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Moto Board => General Monster Forum => Topic started by: vw151 on August 21, 2008, 07:05:55 AM

Title: 2up on an s2r 1000 any suggestions
Post by: vw151 on August 21, 2008, 07:05:55 AM
My new GF loves riding on the back of the bike but any significant distance wears her out pretty quick.  Any suggestions for comfort on the back of my bike.  I know it's never gonna be the best 2up bike as it is small and sporty but I was wondering what people's experience was with something like a Sargent seat or any other ideas. 

Here's a pic for clicks.  Not a pick of me or my GF, just a friend of mine with the motorcyclewishlist girls.   I just thought the pic would generate some buzz and maybe get some more responses. 

(http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r197/vw151/mid%20ohio%20tucker%20rocky/tattoo2046-1-1.jpg)
Title: Re: 2up on an s2r 1000 any suggestions
Post by: He Man on August 21, 2008, 08:52:09 AM
nope. The seat is just too narrow. you can change the angle of it, it would help significantly, but realistically, no. corbin does make a 2 seat option that elimates the rear cowl. But your looking at $800.
ill take the one on the left
Title: Re: 2up on an s2r 1000 any suggestions
Post by: cdnrcr on August 21, 2008, 08:54:24 AM
The DP gel seat made a big difference.  My wife finds it pretty comfortable. 
Title: Re: 2up on an s2r 1000 any suggestions
Post by: pennyrobber on August 21, 2008, 09:47:49 AM
I have the same problem as you. My solution has been to start looking for a second bike. A guy I have ridden with a few times has the Corbin seat on his S2R and he and his wife do long trips all the time. I think it looks like crap but apparently you can still use your rear seat cover.

http://www.corbin.com/ducati/monster7.shtml (http://www.corbin.com/ducati/monster7.shtml)
Title: Re: 2up on an s2r 1000 any suggestions
Post by: vw151 on August 21, 2008, 10:11:48 AM
Is the Sargent any good for 2up.  I was leaning that way before the new GF because it is taller and a little extra room between me and the pegs would be great.  I understand the corbin is actually shorter.  What a dilemma. 
Title: Re: 2up on an s2r 1000 any suggestions
Post by: somegirl on August 21, 2008, 10:54:51 AM
No FHE, but how about the Monstrack backrest (http://www.monstrack.com/backrest.html)?
Title: Re: 2up on an s2r 1000 any suggestions
Post by: ODrides on August 21, 2008, 01:35:07 PM
Quote from: He Man on August 21, 2008, 08:52:09 AM
...ill take the one on the left


Perfect -- I'll take the one on the right!  HIGH FIVE!