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Thought it was about time so here is my 2009 America. Loaded for a camping trip.  Latest mods Light bar  Battery cover. 
Last edited by Bugbear; 03/29/2011 7:42 AM.
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Should be Riding
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Very Nice! 
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Lookin' good. 
2005 Speedmaster, Tornado Red, AI removed, Uni Pods, JCW 19" turnouts
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Loquacious
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what kind of backrest is that?
Erwin
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Hi Erwin, Its a Utopia that I bought from the US. http://www.utpr.com/triumphamerica.html  I was suffering so much from backache that I was ready to sell the bike when a friend recommended that company. I fitted a 'gel-pad' to the seat and together with the backrest I now have a very comfortable ride. Gary.
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Very interessting. So when you buy the backrest, it comes with the installation hardware/bar that you have to install to the pillion? 
Erwin
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It comes complete and takes about an hour to fit.
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It comes complete and takes about an hour to fit.
complete with the back seat? very nice
Erwin
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Nice ride, Gary. And thumbs up on the backrest!! They make a huge difference.
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I like your battery cover.
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nice...good set up for a nice long ride
If it isn't broke, I haven't messed with it.
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Should be Riding
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Loaded with a duffel on the pillion, a sissy bag, and saddle bags is the righteous way to roll!
Blowing gravel off rural roads
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Loaded with a duffel on the pillion, a sissy bag, and saddle bags is the righteous way to roll!
That much easier to lift the front wheel too! 
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Quote:
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Loaded with a duffel on the pillion, a sissy bag, and saddle bags is the righteous way to roll!
That much easier to lift the front wheel too!
That is true. Don't ever take both hands off the bars when the bike is loaded - unless you enjoy scary wobbles.
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With a few bits taken off   .
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