I expected. Thanks for still making the hard to find quality
products for the older bikes. Will send you a picture in the future. Just in
time for a bike run with my wife this weekend. God Bless. Wes
Bob - I want to thank you for a
wonderful product. I have been looking for a back rest of this quality,
engineering, and well thought out installation process, for some time. Some of
what I found were very poor products and looked like it. Others were seat
combinations, way out of the price range I was willing to pay. I did not need a
new seat!! I needed a quality backrest! Your backrest product, is original
equipment quality and looks like it was installed as a factory item when the
installation is finished according to the furnished directions. I took my time
and made sure I went exactly by the enclosed directions, step by step, the whole
way. Installation looks great, but it did take me a little longer since I am not
particularly mechanically inclined. More like mechanically challenged, but I
made it, all is well, the directions were a life saver. I was able to figure it
all out and do it, as well, and that is a little extra bonus for my ego! The
bottom line here, where the rubber meets the road, is that you have a top
quality product, which fits exactly as it should, easy to follow directions,
ease of installation, quality components, strong and stable support, made to fit
my bike and not stand out like an add on which is out of proportion with the
rest of the bike. In a word, "GREAT"!!! You got it here when you said you would.
You demonstrated, great communication, honesty, integrity, and everything
just went as it should go. In other words, no problems and I am a happy camper!
Thanks Bob! William H
Yes!!!! My response
(and you can quote me) on my new backrest is YES!!!! It's great! Everything from
the workmanship to the way it looks is top notch. It feels good on my back too.
Many thanks for your high standards, John
P.S. It's always
nice to meet one of the family... Lord bless.
This arrived Friday
and we installed it the same day; it is perfect!! Just what he was looking
for. He says it is super comfortable. We couldn't believe how simple it was to
install...that NEVER happens. :o) Thanks again for everything, you guys are
the best! Lara Mitchell
Hi. today I
recieved the back rest for my burgman 650.. I put it on in a fair amount of
time.. it is designed very nicely.. after installation. I took it for a ride.. I
am here to say. that is a wonderful piece of art you folks make.. it is very
comfortable and I like it very much... thanks again.. Rich.. Fleetwood Pa...
Bob,I got the back
rest today. Wow, what fast shipping service. You only sent it two days ago. It
took me about an hour to install it, taking my time, and enjoying every
minute.Every time I get a new bike, the first thing I do is order a new Utopia
back rest. Once you've ridden with one of your back rests, nothing else is
comfortable. When I saw how long the wait was on your web site, I decided to
order one of the back rest that they are selling on eBay. For a small person, it
may be OK, but it pushed me up onto the tank, and was not adjustable. (Another
$100 down the drain.) The next day, I placed my order with you. I'm happy now! I
can finally enjoy my new ride. As always, thanks for great service and a great
product. Ben
Just wanted
to let you know you do wonderful work. The instructions were easy to follow, the
quality of the backrest is amazing. This looks like it was part of the bike
originally and I get lots of compliments on it. Thank you so much for taking
pride in your product it really shows. Jamie , Shawnee, Ok
I just install the
backrest on my Kawasaki Nomad. I had one on my Wing. Installed easy. Great
product! Thanks Dave
Hi, I just got my backrest, for my Vision, in
Thursday night and installed last night (Friday) and am just writing to let you
know how much I enjoy it. I was hesitant at first with the heated seat wires but
jumped in anyhow. I did find that my filet knife worked much better than the
serrated knife I had and after making the cut I was committed. The whole thing
took about 20 minutes as I had some problem finding the holes in the mounting
plate. This morning (Saturday) I was up and on the road at 4 a.m. and did about
350 miles. This completes what I already thought was a great bike. I was even
able to change positions of the backrest as I rode. Thanks for a great product,
and I am going to recommend it to others. Mike Tucson, Arizona
hi..i
received your back rest..for my yamaha royal star...wow..its great...thank you
very much...for a great back rest....awsome... yours truly,....joe, palm coast
fl...
Bob, I recieved the
backrest today at my door step. It was everything I had expected. Very
professional looking, welds were perfect everything went together just like in
the pictures. Cant say how easy it was to put on. Looks great on the bike feels
great on my back. Thanks for letting me ride in comfort once again. I
will without a doubt tell my friends about your company. Thanks again Jim
Bob, Can not say how GOOD and how WELL the backrest
fits on our VENTURE. The ease of installation matched your instructions just
perfect. Took me more than 5 minuites but not much longer. Just Love it for my
back. Great job and worth the it. Again Great Job. J.
Bob, Just wanted to
return a note about the backrest I ordered for my 2006 Royal Star Tour Deluxe:
This backrest is awesome! It was very easy to install and, once you figure out
that you are REALLY going to have to push the rear seat up deep into the
backrest bracket and it isn't going to hurt it, a very satisfying install. This
is the single best accessory I have purchased for my bike! The confort level
went way up and the price and workmanship cannot be beat! I was looking at
spending $600-700.00 on a seat/backrest combination because I thought that was
the only way I could get a backrest with enough room for a 6'2" man.
Your backrest has has so much adjustability in it that I don't feel cramped up
onto the tank at all. Very Highly Recommended for Royal Star riders wanting a
high quality product at an extremely reasonable price who want to be able to
ride and not have to stop until the tank is empty. Thanks for such a high
quality and well thought-out product! MICHAEL
Just a note to let you know I
received my backrest in good order on 5/13/08. It looks great! I had it
installed in about 1 hour,50% of that time was dismounting and mounting the
seat,(30 Min's. to measure twice, cut/drill once,tighten the bolts...LOL!). Took
my time as it was fun to do. Your Instructions and video made installation very
easy. Took the "Wing" out for a cruise after installation and made a few
adjustments for comfort along the way I'm glad I bought the "Utopia", my back
loves it. Rest assured that you will get free advertising from me at all the
events we go to. -Thanks again. Col JPM
Hello, I just want to take a
minute of your time to let you folks know how wonderful you are to work with. I
called to explain my plight about needing the backrest for my GL1800 Gold Wing
and I was greeted with a very understanding and caring member of your staff. She
took my order and I received it most promptly. Much sooner than I expected. I
installed the backrest exactly as the instructions explained and had no issues
at all. I am sure my trip to New England will be much more enjoyable now that I
have the backrest installed. Thanks again for speaking English and responding to
me as a customer with such pleasantness. And thanks again for providing me with
a quality piece of equipment that I am sure to enjoy for many miles. Thanks,
Joe
Bob, I
received the package yesterday and installed it last night. Everything fit like
a glove and the install was fast and easy. Thanks for a great product. It will
make riding my Vulcan 900 much more fun. Thanks again. Sam
Bob, just wanted
to give you an update on the backrest. After I received it, it took about 30
minutes to install because I wanted to make sure that I did it correctly. It
was a piece of cake. Last Wednesday, I took a trip to Dallas, TX on the Vision
with an overnight stop in B'ham, AL to play golf with a friend. The trip was
much more enjoyable because of the extra back support given by the Utopia
backrest. I made a few adjustments to the position, but I think I have it where
I want it now. The adjustments also are very easy to make.Thank you for taking
the time to develop the product for the Vision and thank you for a great
product. Bob Cumming, GA
Bob, A follow-up to our earlier email
conversation(s) about the Utopia backrest for my new Yamaha V-Star 1300T.I
received the backrest late yesterday afternoon and decided to devote this
morning (all day if necessary) to mount the backrest. After coffee, I told my
wife that I'd open the box and see what was going to be involved. About an hour
later, I came back into the house for more coffee. She asked how it was going
and I advised her that the backrest was installed and all went better than
expected.....and it did.Your instructions on the web and the enclosed
instructions were spot on. It really did take less than an hour from start to
finish.Thanks for a good product and good instructions.Another very satisfied
customer----Walter Griffin
Hi Bob! Just a little word to tell
you i just received mI backrest for mI flht today. Great quality and very
comfortable product .Some of mI french folks're gone be Jalous, for
sure!!! They already ask me for your website and mail. Please thank all your
team for me. Hope your all getting rid of your water
problem in OHIO. God bless. Bruno.
