An you fit a back rest to a 1100Gs, for rider ,, middle of back is hurting , lumbar support. 
can you fit a backrest behind drivers seat . Ride solo .
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Major Gadget had a backrest on his old 1150, along with every other piece of tat available, hence his user name.
Had a Corbin on my 1100GS . One back rest and rider & pillin seat each had a slot for it with a flap to cover up the hole when you weren't using it. Really wide comfy seat . Loved it.
I like that idea, now where do i find so a article? Many thanks for help .
I just Google searched R1150GS Backrest.
Come on, make some effort - I even put the links in my post...
Just think how your back will react with having to lift your leg high enough to clear a drivers seat rest; you may need to carry a set of library ladders with you, or a mounting stool.
wouldn't i be better to address the problem rather than a band aid?
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ThreeDawg
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I can't see how a backrest could be any use unless you are riding a bike with a 'cruiser' riding position. You'd have to be sitting in a mighty odd way on a GS to even have it make contact with your back. My bet would be that building up strength in your lower back would be more help, or perhaps fiddling with the bar position so that your weight is spread more evenly between your wrists, arse and feet. And maybe a body belt?
solidstate100
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^^That^^
Having ridden a bike for a while with a rider backrest (not a GS admittedly) and having lower back problems myself, I can advise you that it is the most useless pointless ugly pain in the ass encumbrance to your ride. No useful purpose whatsoever.
I honestly couldn't wait to give the bike back to the rental company, actually trimmed my trip because of it.
Having ridden a bike for a while with a rider backrest (not a GS admittedly) and having lower back problems myself, I can advise you that it is the most useless pointless ugly pain in the ass encumbrance to your ride. No useful purpose whatsoever.
I honestly couldn't wait to give the bike back to the rental company, actually trimmed my trip because of it.
Grim Rider
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Geno - I have a backrest I had made for my 1150GS - used it on long journeys (1000 mile days) and was a major advantage in reducing back pain which I used to get after breaking my femur. Did have to develop a technique for getting on and off with to fitted and not sure of can fit with a pillion seat, I always had a second fuel tank behind me. My days of long distance riding on the GS are over so if you are still looking for one (and assuming will also fit an 1100?), PM your email address and will send you some photos 
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