Backrest (on the cheap)

[kentmmcdonald]

I recently did an eBay search on GZ250 and I found an inexpensive backrest pad. I also recently purchased a Wald 582 Folding Rear Bicycle Grocery Basket for my mountain bike. I was looking at the two and I got an idea; I could combine the two with an old belt and .....
http://s1.postimage.org/17e3se7yc/GZ_Backrest_1.jpg (http://postimage.org/image/17e3se7yc/)

http://s1.postimage.org/17ec22yf8/GZ_Backrest_2.jpg (http://postimage.org/image/17ec22yf8/)

[leatherandflames]

awesome how is it mounted?

[jonathan180iq]

Very inventive.
There is nothing better than making a bike more useful and utilitarian.

[kentmmcdonald]

@leatherandflames, I am planning on using straps going under the seat and through the basket (towel between the basket and seat). Since the basket folds flat, the hole setup can be easily disassembled and carried away if there is a concern of theft.

@jonathan180iq (smart man). I read a book (What's Mine Is Yours) and I am going green by using "one mans junk as another mans treasure".