Received the backrest today, for
my Royal Star Tour Delux & hubby was ecstatic!! It was much better than we had
hoped!! We will be recommending your seats/website to everyone. Thank you
... Karen
I recieved the seat
in great condition, and installed it last night. It took me about 45 minutes to
do the work. after a little ride, and a few adjustments, I can honestly say
that I am a fool to have waited this long to buy your seatback/rest. I love it,
and I enjoyed shopping with you. Joe.
Just thought I'd
let you know the backrest kit did arrive and has been installed. I had a buddy
of mine help me with the installation. It took about an hour after wrestling
with the seat, the foam and both brackets trying to line up the holes everything
finally tightened up. Anyway it fits like a charm and I'm sure it'll make a
difference. I told another friend of mine who has a Helix as well about this
backrest thing and showed him a picture and who knows, you might get another
order. Nice doing business with you and might be back. Thanks, Carl
I can't comment
about the quality of the Utopia backrest I just put on my 98 wing. I am blown
away with the factory look of this backrest. The installation was a breeze.
Took me like 40 minutes. Can hardly wait for the weather to turn nice enough so
that I can go for a cruise with it. Happy Easter Weekend. Brian
Rec'd backrest yesterday(mar 6)
and had it installed in 20 mins...no problems...bolt holes matched
perfectly...Backrest looks great on bike and really does make ride more
comfortable...Thanks again, Jim
Bob, Got my new
backrest in Oct. of 2006. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I installed it
immediately upon receiving it. Here in northern New York our riding season is
pretty short so I do a lot of intense riding to get 10-12 thousand miles a year.
fortunately I am retired (almost 70 years old). Your back rest is a God send for
me as I have a real bad back problem, but can still ride, praise the Lord. The
back rest was very easy to install adjust on my 2006 Yamaha Road Star, just wish
I had purchased one earlier. Again thank you and bless you. Helwig, New York
Dear Folks, Received my backrest
3/4/08 and installed it (apprx 1 hr.) I commend you on a very professional job.
Quality is great and it works to perfection. Thanks again for a great job Ed
HEY I GOT THE NEW BACKREST INSTALLED IT THE NEXT DAY AND SURE DO LOVE IT. MADE A
FULL DAY OF RIDING ON SATURDAY AND WAS QUITE COMFORTABLE. HAD MANY GUUS COMMENT
ON IT AND GAVE THEM ALL YOUR WEB SITE. WILL TAKE SOME PICS AND SEND THEM TO YOU.
ONCE AGANIN THANKS SO MUCH. NEIL, BEAR HEAT AND AIR
I got the back rest and this one
was even easier that the last one. No problems installing. Works great!! Thanks
for being so creative and developing this product. It really makes riding more a
pleasure than riding already is. Thanks again. Rick
Bob, I'd like to testify to
your customers, or better yet, to your potential customers about your
outstanding products. As you are aware, this is the fourth backrest I have
owned from Utopia, and it is now difficult to imagine riding a motorcycle
without a Utopia backrest. My first was a Honda 750, the second a Honda VTX
1300R, then a 2001 Gold Wing. One would think the Gold Wing would be the bike
to end all bikes. However, it was a little more bike than I needed around town,
so...I purchased a 2003 Silver Wing. Now, even though this fourth one was a
little trickier to install, I confirmed several things that I learned with my
first installation: Trust Utopia products to be very high in quality, trust the
comfort improvement that will occur by their installation, and trust that by
following the directions, you will have a professional-looking job! I bother to
write again because of the AMAZING comfort this particular backrest created on
my S ilver Wing. I directly compare the comfort level to that of the Gold
Wing. I can ride for 300+ miles in virtually the same comfort as the larger
bike affords. Customer Service, personal attention and delivery were once
again perfect. I remain your loyal customer, Dr. Tom
I would like to congratulate you on
a fine product and excellent service. I had the Utopia Backrest installed on my
Burgman AN650 on the 30th of November 2007 and I am already feeling
the benefits, especially when taking off from a standing position where the
Utopia backrest adds to the riders stability not to mention the correct back
support.Thankyou and I hope your firm goes from strength to strength. Also I
would like to extend to you and everyone at Utopia my warmest Christmas wishes
and a Happy, prosperous New Year from my wife and I in Adelaide, South Australia
Dear Bob, today
your backrest arrived in Germany. Much earlier than we expected - great !!
Color match to an 21 year old saddle - better than ever expected !!!!
Impression of quality of materials and workmanship - OUTSTANDING !!!!!
Hello Utopia Family! I just wanted to
thank you for your outstanding backrest! I have a 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan 500.
Finding accessories for my small cruiser is nearly impossible. I have managed
to find a few that make it look like a big cruiser and your backrest on my bike
is like the cherry on top of an ice cream sundae. IT LOOKS FANTASTIC! It might
be a junior size cruiser, but we ride proud among the biggest of hogs. I wish
you continued success with your company! Diana
It arrived today, took approx
15 min to put on....Looks good, recommend you get the word out to more Harley
guys about your backrest.....Looks perfect and was simple to put on....Thanks
Jim
Just want to say
thanks for making such a great product. I received the backrest for my Yamaha
RSV on time as your build and ship date indicated. It was a breeze to install
and adjust. Before I would start getting a back ache after about 60 -70 mile. I
recently took a 400 mile trip to the coast and felt like I could have rode the
entire way with out stopping. I could easily go the 170 miles between gas stops.
I was afraid I was going to have to give up riding before I bought the Utopia
backrest. This was definatly one of the best purchases I have ever made. The
quality and ease of installation is outstanding. Thanks again for a great
product. Ricky
I received the
backrest today and it took 30 minutes to install----this is a great product and
thank you----I'll being showing it to a few of my friends tomorrow. Patrick
Dear Utopia, I recently purchased
your backrest for my Vulcan 900 and was 150% satisfied with your product. I am
56 and have found a renewed interest touring thanks to your backrest. I was
more than pleased with the quality and detailed craftsmanship that went into
producing this product. Your company is blessed to have employees that take
pride in their work. Nothing pleases me more than to have a great product made
in AMERICA. Thanks again and I am sure I will enjoy many years of riding thanks
to all of you. God Bless Bill, Pittsburgh
Hello, I just
received my backrest today (I think it was delivered to another office near
mine). I just wanted to thank you for your craftsmanship, and more importantly
your quiet witness for the Lord. There are two reasons that I chose to order my
backrest from you. The first is that it looked like you did good work (and the
pillow design matched mine), and also because you had the faith to quietly be a
witness for the Lord on your website. Thank-you and God Bless. Rae
Bob, just a quick note to say how
much I appreciate you getting the backrest to me before the Sturgis trip. The
installation went smoothly and I am really impressed with how comfortable and
good looking the Utopia package looks on my bike. I rode over 1400 miles in 4
days and my back and I thank you!! Buck
It
arrived Friday, Thank you very much. It fits great and better yet it feels
GREAT!!!! This will make our trip to TN. so much better. Have been letting
everyone know to try Utopia back rests. John
Just wanted to
thank you and the staff for the excellent work you do. I am a member of the
Venturers M/C and read a post about your company and the quality backrest you
offered. So I ordered one for my 07 RSV. Though there was a long wait for it, I
received it on the 11th of this month. Only took about 20 minutes to install. I
am impressed with the looks and craftsmanship. It also is very comfortable on my
back while riding, since my wife and I do long frequent rides.We want to thank
you for a wonderful product. I will let others know where to get one for their
machines. Keep up the good work. Sincerely: Richard
I just
installed my backrest for my Kawasaki Vulcan Classic 1600 that I received this
week. All I can say is, WOW". Your installation instructions were simple and
easy to follow and I can't wait to take my new "recliner" for a ride. Great
job. Thanks, Ted
Hi Bob, I
received my backrest on July 11,2007. It was all you guys said it would be and
more. I installed it in less than half an hour thanks to your great instruction
sheet. A perfect fit for the holes in the seat support. You guys did a great
job and it fits and looks great on my machine. The main thing is that it also
keeps me straight in the saddle and causes me to be less fatigued while riding
long distances. Great job all around, Randy
Bob; Like you said
it came in the mail on Mon. Awsome work, matches the bike exactly. It felt
strange at first (never had a back rest before) but I got used before the end of
my second ride. I could ride all day now, it's like I'm I riding my lazy-boy
down the freeway. Well worth the wait! I will highly recommend your product.
