Perhaps a diy solution. Ideas here Driver backrest
Does anyone know if either Honda or an aftermarket company like Markland made a rider backrest for the GL650I or GL500I back in the day?
Would like to try and find and buy one if there were any made back then.
Thanks.
I restore vintage Hondas to original for a hobby, so I'd prefer period correct, either Honda OEM or specific-for-the-bike aftermarket like Markland.So does the OP only want "period correct"??....
If willing to consider other options there's quality parts out there.....
Hey RVP3, did you ever find out about that backrest?View attachment 211898
This is on my GL650I. The bike is in pieces and I think the the seat is in the shed but the picture is titled Markland Seat so it's fair to assume that's what it is. If it's not I'll let you know.
Hey Bob, Didn't catch this post and responded to your PM. Basically the backrest is independent of the seat:Hey RVP3, did you ever find out about that backrest?
Does the backrest mount to the aftermarket Markland seat somehow, or will it mount to a GL650I with a stock seat?
Let me know please. Thanks.