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starmom Ex Member	is it difficult to add backrest/rack? 05/25/06 at 19:27:04 I have a 06 S 40. is it difficult to install? how does it attach? Its not obvious to me......... Would I need special tools? any idea how much they are? thanks Sue
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keith behrnes Guest	Re: is it difficult to add backrest/rack? Reply #1 - 05/25/06 at 19:39:25 I have an 03 LS650, I would like to trade my back rest,side rails bolts, and every thing it takes to add one to an S40, for the side rails, bolts and all from a S40
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starmom Ex Member	Re: is it difficult to add backrest/rack? Reply #2 - 05/25/06 at 19:41:59 why?
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keith behrnes Guest	Re: is it difficult to add backrest/rack? Reply #3 - 05/25/06 at 19:46:37 I ride solo on this bike
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Re: is it difficult to add backrest/rack?
Reply #4 - 05/25/06 at 20:31:00

starmom wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:05:

I have a 06 S 40.

is it difficult to install?

how does it attach?

Its not obvious to me.........

Would I need special tools?

any idea how much they are?

thanks

Sue

did the job on my o6..
things i'd do different
1) have a helper to hold side rail as you align bolts=less fender scratches
2) build the lift thingy and use it easier if bike is vertical
but insure it is STABLE!!
3)put rubbers on bottom of backrest arms b4 you and helper (one on each side) spread them apart slightly as you slide them into side rails.
otherwise a lil gruntin and beachin and couple of brews (like havin an old vw beetle love it or hate it)
no big deal!!!get a install quote from your loco stealership....if you can turn a wrench you CAN DO!!good luck and let us know how it goes...p.s. do a search on this topic theres at least one on here if i remember..
also can p.m. me if you hit a snag..

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bikingb Senior Member 2005 No Login Offline Love to Ride! Posts: 278 Appleton, WI Gender:	Re: is it difficult to add backrest/rack? Reply #5 - 05/26/06 at 03:50:24 I got one as a part of the deal on the trade for the ninja. The dealership guys had a hard time putting it on.
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necropsy Full Member 2005 No Login Offline Suzuki '05 S40 Posts: 173 Barrie, Ontario, Canada Gender:	Re: is it difficult to add backrest/rack? Reply #6 - 05/26/06 at 05:05:23 I just put one on last month. a peice of cake. Bought the backrest/siderails at oneidasuzuki.com. Best deal for a new one made specifically for the S40.
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starmom

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Re: is it difficult to add backrest/rack?
Reply #7 - 05/27/06 at 16:51:16

Hey Thanks for you advice.....

Will take it all to heart...

Bought the parts from the "stealership" and my hubby and I will work together. Mainly I want his advice and some help, but "I" want to do most of it........Ive always been mechanical , no long nails to worry about breakin or anything.......

The parts are made specifically for the S40.

Let you know how it goes....

Sue

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pgolden Ex Member	Re: is it difficult to add backrest/rack? Reply #8 - 05/27/06 at 20:21:39 We need pictures when you finish. The Suzuki Luggage rack looks nice and comes in handy.
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911radioman Ex Member	Re: is it difficult to add backrest/rack? Reply #9 - 05/27/06 at 21:21:30 Definitely pictures! I need to pick up a rack for my bike as well.
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starmom Ex Member	Re: is it difficult to add backrest/rack? Reply #10 - 05/28/06 at 12:01:48 http://www.bikepics.com/pictures/597384/ This is my suzi with the backrest/rack on.
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starmom Ex Member	Re: is it difficult to add backrest/rack? Reply #11 - 05/28/06 at 12:04:35 http://www.bikepics.com/pictures/597380/ This is my suzi before was harder than I thought, needed my hubby for knowlege base and strength....... not as young as I used to be LOL did alot to help....... Oh well, its the effort that counts! Sue
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Keith_B Ex Member	Re: is it difficult to add backrest/rack? Reply #12 - 05/28/06 at 13:44:39 Hi Starmom When you add the back rest do you replace the OEM side rails?
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starmom Ex Member	Re: is it difficult to add backrest/rack? Reply #13 - 05/28/06 at 14:13:11 if you mean the rails that hold the turn signals and light and wirining............Yes its part of the kit. Looks sweet doesnt it?
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