James
yo I just received your drivers
backrest for the rocket 3 and it is great you guys make a great product well
worth the money.thx because i found you guys on r3owners.com i saved a lot of
money not having to buy a new seat and backrest thx again...vinnie
I have had
the backrest installed for about a month now and just wanted to let you know
that it is the greatest thing since sliced bread! Sure makes crusing a lot
easier on the body. Thanks for making a great product. Lumpy
Bob, Just a brief note to say
thanks for getting the backrest for my 2005 RSTD done so promptly. I received
it Wednesday and installed it that night. I rode to work the last 2 days and can
definitely tell the improvement on my back with the new backrest. Thanks again.
Sincerely, Gerry
Bob, It"s been almost
a year since I received my backrest for 2006 Royal Star Midnight Venture from
Utopia. Sorry it has taken me so long to give you feedback. I am absolutely
thrilled with the quality and beautiful workmanship of the of my backrest. The
installation was very quick and easy. The benefit of not giving you instant
feedback is that since installation I have accumulated 5000 miles on my scoot
and can assure everyone that you produce an outstanding product. I would
recommend your product to any serious long distance rider..... or anyone for
that matter....look no further. Incidentally, I have been in some of the best
bike shops in the country and I inevitably see Utopia special order backrests
still in their package awaiting pick-up by by the lucky new owners
Thanks for the
great work and your dedication to customer satisfaction. M
My
back rest arrived Thursday and was installed the same day. It was a breeze just
as advertised. I haven't gotten to take the bike for a ride yet to check it out
but just from sitting on the bike with the jack under it the back rest felt
great. Weather permitting I'll know tomorrow exactly how it feels after several
miles with it. I'll let you know the outcome of that but I feel I know the
answer already. Thanks for answering my e-mails so promptly and in being true
to your word on the ship date. It's been a pleasure doing business. Best wishes
Hi Bob, Ron L.
here from Buffalo NY. I just wanted you to know how pleased I am with the
backrest. I truly wish I would have been a wiser man and got one about 20 years
ago.The product is solid, I am not a light weight I go about 275lbs. very good
quality, and the material is excellent grade stuff, easy to install (about 30
mins) and so comfortable it makes the ride even better than before. Im very
happy and satisfied with it and wish to thank you for the great service; you are
truly a man of your word and make one very useable product, worth every penny.
VERY NICE!!!!! Thank You Again Ronald
I purchased my 1996 Honda Goldwing
when it was new...and shortly afterwards bought your Utopia backrest. Now, 11
years later both the cycle AND your backrest (in Cosmopolitan Gray) are still
going strong, with over 148,000 miles on them. (I also purchased your passenger
armrests and storage pouches.) I must say, you make great products...even in
the Florida sun the upholstery material has shown very little wear or fading. Unfotunately,
the original seat hasn't fared so well and was recently replaced with another
OEM Honda seat - by the way, your material color still matches almost perfectly
with the new seat. (If you didn't make such good products you probably could
sell more.)I want to swap the backrest to my new seat, but somehow I've lost the
original installation instructions. If possible, can you e-mail (preferred) or
send me a copy of the instructions on how to install this backrest? Waiting to
hear from you. Pete
Hie Bob, I received my backrest
yesterday exactly 5 days after you ship it.That seems a correct delivery time
for France and packaging is excellent.No more than 15 minutes were necessary to
fit and adjust it on my valkyrie.Instructions are clear and easy to follow.The
product is nice and i'll recommend it to the french bikers i know. Have a good
day Regards Jean
Bob, Just thought
I'd let you know Thursday,I received the driver's backrest for my 06 Yamaha
Royal Star Venture. After a couple hours time (I first had to eat dinner, feed
and exercise the pups) it was on and looking and feeling great. Simple, complete
instructions made it so easy and quick to install. Most of all, it looks great
and matches the rest of the seating. Looks like quality workmanship and
material. There will be no hesitation on my part to recommend Utopia to all.
Thanks for a great product. Jim
Thanks.
BOB, I JUST GOT THE BACKREST, WHAT A GREAT ITEM, IT LOOKS GOOD ON MY
STRATOLINER AN FEEL EVEN BETTER. IT TOOK ME ABOUT ONE HOUR TO INSTALL JUST LIKE
YOU SAID. WHITH MANY THANKS TO YOU FOR YOUR HELP IN SENDING ME THE BACKREST
DEFORE I LEFT ON MY TRIP TO DAYTONA. YOUR NEW CUSTOMER AND PROMOTER, RODOLFO
I wanted to let you know that I ordered a backrest for my new Goldwing last
summer. I did the install myself in about an hour without any problem. I would
say to anyone whos thinking about a backrest, to go with the Utopia. No need to
look at anything else. Its the best Ive seen for quality and comfort, and the
price is reasonable for what you get. Doug
Hi Bob. I just got the backrest. Wow, it is fantastic.
Thanks for matching the stitching, I was hoping you would. Taxes and duty only
added up to $41, so not too bad. I will definitely recommend your backrests to
anyone I can. Thanks again. Frank.
The fit and quality of the
backrest and mounting bracket is excellent. The help and advice that you and
your friend ( the person with the other Honda V-30 ) was excellent. Thank you to
you and all the people in your company who helped build this for me This is the
backrest to own. None of the others come close. I know you could have blown me
off like the other companies did as this was a custom job but you did not and
for that I can not thank you enough. Thank you, Jeff Gruver.
Got the back rest and arm rest bags!!! Wow. what great
items. They'll make riding our wing even more enjoyable!!! Y'all done
good!! Again, mucho thanks Jim
Hi
Folks, Thanks a million for sending me the backrest before I left on my trip.
It installed just like you said and looks and feels great! Thanks again.
Billy
I just wanted to say thank
you for the quality workmanship of my new back rest. I took a little longer than
I had hoped originally in getting the back rest, but the wait has definitely
been worth it. I am very pleased with the way that it mounted up to My rsv so
easily and quickly, and the adjustment is very simple and quick to make. Again
thank you for your hard work in a fine product. I hope to have many thousands of
trouble free miles with my bike and the back rest that will make those miles so
much better. Sincerely, Scott
Sorry bout the slow response
but have been on vacation. But when I got home I had received the backrest I
ordered for my MM ed. Venture and it looks great and feels even better. Plus
easy installation. Great work Grandpa!! From a new Grandpa also. Thanks Gary
Howdy... Received my backrest a few days ago... Pleased to report I am very happy with it. I used to think I really enjoyed riding, as I average over 15,000 miles a
year on a motorcycle. But now I enjoy it even more than I knew was possible... Thanks for the great quality product, and believe me, you just got a new
promoter!!!
Steve
i new we cutting it close to our trip to Colorado, everyday i would check
my e-mail to see it was shipped yet, today i came home and check my e-mail no
word, but to my surprise ups had left a package on my carport while i was
checking my e-mail, it was the best surprise i could have getting because we
leave Friday morning and i believe it will save my back. i got it mounted in
about 30 minutes and it fells great. that was the last piece of the puzzle to
start this trip. since a am a member of a large group of motorcyclist, CMA
God bless you . your deliver day was right on, so many companies can not even
get close. thank you much. Clay
after a couple months I have to tell you the Honda Silver Wing backrest
converts my ride from a bar stool to a dining room
chair...excellent...thanks...lt
I received and installed the driver
backrest you sent for my 2005 Triumph Rocket III
What a treat from installation to the
first test ride, less than an 1/2 hour. NOW THE RIDE IS COMPLETE! You should
be proud! Thanks, Ben
I got the back rest last night and put it on this morning,
it took about and hour to install and it looks great, took it out for about and
hour ride, game and adjust the height, I think I will really be pleased, looking
for- ward to getting my wife's Thanks Bryan
I received the backrest
exactly when you predicted. I installed it today
with no problem. Thanks for an awesome product.
Recieved
the part ordered, just a small note to say thanks, for all you and crew have
done... You are highly recommended from me always... Thank you again... God
Bless to all. Lyle
Received my back rest last Friday,
installed it on Saturday and have been loving it every since! You did a great
job in matching the design and the ease of installation was an added bonus.
Keep up the great work and may all of God's blessings be upon you and yours.
