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placing some black electrician’s tape on the
silver rack and rail BEFORE you screw down
the EZRest. The tape acts as a cushion and
can easily be removed when the EZRest is
removed.
Place the EZRest on the stock rack so it’s in
contact with the grab rail. The holes on the
rear of the EZRest will line up with the
rectangular slots on the rear of the luggage
rack. The holes on the vertical frame of the
EZRest will line up with the rectangular slots
in the grab rail.
Place 5x30 mm screws (with washers) thru
the two holes in the grab rail.
Place 5x20 mm screws (with washers) thru
the two holes at the rear. Place washers and
nuts on the ends of all 4 screws and tighten
securely. Complete the final tightening
process by turning the nuts from the
underside - if you only turn the hex head
you’ll strip the socket.
Hole Drilling Template
Some early production models of CargoRests
do not have all 4 holes necessary for
mounting an EZRest. If your CargoRest
needs additional holes, use the enclosed
template.
Cut out the template and tape it in place it on
the CargoRest. Carefully mark the location of
the holes using a punch or nail. Carefully drill
through the CargoRest using a 1/8” drill bit.
Then enlarge the holes, using a ¼” drill bit.
If the CargoRest is already mounted on the
motorcycle, make sure you don’t drill too far
or you’ll damage your taillight. Clean up the
holes then place the EZRest over the
CargoRest, and refer to the above
paragraphs for installation.
Adjusting the EZRest BackRest
Here’s a series of photos showing the range
of motion of the EZRest:
Low
Medium
High
The patented EZRest is adjustable. As you
examine the various assemblies, you’ll see
how easy it is to adjust the height, angle and
pitch for your comfort and riding style. While
the EZRest lacks some of the more
sophisticated features of the Classic and
Sprint versions of the BackRest, it still retains
the ability to adjust to nearly every condition.
Adjustments to the BackRest should never be
attempted when operating the motorcycle. If
adjustments are needed, come to a complete
stop, turn off the ignition and secure the
motorcycle against tipping or falling. Make
any required adjustments, then tighten all
screws, fittings and fasteners. Before
resuming travel, inspect carefully to ensure
all parts are in place and properly secured.
To change the angle or height of the
BackPad:
1. Using the hex wrench and a 10mm
spanner, loosen the eight M6
screws holding the four SwingArms,
adjust the angle as needed, and
tighten.
2. Note that as the BackPad is moved
thru its arc of rotation the pad moves
up/down as well as forward/back,
always staying parallel to the
BackPlate.
To change the elevation of the BackPad:
1. Remove the eight M6 nuts and
screws.
2. A nylon washer is located between
the swing arms and the frame to
prevent damage to the powder
coated finish – don’t lose them!
3. Move the BackPad up/down along
the BackPlate to the required height.
Replace the washers, M6 screws
and locknuts and tighten securely.
To change the “forward reach” of the
BackPad:
1. The swing arms have three holes,
you can use any two holes per bar
2. Remove the screws and replace
them in another set of holes
3. Changing screw holes will affect the
forward and rearward range of the
BackPad
4. You can combine a different set of
holes for the upper and lower bars
to achieve changes in the pitch of
the BackPad
Remember to tighten all nuts and screws every
time you make an adjustment! Failure to
tighten may result in unexpected movement!
Check all screws daily to
make sure they’re tight!
The 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 the
EZRest coming loose, causing vehicle damage
or Rider/Passenger injury.
