Confused about sissy bar and backrest pad

The T-Bird has 3 bolts on the fender. The QR backrest goes on the front 2, which are about 5" apart. The Rocket fender has 2 bolts, which are much further apart, no? There is no QR backrest for the Rocket. The larger pad I believe is the optional touring pad.
 
I played it safe and got everything that was for my year and model of my bike. I hope I don't have any surprises that something doesn't fit but I shouldnt with proper model and year.
 
 

So I am currently going through the confusion of figuring out the possible options for my RIII R. I read this thread and was wondering... has anyone tried the QRSBK?:

http://shop.triumphmotorcycles.com/backrests/id-A9750516/Quick_Release_Sissy_Bar_Kit

I'm trying to figure out this mess so I can order a sissy bar for my woman so she doesn't go splat on the next long ride... Wow, that's dark...

Will this backrest work with the tall sissy bar?:
http://www.allthingstriumph.com/triumph-sissy-bar-back-rest-classic.html
or this one?
http://shop.triumphmotorcycles.com/backrests/id-A9708177/Sissy_Bar_Backrest

I can't seem to find a back pad that matches the OEM picture of:
http://shop.triumphmotorcycles.com/backrests/id-A9738070/Sissy_Bar_and_Luggage_Rack_-_Tall

even on Triumph's website.

Thanks in advance for the help guys.
 
Now I am confused why are you going to a sissy bar if you have a girlfriend ?? Are you going to take her with you??? Are you going because they sell beer real cheap there???? I could not resist lol hahahaha
 
dirtbagbiker said:
Now I am confused why are you going to a sissy bar if you have a girlfriend ?? Are you going to take her with you??? Are you going because they sell beer real cheap there???? I could not resist lol hahahaha
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BTW Here is the chat log with the OEM Triumph store just now:
( https://shop.triumphmotorcycles.com/ )


Noldy A: Thank you for using Triumph Motorcycle's new Live Agent feature. How may I help you today?You: Hi Noldy, I am having trouble finding a part on your website.You: I'm interested in the bag pad that one mounts to the: Sissy Bar and Luggage Rack - Tall
Item # A9738070Noldy A: One moment pleaseYou: this is the only one I can find but it appears to be the incorrect one: http://shop.triumphmotorcycles.com/backrests/id-A9708177/Sissy_Bar_Backrest Noldy A: One momentNoldy A: I am afraid you will have to order it from one of Our Triumph Dealer.You: can you tell me the part #?Noldy A: If the Part is not available online, you will be able to get it trough a Triumph DealerNoldy A: I am still lookingNoldy A: I can't seem to identify it yetNoldy A: Maybe I can try again with the last six digits of your VIN numberNoldy A: could you provide me with that ?>You: sureNoldy A: ThanksYou: ****** Noldy A: ThanksNoldy A: I found those part that would fit your VIN but I am not sure if this is what you are looking forNoldy A: http://shop.triumphmotorcycles.com/storelanding/general-search?Search=A9528014You: this take mes to saddled bags, not back padsNoldy A: I am so sorry.Noldy A: Please contact one of our Local Dealer See if they have what you are looking for. Can I Help you Find a Local Dealer ?You: no thanks, but looks like someone should be notified of this issue, on other websites that resell triumph parts you can find the item. seems strange that triumph's onw site has broken links that point to the wrong itemsYou: pretty unprofessionalNoldy A: Could you send me a link with a picture to see what the item looks like ?You: its on your own site, on the back of the sissy bar, the padYou: http://shop.triumphmotorcycles.com/backrests/id-A9738070/Sissy_Bar_and_Luggage_Rack_-_TallYou: the padNoldy A: Thanks please bear with me a sec, hopefully it will worth your while, I am a Little new to some aspect of it.Noldy A: So sorry about thatYou: i think someone who had more experience would have the same problemsYou: there is clearly a mistake on the website inventory/ linking of itemsNoldy A: I hope we get to the bottom of thisNoldy A: The Link you sent me for Item # A9738070 will fit the VIN number you gave. Beside that I am afraid I don't any other Part listed on the Website. At this Point as you said, we would have to have the proper Department to look into it to make appropriate changesYou: alright please notify them, thanks for your helpNoldy A: you are welcome, thanks again for your understandingNoldy A: Have a Great nightYou: you too'Noldy A: Thank you

I went ahead and just ordered what is listed as the correct pad from this site:
www.allthingstriumph.com
after looking at some pictures of a RIII on ebay that seems to have the same pad and backrest.

Tall Sissy Bar and Luggage Rack
A9738070$319.99Ordered: 1$319.99
Sissy Bar Back Rest - Classic
A9708177$79.99Ordered: 1$79.99
 
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The quick release sissy bar kit A9750516 (your first link) is for the touring model and will not work on a Roadster. There is no "integral lock and key security system" for the roadster/standard/classic sissy bar. Also notice the round bars on both the sissy bar and luggage rack. The sissy bar and rack for anything but a touring uses square metal stock as seen in the photo in your last link.

Your second and third link are both for the same pad pad A9708177. The text in both links say this pad is for the quick realease kit but both links correctly show the pad on a square post sissy bar! The second link even references it's for A9750516 quick release. This is piss poor advertising by Triumph and can only lead to confusion. No wonder the "live agent" didn't have any answers for you.[/QUOTE]


That's what you need and those prices are probably the best you'll find it for new. Nice work.
 
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