Mark
This is a shameless plug for a company I
have no connection with other than
be a customer. I posted here a while ago about buying a new seat so I could
get a backrest for this bike. I am amazed after two years Kawi still do not
have very many accessories. :( Anyway I decided to try this backrest out
first. I talked with the owner in email and was satisfied with the
responses. The backrest came last week and I thought it would take a while
to put it on the bike. Over coffee, at the dining room table, wife and I had
the seat apart, foam off and the new bar on in much less time than we
thought it would take considering I am useless as a handyman.
I had the F & S backrest on my '03 Nad but this one is much more comfortable
and a lot more economical. When I find something I like, I like to give
the company credit. BTW, the company support our troops! Well done Utopia! LD
Hello Bob, thank you for the
explanations... I finally installed my back rest... And I have only a
single word, WOW, WOW and WOW...Incredible the quality of your backrest
and the look which it gives on my Burgman...You can be sure that when I
shall change my Burgman 400 for 650 I go you order at once the
backrest...Once again, thank you for everything and long life has
UTOPIA... Franois |
It is with pleasure that I take this opportunity to
convey a word of thanks to all of the personnel who work at UTOPIA PRODUCTS
INC.
I received my back rest for my Shadow ACE and have
installed it.
The workmanship quality of the back rest is outstanding.
The installation of the back rest to my seat was a peace
of cake. Made in America by Americans can't be topped any where else in the
world.
You have proved that beyond a doubt.
Warmest Regards
William
Just
thought you might want to know I bought a back rest for my 1600 Nomad a couple
of months ago and I love it. It went on just as the instruction
said (although a second set of hands came in handy when I re-covered the
seat). I did it while watching a basketball game in my living room and was
done by the end of the first half. Riding with it has been great and my only
question is why I waited so long to buy one. Keep up the great work and
God bless you all Thomas
I have recently received the driver's backrest for my
Midnight Venture. I was so impressed with the level of craftsmanship, design,
functionality, and overall value of the product, that I had to write this email.
Thank you so much for your commitment to making good products for a good
price...Jack
Received my new backrest
on Friday May 26th, got all the tools your website stated was required for
installation. Put it on with no trouble at all by following the well wrote out
directions and it looks great. You guys did an awesome job, matches perfectly
and has serious OEM quality. It has made riding allot more comfortable by far. I
really didn't think that was possible. Thanx a million, worth every penny.
I just wanted to give you some positive feedback of
your product, (not that you need any) I bought a backrest a while back and
just had it installed today, I took a ride and wonder how I have lived without
one? I had it installed on my 2003 Suzuki Burgman 400. Thank you for a great
backrest! Diana
Bob I'd just like to thank you for the great backrest... I received it
today one day after you said you would ship (course I do just live just down the
road). The quality is super and the install only took minutes. I just can't wait
to go to work tomorrow to try it out and I hate work! Thanks again and trust
that I will give high praise about your products. Keep up the good work. Cliff
I had a Helix before the
Burgman and a PO of the Helix had removed the Utopia backrest that was
installed. After riding the Burgman for the last six months with the Utopia
backrest installed, Im a believer. It makes long trips so much more
comfortable and on the big Burgman, there is still plenty of room for my wife on
the back seat. I just need to get her a backrest for the GIvi E52 topcase I
have on the back. Youll be pleased to know that Utopia backrests are often
recommended to newbies on the both Yahoo Helix and Burgman discussion groups
that I participate in. Ill be sure to put in a good word for your customer
services based on the follow to my inquiry that you just provided. Tom.
Hello,
I wanted to let you know that I received my order one day before it
was scheduled to be shipped. This backrest was easy to install and is a
quality product. It makes a world of difference in my riding comfort (I have
an old man's back)!! Now that it is installed, I don't think I would want to
ride without one. Many thanks!!!
I got it, I installed it then I took it
for a test ride. I wish I got one last year, I don't know how I made it with out
one. Awesome product, thanks. Jim
Thank-you for the great backrest! Your workmanship is superior and your
design is excellent. The backrest has made my motorcycle a joy to ride and
not only fits me at 6'1" and 220 lbs, but also fits my son at 5' 9" and 150
lbs and a good friend who is 6' 7" and somewhere over 300 lbs. It has been a
joy to do business with your company.
Calvin
I just wanted to drop you a line to tell you that I
received the back rest for my Honda Valkyrie. Why I did not order it 3 years ago
when I got the bike I will never know! It works great! Rode the bike 250 miles
yesterday and it was wonderful. The bike even seems to handle better now. I
feels like I have more control over the bike. Thanks again for a great product,
Gary
I got it, I installed it then I took it
for a test ride. I wish I got one last year, I don't know how I made it with
out one. Awesome product, thanks.
I want to thank you for a
job well done. The back rest for my 2006 Midnight Venture came through just
as you advertised and even better. Everything bolted up as listed in the
instructions, so perfect that even a dummy like me took 15 minutes to complete
it. Its a pleasure doing business with you and Ill tell all my friends and
future friends what good people you are to doing business with. Again thanks
for your excellent product and professional practices. With Appreciation:
Stewart Poole
Bob, I received your
backrest for my '04 Midnight Venture today. It took me about 30 minutes to
install it, and about half of that was spent looking for my drill bits! Took it
out for a short ride, did some final adjusting, and it feels GREAT. I'm looking
forward to putting some miles on it now. You make a quality product, and I will
recommend you to all my riding friends. Feel free to use my comments on your
site. Thanks again, Richard
Bob, I finally managed to get the Wing on the road today. Only a short run
but I thought Id let you know how impressed I am with the backrest. Easily
the best on the market and comfort that is un-matched. Ive tried other makes
and models but Utopia rules! Now this old guy can add a few miles before
breaks! Thanks again. Best regards, Ian
Got my back rest a couple weeks ago an installation on my Heritage Softail
was a snap. Really love the comfort !! Did a 300 mile run today and man what a
diffrence in the way my old back felt when I got home . Thanks for a good
product . Charlie
Thank you Bob! Very compliments for your product. I'm looking forward to ride
with the back rest. Flavio
I just wanted to let you know that the backrest arrived as you promised.
What a great product! It is everything everyone on the forms said it was. Great
quality, fits perfectly, and really helps my old back last longer on those
twisty Colorado mountain rides. Thanks so much! Tom
Good day Bob, I received by
drivers back rest this past week, thank you very much. It went on very easily,
the instructions were clear and concise. It looks and feels great. It was
great doing business with you. Thanks again. God bless Syd
This is a great product and very well made. Fitted it easily and it is
about the most useful accessory I've bought. Very comfortable now on a long trip
and my partner doesn't have to massage my back now. Most short rides, say 4
hours, don't seem long enough now.
I recently ordered a backrest for my burgman 650 and
wanted to report to you that i was very happy with the quality of the
backrest, the workmanship was superb the instructions very clear. I was leary
of buying off the internet but after reading posts from the burgman fourm i
felt comfortable dealing with your company. There wasn't any negative comments
just high praise. Thanks again Les
Just a follow-up: I got the Utopia
seatback and installed it. It's perfect. It's very comfortable and I love
the look of it. The vinyl fabric and stitching match the factory seat so
exactly that it looks like deluxe OEM Thanks, Jim
Just wanted to drop a note and thank you
for the beautiful job you did on my backrest. It matches the seats perfectly and
looks great. I can't believe I found you by dumb luck after looking for over a
year. I will definitely recommend your work to everyone who asks. Thanks
again, Dave
Bob, I had one of your back rests on my 04 Road Star and it was the best
option I added to the bike. It seemed to take the fatigue out of riding long
distances. I am looking forward to installing this one and adding the comfort I
enjoyed from my first one.
Just a quick note of thanks for a great product and great
service. My backrest arrived last week and I was able to install it with no
problems. I didn't think my Arrow stapler was up to the task to re-install the
cover so a local upholstery shop fixed me up for $20.The backrest made my
weekend trip more comfortable. I am still fine tuning the settings and figuring
out how to gracefully mount and dismount. I changed my seat height during my
trip; the sliding bar works great. I'm looking forward to showing off my
backrest at a regional BMW "LT" rally in April. Weyman
Just thought you'd like to know. I
received my new backrest on 03/24. The installation on my 99 Honda Valkyrie went
very smooth - took about 15 minutes. I gotta tell ya that the support of the
backrest improves my riding comfort enormously... no more slouching from back
fatigue. I should have bought this product a long time ago.Thanks for a great
product, and great service. Richard
Bob, have received your
extremely well made backrest..got it fitted in approximately 11mins (Im a bit
slow) and can now finally hold on to my Rocket III ..but more importantly am
extremely comfy doing it. Thanks for the express service. Ravi
I took my first ride with my new Utopia
backrest last Friday -- 320 miles. I just want you to know that in over 40
years of motorcycle touring, this is the most comfortable backrest I have ever
used. I like the multiple adjustments, the quality is first class, and it
looks great on my ElectraGlide. What more can you ask? Oh yes. Less expensive
than the HD aftermarket backrest, which doesn't adjust like yours. Great
product. Neil PH.D.
