BestRest Products, LLC
http://www.bestrestproducts.com
6908 - 220th St. SW
(425) 673-1023
e-mail: [email protected] Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 fax(425) 673-0502
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EZRest BackRest
tm
The EZRest is a trimmed-down version of our
famous Classic and Sprint BackRests. The
EZRest offers many of the same feature, but
at a much lower cost. The EZRest has a
black powder coated finish, a fixed frame,
and a wide range of back pad adjustments.
EZRest is designed for use by the Passenger
on any motorcycle that has a BestRest
CargoRest. (R1150R Roadster shown)
EZRest is also designed for use on the
R11xxGS with the stock passenger grab rail.
A CargoRest is NOT required for this
application, but may still be used if desired.
Thank you for purchasing a BestRest
BackRest! We’re confident it’ll improve your
riding comfort and expand your riding
adventures. If you have problems with
installation or operation of the EZRest please
call us at the number on the letterhead.
Ride safe and God Bless!
David & Judy Petersen
FOR PROPER INSTALLATION & SAFE
OPERATION, PLEASE READ ALL OF
THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Unpack the EZRest BackRest Assembly and
parts package. You’ll find the following parts:
Qty Description Fits
model
4
M5x20 button head screws
All
8
#10 flat washers
All
4
M5 nylon locknuts
All
1
3mm hex “allen” wrench
All
1
5mm hex “allen” wrench
All
2
M5x35 button head screws
R11xxGS
4
#10 flat washers
R11xxGS
2
M5 nylon locknuts
R11xxGS
Additional tools needed for installation:
1 – 8mm open end wrench
(in your toolkit)
1 – 10mm open end wrench
(in your toolkit)
After installation is complete, you’ll want to
keep the 10mm box wrench and 5mm allen
wrench handy for BackRest adjustments
when you’re on the road. You may wish to
purchase BestRest’s 5mm HexKeyRing, it’s
only ¾” long and fits on your motorcycle key
ring. Cost is $10.
Note: We recommend use of a semi-
permanent thread-locking compound on all
screws and nuts. “Blue Thread Lock” or a
similar product will prevent screws from
loosening due to vibration. Do NOT use
permanent (red) compounds.
Installing the EZRest - on a CargoRest
To install the EZRest for passenger use, you
must have previously installed a BestRest
CargoRest. Refer to your CargoRest FitKit
for instructions on how to properly mount the
CargoRest. All 3 models of CargoRest (C, J,
and T) will work with the EZ Rest. Installation
procedures are the same for all models.
Place the EZRest on the CargoRest. The
cutout will fit over the BestRest logo, and the
4 holes on the bottom will line up with the
holes in the CargoRest.
Insert a 5mm screw (with washer) into each
of these four holes. The screws will pass thru
the CargoRest and FitKit mounting plate.
Attach a flat washer and a 5mm nylon locknut
to the ends of these screws, from the
underside. Tighten securely. Complete the
final tightening process by turning the nut
from the underside - if you turn the hex head
you’ll strip the socket. Use common sense
and do not over-tighten.
Installation is complete!
Installing the EZRest – on the R11xxGS
The EZRest will fit on the R11xxGS, with the
stock luggage rack or with a CargoRest.
If mounting the EZRest onto a CargoRest,
follow the instructions above. Then screw the
EZRest to the grab rail, following the
instructions in the following paragraphs.
If you don’t have a CargoRest on your GS,
the stock passenger grab rail must be in
place. Check that the 6mm screws holding
the grab rail are tight. The grab rail must not
wiggle or otherwise be loose.
Above photo shows the stock luggage rack
and passenger grab rail. Make sure these
two screws are tight. They hold the rail in
place and also hold up the taillight assembly.
Hint: To protect the finish on your stock
luggage rack and grab rail, we suggest
Check
screws and
nuts daily
Without CargoRest
With CargoRest
Note: On some early production CargoRests, it
may be necessary to drill two additional ¼”
holes in the CargoRest. A drilling template has
been provided so hole placement is made easy.
Warning: The M5 screws and nuts should
be checked on a frequent (daily) basis to
confirm they’re secure, since they hold
the BackRest in place on the motorcycle.
Loose screws could result in vehicle
damage or Rider/Passenger injury.
