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Scooters - Big Bore => Xciting 500 => Topic started by: JustWantToRide on August 27, 2011, 04:55:59 PM

Title: Shad Backrest - anyone seen one?
Post by: JustWantToRide on August 27, 2011, 04:55:59 PM

For some reason I prefer to use a backrest and a basket rather than a topcase on a scooter.  But I haven't been able to find a backrest that would mount well.  This one from Shad should be about $85, but I haven't seen one pr hear of anyone who has.

(http://www.shad.es/imagenes/fij_shad911.jpg)

http://www.shad.es/en/shad-usa/products/backrests-scooter-custom/kymco/xciting-500-/-500r/2009/c14mar11mod382mot2101/ (http://www.shad.es/en/shad-usa/products/backrests-scooter-custom/kymco/xciting-500-/-500r/2009/c14mar11mod382mot2101/) 

Anyon familiar with this one or another?  I don't like the ones that have extra bars along the grab rail... 

Thanks.

Title: Re: Shad Backrest - anyone seen one?
Post by: jrd4849 on August 27, 2011, 09:46:18 PM

I have a Givi model TB80 which is almost identical to the Shad. Almost looks like Shad copied it. I'm not using it but what would you like to know?

Title: Re: Shad Backrest - anyone seen one?
Post by: JustWantToRide on August 28, 2011, 08:40:41 AM

Does that Givi fit the 500Ri?  Is it sturdy, and is it comfortable? 

I found where I can order th Givi for $72 - I couldn't find a place to order the SHAD. 

I believe the Shad is solid - and the Givi has holes in it (and molded shapes instead of just curved.

Title: Re: Shad Backrest - anyone seen one?
Post by: jrd4849 on August 28, 2011, 03:51:22 PM

Yes, yes, and yes. Like I said it is almost identical to the Shad. It is an older version of the TB80 and is solid. I had it on my 500 for a while then the wife decided that she wanted a top box so I removed it. If you are interested in buying a used one then PM me.