Just
a short note to let you know how much I appreciate what you did for me.The
passenger seat is back on the bike and the back rest is GREAT!!!!!!! and it
looks good also.You have exceeded my expectations and I will tell all my biker
buds about you and your company.Hopefully,you will get some orders for the
backrest. God Bless you and yoursand keep the shinny side up.I am on my way to
Daytona Beach for BIKE WEEK. Bill
Wow! This was the fastest delivery ever
I got from USA. Has arrived on the 22nd and this evening (23rd) I installed in
on my 30th anniversary Goldwing... Was a little bit tricky with cutting the foam
in the sattle all that, but finally I got it fixed and it looks really awesome.
Can't wait until snow and ice are melting outside to take a first ride feeling
the backrest behind me...Thanks a lot again and greetings from cold Switzerland,
Martin
Hi there. Just thought I would drop you a quick
feedback on the Utopia backrest. It was incredibly pleasing to recieve the
product on time, of such high quality and as easy to fit as promised. I have
just finnished a 2500km ride around the south of Western Australia with the back
rest on my Yamaha Royal Star and not once did I suffer from a sore back. This
is a vast improvement on the 2 hours that I used to last before the pain set in.
To put it simply....... Bloody Brilliant. Regards, Les (Gizmo)
Thank you so much for the backrest that
I received today, I installed it right away (only took 5 minutes!) and I
am EXTREMELY happy (very high quality product)! It fits better than anything
else that I have tried (at any price) and is very comfortable. You are welcome
to give my email addy to anyone interested in getting the backrest and I will
highly recommend it! Kind regards, Stef, Cape Town South Africa
I want to
take a moment to thank you for such a great product. I received my backrest
yesterday and had it installed and adjusted in less than 30 minutes. It matches
the original seat on my 2006 Royal Star Midnight Venture perfectly and looks
like it was made and installed in the Yamaha factory. I look forward to putting
a lot of miles on my new bike in comfort.Thanks again and God Bless, David
I finally got it installed today. The Quality is excellent, the
installation is too easy and the comfort is priceless. Thanks for making a
high quality product. Big John
Greetings Brothers and Sisters, I finally gave your
product a decent test......freeway miles at speed. WOW! What a huge improvement
(was there a difference? yes -- but, I'm sticking with the word "improvement").
Once I got over my phobia of cutting (the foam and seat cover), the installation
was quick, easy and fun. My #1 concern was the impact it would have on my wife
(my wonderful passenger). Other than having something between us when she gives
me a hug, it doesn't infringe on her comfort in the least. Regarding her hugs: I
love um.....out of the blue, she wraps her arms around me and gives me a squeeze
which says, "I love you...this is wonderful...I really enjoy being out here on
this thing with you...". The pouch is a great touch (very convenient);
workmanship is top notch; it fits perfectly; it performs as described and
expected; I love it....what more could I expect! Thank you for a fine product
and great customer service. May God continue His blessings on you, your business
and your loving family. Jim
I received the backrest on Friday
afternoon. It arrived in great condition and I just wanted to thank you for
sending me a great product. I have already installed the backrest and it is
everything and more than you advertised. I would be happy to send you a photo
of the bike with the backrest installed and would be more than happy to make
my comments about your product available to anyone interested. Thanks again
for your product and professional business ethics. Sincerely, Mark
I received the backrest yesterday, installed it this
morning. Everything fit, and looked great. I tried it out, and what a
difference! I have never had any back issues while bike riding, but I can tell
that this is going to make those long rides even better. Thanks,William
Hi,
Recently purchased a drivers backrest
for my 2005 1600Vulcan Nomad. Invoice # 47751. Arrived quicker than I expected
and installed very quickly and easily (actual time about 30 mins) after
reading the online instructions and seeing the detail pictures that came with
it. I asked some upholsterer friends to supervise me, but the only thing I
needed from them was their air powered stapler, much better than manual.
This is a very comfortable and well
built drivers backrest. And it was cheaper than any other drivers backrest I
found. Not that there are many for the Nomad. I am very pleased with this
purchase and have received many compliments and inquiries in just the few days
I have had it.
A friend has a Corbin seat and bought a
drivers backrest from Corbin that fit the mount already in the seat. The
install was easy, but at more than $325.00 I thought it was pretty high
priced. Not near as comfortable as yours either. Very rigid and kind of hard.
Doesn't swivel, so adjustment is critical.
Glad I found you guys.And Thanks for
making a quality product. AJ
I got the seat back today. It took about 30 minutes to
install, and I was on the road. The difference in comfort must be
experienced to believe. My wife and I both have your seat backs on our bikes. If
everything worked as well as wasp spray and Utopia seat backs, this old world
would be a better place to live. Ben
Hi Bob, Just to say back rest turned up
yesterday took 20 mins to fit "what a great product" Thanks Alan
Got my new back rest on my Royalstar ,
it is more than I expected. Very professional job, easy install, and I am having
a hard time staying awake on my bike. Just like my easy chair. can't wait to
take a trip. Thanks guys for a job well done and a bargain at the price.
Thanks again Bill
Just wanted to send a note
to share my amazement with your company and your product ~When I saw my ship
date, I thought thats when it would be shipped out from youbut it was on my
porch that dayand that was the first day after a long holiday weekend! Wow!
Then, I tackled installationkinda nervous about doing it myself, but it was
exactly as you described. It took me about an hour or so, but that was with my
golden retriever trying to help me every minute, so if I had to do it again, it
would be under 30 minutes no nerves and no help! Now for the real testit took
about 2 spins around the neighborhood to finish getting the adjustment just
right for me. Since then, Ive put a couple hundred miles on, and I have only
one thing to say about your product HOW HAVE I LIVED WITHOUT THIS????!!!! My
bike feels like a whole new riding experiencewow! Thanks so much, I will never
have a bike without a Utopia backrest againI love it! Bev
I even went as far as getting another seat off ebay just
in case I did something wrong with the installation, Boy was I wrong it was so
easy to put it on my Suzuki Burgman 650 only took me about 40 min. Plus the
backrest is so well made and fits exactly to my seat. And the best part of all
of this the backrest is so comfortable I can't believe how great it feels I can
seat up straight and my back had no pain after my two hundred mile test drive.
This is such a GREAT product I could not be happier. Cruising and happy, Mark.
Received my Utopia
backrest last week, after minor adjustment, absolutely love it. Wish I hadn't
waited so long to order. Royal Star is so comfortable, arched stitching looks
perfect,just like OEM . Thanks again, Jeff
Just wanted to say thanks for a great (and comfortable) product. I
purchased the Kuryakyn backrest from the dealer because they said it was the
best for my bike. NOT. The thing was so high I couldn't dismount without
dragging my leg after me. It was extremely springy as well and every bump I
hit punched me in the back with the Kuryakyn product. I only had their
backrest for 2 weeks when I ordered your (less expensive) product. WHAT A
DIFFERENCE! It was low enough that it didn't hit me in the upper back and
didn't bounce me around. When I dismount, I can just swing my leg over the
backrest. It's comfortable as could be and with my feet on the highway bars I
feel I could cruise all day. Installation made me a little nervous, after
all, stabbing a hole in my brand new Goldwing seat is not something you
usually do on purpose. I measured like you said and everything worked great.
It took a little wiggling around to finally get the bolts lined up and
tight. The rest has just enough flex to feel like an armchair backrest, but
is not bouncy at all like the Kury. J.
Received the backrest
for my Helix Wednesday morning, looked it over and put it on in the afternoon.
Instructions were prefect and very simply to follow. It looks great and makes
the Helix very comfortable to ride. Thanks ...Ralph
got my backrest installed yesterday and went out for a
nice 45 minute ride. wow. you are making a great product. far superior to the
other backrests I've had on the bike (Fire and Steel and Custom International).
and it looks great too! thanks, Dan
Greetings from Canada. Got your backrest this past month. It is a God-send!
