back rest recommendation

[Debs]

is there a uk supplier for corbin?

Yes there are 2.. Here's a list of world wide distributors

http://www.corbin.com/distributors.shtml#pt

[frenchbiker]

is there a uk supplier for corbin?

Be aware ! Corbin back rest is part of the seat and cannot be added to stock seat, there is a square hole in the back of the Corbin seat and you insert the back rest in it and secure it with allen key underneath.
So you have to order the whole stuff, except if you already have the Corbin seat without the back rest which would make no sense !!

[Boomer]

Also be aware that Corbin seats are "firm" and if you don't have a Corbin shaped arse then you will be in agony after a while.
My personal recommendation would be to get a decent solid metal rack to replace the stupid plastic thing, mount the Kawi box to that and fit a backrest to the box.
Chances are she will never use the backrest anyway.

http://www.philsfarkels.com/ UK importer is here http://shop.heroblobs.co.uk/products/luggage-rack-for-kawasaki-gtr1400
http://www.motorcycle-road-and-race.co.uk/alu-rack-sw-motech-kawasaki-gtr-1400-07-on-p-407769.html
http://projektd.com/product_info.php?products_id=133

[ZG]

The more I see of your bike the more the colour is growing on me. I wonder if it would well that well on a Versys 1000 

Muzzy twin pipe set up looks fantastic, why oh why did KHI make such a balls up of the standard spud launcher I'm sure they could have improved the design and still incorporated all the emission crap 

Thanks OC, glad you like! 

[ZG]

what is a phils rack?
I tried a search on here but no luck

Here ya go AJ, his racks are uber nice IMO! 

http://www.philsfarkels.com/

that back rest doesn't look high enough to provide sufficient support? or are looks deceiving?

Yep, the backrest is perfect height and size for mama, supports the middle of her back as it should, she loves it! 

[Lonewolf]

ZG, I notice you have some form of protection on the top of the panniers, what is it and how is it stuck on?

[ZG]

ZG, I notice you have some form of protection on the top of the panniers, what is it and how is it stuck on?

Yes LW, they are from TechSpec, work great IMO to keep mama's boot scuffs off my side cases... 

They just peel and stick on, easy to remove and don't harsh up the paint either. 

http://techspec-usa.com/products.php?cPath=475_476