I've done it on a couple of bikes. Usually where the seat was designed to double as a torture rack and ironing board. Fixing the front and not worrying about the rear made the job easier.
Anything mass produced will be more reliable than shed-made, so consider how it will stand up. More racks etc. just seem to lead to carrying more crap.
I've never had the need to give a lift to friendly goat herds etc. but maybe I have missed out on that score.
I wouldn't rush to modify anything you aren't 100% sure needs changing, but maybe the back rest does feel into that category.
The NC definitely needed it, access to the fuel filler without taking a bag off the seat took seconds to prove itself correct.
Andy
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