Thank you for providing a needful support. I noticed a fish symbol on your
invoice that led me to believe you are Christians. I am a Chaplain in a prison
here. Anyway- Blessings and thanks for the back relief! :) Jeff
Just received my driver backrest, as usual the fit and
quality were superb. Its my third back rest from you great folks. I had it
installed and ready to go in thirty minutes.
Thanks again, Charlie
I don't normally write about products
that I purchase since I have plenty to do. But I wanted to let you know that the
addition of a Utopia backrest, along with some driver floorboards, have so
transformed my riding comfort on my Goldwing that I intend to keep it
indefinitely. I had considered giving it up for a number of reasons, comfort
amoung them. In fact I recently rode 900 miles in less than 24 hours and had no
greater fatique that if I had ridden in my Dodge Caravan ES. I had never
imagined a simple, inexpensive accessory could be so effective. Goldwing riders
everywhere should consider the addition of your backrest and a good pair of
floorboards. Sincerely, Larry
JUST TO LET YOU KNOW I GOT MY BACKREST LAST NIGHT AND IN
15 MINUTES IT WAS ON MY BIKE . TOOK IT OUT FOR A RIDE AND LOVED IT. THIS IS
THE BEST MONEY EVER SPEND ON MY VENTURE . WE ARE GOING TO MEXICO FOR 3 DAYS
AND I KNOW IT WILL BE GREAT THANKS A BUNCH SINCERLY FRED RIDE SAFE
Bob, received our backrest today and let
me say my friend, these are superb, great craftsmanship, very easy to install, I
did both the Aero and VTX in about 3 1/2 hours. Checked it out on my ride to
work this morning and even more impressed. I will talk Utopia up to everyone I
meet. Thanks again for an outstanding and needed product. Darrell and Pam
Received my backrest
today, as promised, Took me 32 minutes to install, from opening box to
putting tools away. It fits perfect and looks GREAT!!!. I love it and will
tell anybody and everybody, who made it and where I got it. My only problem
was it was raining hard and still is so I couldn't do an actual road test, but
I sat in it for quite a spell and I know it will be comfortable on the
road, hopefully tomorrow? Thanks again. You did a fantastic job all the way
around. Charlie
Thanks for helping me out with the
short-notice back rest for my 2000 Valkrie Tourer! This ergo improvement I made
prior to the Saddlesore 1000-Alaska ride really paid off. No back pain! That was
one of my main concerns, as I have been having problems in past weeks. My back
did not hurt at all, the entire trip! No doubt, thanks to you. Thanks for your
quick shipment to help meet my deadline. I was able to easily install it in
10-15 minutes the night prior to the ride, and it matches my seats like it is
original equipment. I am very happy with it, and highly recommend it to others!
Smiling every time I roll on, Mike
Hallo, Bob ! Backrest has come yesterday, is now on my
Valkyrie, and it is really great !! Thank You very much !! And greetings from
Germany, Hansjoerg
Just wanted to let you know that you have made a repeat customer very
happy. Over the years, I have purchased a Utopia backrest for most all of my
bikes, some from you and some from your distributor at the Goldwing rallies (8
Goldwings, 2 Kawasaki Voyagers and now 2 Ace Tourers). Recently I ordered a
backrest for my latest Honda Shadow Ace Tourer which arrived yesterday. I had
it installed in 30 minutes and it looks and feel great. We are heading out to
Haiwassee this morning for the Georgia rally and the new backrest will make
the trip much easier. Thanks again, Ken
I just put on my driver backrest and like many of the
others it took me 1 1/2 hours to install this device. With the end result
looking just like the pictures in your instructions your instructions where the
best I have ever seen for any product. I look forward to geting a ride as
whether does not permit. I bought back rest for my ride to Americade this year.
May you continue to carry such fine products. Word of mouth is quite effective.
Thanks James
Took the Magna with your backrest out
of a short ride today and what a difference it makes. This is a must have for
anyone that likes to kick back for a ride of any kind. Thanks for such an
awesome product. I will send you some pictures for your web site in the next few
weeks.
Hi fromvancouver island just installed
my utopia (the one i had you ship to Phoenix a few months ago) WOW talk about
comfort.. and it looks good too!! thank you Denis
I got my new Venture
backrest yesterday, and to say I am pleased would be putting it mildly. When I
opened it up and saw the quality and how well it matched the Venture seat, I
knew I had made a good purchase. It went on well, looks good and most
importantly, it feels great. Thanks again for a very fine product. Charles
Hi Bob, I got the backrest
and installed it today. It went on without any problems and I had it
finished in about 20 minutes. I want to thank you for your assistance and tell
you that
I would definitely but from you and I will recommend Utopia to my friends.
Thanks again, Rob.
Do you guys ever get tired of making a
great backrest? I just installed the one you sent for my 2004 Royal Star
Venture. All instructions were clear and the backrest fit like it should. Great
product and great workmanship. Just to let you know I just returned a Yamaha (
Corbin) deluxe tour seat for $670. It was soooo hard and sooo small compared to
the original seat my wife and I both hated it. Your backrest allows us to use
the original seat with original comfort. Nice going Utopia!Gary
Thanks for the fast shipping on the backrest for my 97'
standard Valkyrie. I installed it in around 15minutes. The quality is nothing
short of amazing. Please give the employees in the shop a pat on the back for
me. In addition to quality, engineering is first class as it works as good as it
looks. I shouldhave no problem riding non-stop between gas stops now. I will
pass this on to my fellow riders as well. Thanks, Marc
I just installed and road-tested the seat
this weekend. I just wanted to tell you how well it worked, and how pleased I am
with the results. It is very well designed.I believe this has really helped turn
my ST1300 into a more comfortable long-distance touring mount. My fears that my
wife (my passenger) might find it to be intrusive or otherwise uncomfortable
turned out to be unfounded. Not only didn't she have anything bad to say about
it after a long road-test, she loves the pouch. Thanks. Steve
Took the Magna with your backrest out of a short ride
today and what a difference it makes. This is a must have for anyone that likes
to kick back for a ride of any kind. Thanks for such an awesome product. I will
send you some pictures for your web site in the next few weeks. Gregg
Folks,
I have just ordered my second
backrest from you. The first one was for my 83 Venture Royale with a
reupholstered seat, which you matched so perfectly, from pictures, that no one
knew the difference. Even I had trouble telling.
As to the comfort, there is just no
way to describe it. Once I had it set for me, I could ride for better than 200
miles without getting fatigued.
Since I can't do that on this new
99, I ordered one for it. Once it's on there, I'm taking a trip from Arkansas
to Florida.
If the one on the 83 is any
indication, I'll run out of gas before I need to stop.
Thank
You for such an exceptional product. It should be standard equipment on every
bike Norm
Recieved my backrest today and just wanted to thank you
for the quality product and quick service. Even thought it is only 38 degrees I
had to try it out. After only 30 mi's I thank you, and my back thanks you. As I
mentioned in our first correspondence, back in Oct. I broke my back and it's
amazing how just being able to lean against your backrest takes the pressure off
my spine & tailbone and lets me sit comfortably again on my bike. I appreciate
you working with me and the consideration you showed . Milt
Bob- Got the backrest today. Happy with
your product, looks great. Thanks for the great service and fast shipping.
I will recommend your backrests to whoever I know that's looking for a backrest.
Thanks again-Dale
Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou.
I received my back rest at noon and installed it after
work. It took fifteen minutes and was the easiest thing I've ever added to a
bike. I am very impressed with the strength of the mount and overall quality
of the backrest.
I tried it out tonight and have to tell you, I just love
it.
