I don't use mine around town or short trips.

 

I've tried to get used to a back rest but just can't do it. I gave up and it is on the shelf.

 

Gotta have my backrest. Very beneficial for lower back support.

 

If I could...I'd permanently weld mine to bike - mine only comes off for deep cleaning.

 

Same here, mine does not come off, even when the OL is riding. Sucks getting old.

 

Unless I'm riding over 200 miles,I leave it off.

 

Yes Don, there is a small release on the side just below the seat cover, just run your finger down the side of the back rest, push in, and lift it off. Does not take 5 seconds. It uses a small charged cylinder that pushes it forward when you push the adjustment lever. I also like how it folds down forward, to make it easier for passenger to get on.
If you get one, they are not hard to install, but the directions are useless. It will only go on one way, just use common sense. Sorry about being late to get back with you, lots been going on here...

 

Yup Ive got degenerative disk disease and if I ride without a backrest for any amount of time, I will end up in traction which is agonizing in it of itself. The mustang bkrst I have is the one that feels the best on my particular issue....D.O. doesnt advise riding bikes but thats not an option for me.

 

I commute 70 miles round trip and I have a bad back so a backrest is a must for me. Once in a while I'll take it off when I wanna strip down the RKC but its only for short distances. My C&C seat doesn't offer much support either so I tend to have the backrest on more than not.

 

From one Glen to another Glenn, what are you going to ask for the seat?