WTB: Backrest Eliminators for 1400 Intruder

[Kevinch]

I want to remove the backrest from my '96 1400; I would prefer not to use sockets. Aluminum or chrome bushings are preferred, or the pieces that are utilized on the later model VS1400/S83 without the backrest. My signals are relocated as my LeatherLyke bags cover the original signal mounting locations so either solution works for me.

[Swcoinguy]

Ace Hardware sells chrome spacers in several sizes and lengths. Aluminum pipe is cut to length pretty easy too or just stainless steel washers would work. I thought about using aluminum flat stock at one time and making something that resembled the eliminator that Cobra sells but that never went any farther than an idea.

[Cerberus73]

Does anyone have the dimensions needed to make a set of spacers up? I can get them turned-on a lathe. I know i could probably work it out with a micrometer, but why do the same job twice if the information is already out there. I can't find them in the UK, and can't get em shipped.. as the government hammer me for import duty on anything over £25 coming into UK from US, last time i tried that a rear wheel that cost me $45 on ebay, cost me $90 postage and £125 (about $180) in import duty and taxes.. yes you read that right!

If anyone has the dimensions for a set of spacer and can give me the measurements id be very grateful.

[scootermcq]

[scootermcq]

Honest to God guys...... sockets. They are chrome, they are the right size and they work.

[Swcoinguy]

If I were going to have a set made I would use a caliper and measure the thickness of the area in the sissybar where the bolt comes through. The front smaller bolt area is a little thinner than the rear big bolt area but they are the same in either side. For diameter I would make them roughly the same size as the flat area on the back of the fender strut.

[Kevinch]

I just vomited a little....

[DrAlloway]

Inside the sissy bar on vs1400 is the stock tool kit.
There is a cover (or door) with lock that has "studs" for passenger backrest.

I need that door with lock and key.

[wj_hurd]

I have access to a Lathe, anyone got any measurements?
I think I can get some nice aluminum stock too!

[wj_hurd]

Anyone?
Got specs?
Or tell me the sockets I need and I'll make spacers from their size

[wj_hurd]

Anyone?
Got specs?
Or tell me the sockets I need and I'll make spacers from their size

Don't you have a 1400 sitting out in your garage?

Yea but then I have to take it all apart!

And... yea I'm being lazy!

[Travlin]

Mine appear to be just shy of .900" long.

Disclaimer
I did NOT put on my see close glasses to check that.

[warrenbrophy]

Anyone have any luck here either finding the spacers or even the sockets that will fit?