With a bad back,
Red Barber
I just received your work of art and am
exceptionally pleased with the product. Your web site somehow just doesn't do
these justice, in person they are a thing of beauty. Now I just have to wait for
the snow to go away. Oh and just for your info they charged me on Canadian funds
of $208.48, so GST was 14.59 plus 8.00 handling for a total of $22.59. That's
not bad, anyways for any other Canadian customers you can let them know. Many
thanks, take good care. Roy
Just thought Id email you and
let you know I received the seat back for my 2000 Royal Star, that I ordered. I
can not tell you how good it looks, feels and just how easy the installation
went. It was fabulous! Took less than hour and everything was in detail,
just as you had it in the instructions. Sure helps my back. Thanks again. Jeff Smith
Hi Folks, Just a note to let you know that
the backrest installation on my Honda GL1800 took only 40 minutes (after I
removed the seat from the bike). I never hesitated to plunge the knife into the
seat fabric because the instructions were very detailed and easy to follow. The
quality of the workmanship was superb. The following day I had an opportunity to
ride down to Miami (about 3 hours one way) and could not believe the comfort
attained during the ride. I won't own another bike without a Utopia backrest
installed. Regards, Jim, from Florida
Happy New Year, Just a
note from a satisfied customer to let you know how great it feels, ( and
looks) to have a driver backrest for my royal star. I agree with the kid in
the picture, "my granpa does good work". Thanks. God Bless, Kerry
Received back rest right on time. Installation super easy for a rocket!
Adjustment easy too. I like the idea of removable pouch. Quality materials &
workmanship was very good.
Was informed though e-mail material match was not perfect but very close,
which it was, it would take an extremely picky person to even notice
difference GOOD JOB! Utopia since there is hardly anything on the market for
Triumph Rockets right now! Other then factory stuff which cost you, your first
born & then some.
Thanks, my new Utopia drivers backrest arrived on schedule and I
was pleasantly surprised how simple it was to install on my Honda VTX1800. It
is well made, and the installation took less than an hour to put me on the
road enjoying the new found comfort. It will definitely enhance my riding
range. Sincerely Walt,Larkspur, CO
I received it Wednesday of last week, and installed it on Thursday. Friday
I left Chattanooga for Montgomery and Troy Alabama, about 300 miles, one way. I figured the backrest reduced back fatigue about 80%...a significant
amount. The forward position allowed me to lean back in comfort and still
reach the handle bars with ease...probably better than before. Installation was easier than my fearful self anticipated. I just followed
your instructions and the installation came out PERFECT! I am VERY pleased with your product. The quality is excellent or superior,
the design is equal, and the comfort is worth every penny (that is, once you
settle on the fact everything on a motorcycle costs four times what you might
expect). Anyway, Thanks again for your attention to quality, fast shipping, personal
attention and for simply being available. I will enjoy your backrest for as
long as I am able to ride Very best regards
Dr. Tom
Just bought a Valkyrie Interstate in September, didn't
come with driver's backrest. Shopped several other brands, most were way too
pricey! Bought your product based mostly on user's comments and better price.
Installation not as easy as some said, but not too hard once I got past the fear
of cutting a hole in that nice seat material! Price was right, and the
color/texture is a perfect match for my stock seat. Fit is great after a little
adjustment, really a back saver. Thanks! Terry
Just a note to say THANKS.
Have received the unit you
made and shipped for me on Oct 18th. It Looks great on the Bike and the wife
loves it.
Again, Thank you for a
beautiful unit, shipping on time and easy to install.
PETER
Got the seat back for my Vulcan 1600 and had no problems
installing it. IT IS WONDERFUL!! Thank you so much for your prompt delivery
of a great product. Riding my bike is much more relaxing and enjoyable with
the drivers seat back.
E
I just received my Utopia backrest and could not
wait to install it. From start to finish and that means putting up all the
tools, cleaning the seat and bike and test-drive it took approximately 1 hour
and 30 minutes. The directions were great and it looks like you have another
customer for life. Thanks for a great looking and feeling product that matches
the 2004 G l 1800 perfect.
Your Friends, Royce
and Kathy
Hi Bob, I installed the drivers backrest on my wife's
Savage on Saturday and on Sunday she rode 288 miles without any back pain. You
are a genius! I thank you a million times over! I will refer all my cycling
friends to you. Best regards, Vic
Hello,
I received your built in back rest
yesterday...very speedy shipping! I just wanted to tell you that I was amazed
at how easy the installation was and how good it looks and feels. Thank You
very much for a product that I should have bought a long time ago!!
Donald
Thanks. I received the seat this week, and put it on
last night and "took a ride". Your company is appropriately named. Not just for
the physical comfort, but because without your company I was considering having
to purchase an entirely new seat (Corbin or whatever) for around $600.00. Your
back rest is a factory match, and has a greater versatility than the other guys.
I will tell everyone I know how very satisfied I am with your company. Thanks
again, Bill
Received the back rest for my Honda Shadow 750 VT
this morning and installed it this afternoon. It was a breeze to install
, looks great and feels even better. Thanks for making such a quality
product at a reasonable price , you can bet that I will recommend it to
all that ask about it.
Thanks again, John |
I just got my backrest
from you for my '04 Midnight Venture. The backrest looks like it came with the
bike. Same color, pattern, material, at a fair price. Installed with
precision, just like the instructions said. The performance is outstanding.
Enough adjustments to make it custom fit and it makes the ride so much better
on my back. Nice touch with the hook and loop attachment of the utility bag.
I've had seats that had snaps on the utility bag and the first thing that
happens it the material tears when trying to remove the bag. Velcro is a great
solution. I recommend your product without hesitation. Thanks.George
I am so glad I added this seat to
my 2003 Burgman 650. It simply made the stock seat feel like a totally
different seat. It is really comfortable and I can certainly stay in the
saddle for longer periods of time. I have shared my opinion with other owners
on the Internet Group. Thank you for an excellent product. David TN
Dear Bob, Not only was the install a snap, but the
construction and fit are the best. I have had other back rest in the past, but
none compare to the fit and finish and quality that you make. This unit fits me
like a glove.....I love it. Thank's Again, Steve 2003 Yamaha Venture
Dears Sirs, I recently purchased a backrest from you for my honda 1100
spirit What a great product. It was quite easy to install with your
instructions and fits the bike and the seat perfectly. Thanks for your great
product and great craftsmanship. I have and will pass your product on to all my
friends. Thanks again Bob
Hi Bob, I
received my seat back rest in excellent condition. After looking things over
fairly close, I was very pleased with my purchase. I was going to go out for
dinner with my daughter that night so while she was getting ready I decided to
look at how things fit. Seemed pretty simple after holding things in place so I
grabbed a drill and started the process on my couch in the living room. After
laying things out to cut the seat I made the cut. Simple and easy I must say.
Bolted it on and cleaned up. Total time was 40 minutes. That is largely due to
my checking and examining things. I was very impressed with the fit and finish
along with the installation process for this product. I installed it in February
so I could not test ride the product. (Also my first new Goldwing). It is now
the end of March and I took it out for a ride last weekend. You now have a
customer for life. What a difference the backrest makes. I will be talking to a
friend that owns the same bike that has severe back pain but continues to ride.
My experience with your company and product has been one I will always remember
and tell others about. Thank You.
Hi Bob, Just wanted you to know the
backrest arrived today and WOW it is terrific. It took me about an hour to
mount it and put it on the bike. Now I have to sit for about 3 more weeks
before the 3 feet of snow we have melts and I can go riding. Thanks for making
such a tremendous product. Dave, Saskatchewan Canada.
Hello, I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy your
backrest. I have an 03' Honda Valkyrie and have just installed it. It has been
great for my back and I love the design. I checked all over for a backrest and
found out this is the one that EVERYBODY said was the best out there. I agree
completely. Thank you for such a great product, Dave
I just finished installing your fine backrest on my 2004 GL1800A and your
installation instructions and accompanying photos were perfect. The installation
was one of the easiest of any accessory that I have ever installed. I rode the
bike 130 miles with my wife on the back and everything was perfect. Thank you
for a fine product and explicit instructions with photos. I wish the Honda
Service Manual was as clear and explicit.
Skip
Thanks so much for expediting my backrest for the Valkyrie.
I rode it the three hours up to Daytona last Friday for Bike Week. Not only
did it make a tremendous difference, but it got more than a few looks in
Daytona. It went on in minutes, and looks great with the added
studs. Hopefully I'll be able to send some more business your way. God
Bless!
Jeff
You
have one great product in your backrest. I must admit, I took a great deal of
care installing it so it took me about 2 hours. However, the instructions
were crystal clear and the result looks like a factory installation. I have
adjusted it while the bike is on the stand, but it was raining and I couldn't
hit the road. I can't wait to try it.
Thank
you for a great product that is well-designed, beautifully made, and
straightforward to install.
Regards,
Marty
I
successfully put the Utopia back rest on my '03 Goldwing this past Friday
afternoon. It took me only about 1 to 1.5 hours. If I had been more
aggressive with a Big knife at cutting the foam it would not have taken long
at all. The process was really easy. I don't know how the instructions could
be any more clear. I think I was just reluctant to mess up that seat.
You
were right about there being no need to remove the passenger backrest. Bottom
line is that it all went very smooth and worked correctly.
The
backrest looks great and feel wonderful. I will now say it should have been
the first accessory purchased rather than the 10th. I appreciate the
adjustability very much. Thanks for making a great product.
You
can quote me on any of the above.
Bob Tucker
WIFE GAVE
ME ONE OF YOUR SEATS FOR MY '98 VOYAGER FOR CHRISTMAS. INSTALLATION WENT EXACTLY
AS DESCRIBED ON YOUR WEB SITE AND IN THE ACCOMPANYING INSTRUCTIONS. INSTALLATION
TIME WAS A LITTLE OVER AN HOUR, AND VERY SIMPLE. I'VE RIDDEN WITH THE BACKREST
AND JUST LOVE IT. CAN'T WAIT TILL SPRING SO I CAN TAKE MY FIRST LONG RIDE WITH
THE REST INSTALLED. GREAT PRODUCT ! JIM
I really didn't know what to expect when I ordered
your backrest kit. I've seen more expensive kits that were not near as well
built as this one! I was a bit intimidated when I looked at all the parts but
the instructions were so well written and the parts so precisely fitted that I
had the job complete in an hour.
Thank you for such a well made product at a great
price. My back has never been happier! Tim Prestonsburg, KY 03 Honda Silverwing
I just received your backrest for
my 88 wing and I don't usually respond with any comments but I must say you make
a nice product, it matches good and was a snap to install, I didn't have an
hours time in the installation including the seat removal, and from sitting on
the bike in the garage it works real well. Just thought you would like to hear
from a happy camper , keep up the good work ! R J
Many thanks
for the back rest recently received and now fitted...its a great aid to
comfortable riding. Wonder if I'll see others in uk as good. There are none
presently made over this side of the pond so has made the wing exclusive!!
Thanks again for a well thought out and made product. regards Ray in UK
I would like to thank you for the product you make.
I bought a backrest for my Kawasaki Voyager in the spring, and I've ridden with
it throughout the summer. It is a great design, has help a lot with riding
duration, and shows the quality that you put into it. Thanks again, Mike
Good morning - I am an
all weather daily bike commuter who really enjoys riding my Honda Magna
motorcycle. I was near the point of hanging up riding due to back aches, even
on short rides. After surfing the Internet for a possible solution and getting
the testimony of other another Magna owner with your backrest on his bike I
decided to make the purchase myself. I am totally satisfied and I am 100%
satisfied with the purchase and easy installation of your backrest. It was the
best money spent on my bike. After installing the backrest, I went on a ride
and when I returned home an hour and half later, I did not have the slightest
back ache. I have now renewed my dream of owning a Goldwing 1800 and when I
do, I will put another Utopia backrest on that bike too. Thanks for making a
high quality product at a good price available for people who love to ride.
Sincerely, Mark Hernandez - San Antonio, TX
WOW, IT'S GREAT!!!!!!!!! I OWN A ""NO PORK 02" ROADSTAR"" AND GOT MY BACK
REST IN THE MAIL THIS PAST SATURDAY. GOT HOME LATE SUNDAY AFTERNOON, READ THE
DIRECTIONS AND IN ABOUT 1 1/2 HRS. (I REALLY TOOK MY TIME CAUSE I DIDN'T WANT
TO CUT A HOLE IN MY SEAT) AND PUT IT ALL TOGETHER AND WENT FOR "MY RIDE". JUST
WANT TO SAY IT WAS SOOOOOOOOO GREAT.. NO ONLY WAS IT SO SMOOTH AND A JOY TO
LEAN BACK ON BUT IT ALSO TAKES THE BUMPS OUT ON CORNERING AND HANDLING. WOULD
I RECOMMEND THIS BACK REST? OH YEH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! from the wolfden -- Chuck
i ordered your backrest for my royal star with/easyout and i just wanted to
tell you that i love it. used it for about 2 weeks and decided to take it off
and see how much difference it made. won't do that again. went 5 miles and had
to stop and put it back on. thanks for a great product. be
Just a note to let you know what I think
about the order. This is a much HIGHER QUALITY backrest than I expected. It's
nice to be surprised POSITIVELY for a change. Thanks for the speedy delivery.
Bob, Chapter # 291, Worcester, MA.
I wanted to drop you a note and tell you how much I
love my backrest. I ordered one for my '00 Valkyrie Interstate a couple of
months ago. August 1, 2003 five of us left Columbia, SC headed for Sturgis, SD
and a 10 day 4200 mile trip. Not once did my lower back and butt become sore.
I was able recline and relax much more than I was in 2001 when I took the same
trip on the same bike. What a world of difference! I know you've heard that before but I wanted to add
my compliments. Keep up the good work.Mark Lexington, SC
I wanted to let you know that I received the backrest today and am very
pleased with the way it went on and how it feels. I am also very pleased with
the quality of the overall finish, both upholstery and painted brackets. You and your company have my 110% satisfaction and if you wish, feel free to
use me as a reference any day. As a member of a couple of online Silverwing
groups, I plan on posting a positive report on the Utopia backrest, if that is
ok with you. Thank you, David
Wow,
I'm impressed.
This is my second backrest order from you folks. The first was for a second
generation Yamaha Venture, this latest order adds a backrest to my new GL1800
Gold Wing. I placed the order on line and received notification that the ship
date would be June 2nd. Needless to say, I was pleasantly surprised to have
the item arrive on Friday, May 30th. I was a bit
apprehensive about cutting into the seat of my new wing, but bit the bullet
and got the whole job done in about an hour. Your instructions were concise
and easy to follow with no cussin and fussin. Thanks again for
an excellent product, beating your ship date, and providing documentation that
made the job error free and easy to complete. I am riding in comfort again. Regards, Neal
Thanks so very much. The back rest arrived in
yesterday's mail & we put it on last night. I appreciate the great service &
will recommend you highly to everyone! The color matches almost perfectly!
Thanks again. Jim
I just wanted to drop you a line to let you know that I received my backrest for my '86 Honda Gold Wing. Installation was a snap as you said and it works wonderfully. You make a great product. Thanks for everything. God Bless you in you business. ;-) Denny Minneapolis, MN
Rcvd the backrest Thursday May 15 and after a simple
install process was on the road with what felt like a new motorcycle. I am
glad I picked your product as it has added a level of comfort that I did not
know could exist. I should have bought one years ago and it no doubt would
have added miles to my motorcycling. Thank you for your prompt service and quality product. Nick
Sorry its been so long , but I finally got a full shot of the bike outside with
the back rest on for you. If you remember I was the first one you made for the
Suzuki Voluisa VL800 stock seat. I love this backrest and wouldn't be with out.
I find that I can reach behind me on long runs and adjust it forward or back
while riding to change back angle just a little. Anyway I have attached a pic of
the bike along with the pic you see here, they are the same so maybe you can use
one of the formats. Thanks again Bob for a great product. Dan
What a great backrest. Took me a 20min to install
without a problem. Looks stock and does the job. Thanks! Rick
Just received my Utopia Driver's Backrest for my Valkyire Tour today. Only took 10 min to install as everything fit perfectly. Instructions very easy to follow. You would have to be very mechanically deficient to have any difficulty installing this part. Quick adjustment and was off. Best modification made to date. Very comfortable, why did I wait so long now it's truly a Touring bike. Thanks for a quality product for a reasonable price. Lorne
I received the parcel well today. I also mounted the
backrest on my Silver Wing and everything worked well. Many thanks for your
help. It rely looking forward to ride my bike tomorrow. Summer greetings from
Sweden. /Lars
Thank you for your service and amiability i receive my backrest just in time
for my motoshow and I really appreciate the way you respond to my questions. And
I had ride since that time about four times, I enjoy each ride in comfort.
Again, sorry for my English bye and I will recommend you and the company to my friends
YAHOO !!!!! My poor back gets a break !
Thanks a million, Pat