I'd like my wife to be comfier on the back seat. We test-rode a Multistrada and she loved having the bigger seat and especially the grab rail. What can be done on the monster to make it better for the wife?

1. Better seat? DP gel seat? Some kind of "touring" seat? Corbin, etc? Does any seat come with a strap to hang on to?
2. Any kind of grab rail that can be installed and not look horrible? Or it could be quickly removeable, too.
3. Last resort: Is there a top box (you know, a storage box that goes behind and above the seat) that would work as a backrest for her?

I appreciate the great advice of all you wonderful people, thanks!

There are some things that can be done

- for better but grip, no sliding http://www.ekmpowershop6.com/ekmps/shops/advancedseatin/triboseatmonster-all-models-inc-s4-1993-2007-tbs-80-196-p.asp

- for her to hold on to, and/or rest her rear against http://www.monstrack.com/backrest.html

You should, regardless of the other choices, get "love handles" - sturdy strap around your waist, with handles on it.   http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=9871.msg166960#msg166960

Good luck! It's nice that you care

her own bike

Quote from: bobspapa on December 25, 2008, 01:01:09 PM
her own bike

That technically wouldnt make her a passenger anymore...but agreed. Riding 2 up on a monster isnt that fun as a passenger.

A goldwing

Side Car

It's a bit pricy but flips over to double as a luggage rack.

http://www.monstrack.com/backrest.html

*ahem*

http://www.viberider.com/vibe_rider.asp

My wife likes a backrest but other girls I've ridden seem to be happy just holding on to me (which is a good argument against backrests).

Quote from: stopintime on December 25, 2008, 12:47:39 PM
There are some things that can be done

- for better but grip, no sliding http://www.ekmpowershop6.com/ekmps/shops/advancedseatin/triboseatmonster-all-models-inc-s4-1993-2007-tbs-80-196-p.asp

- for her to hold on to, and/or rest her rear against http://www.monstrack.com/backrest.html

You should, regardless of the other choices, get "love handles" - sturdy strap around your waist, with handles on it.   http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=9871.msg166960#msg166960

Good luck! It's nice that you care

Wow, that took some time to compose that answer, thanks!

Quote from: zarn02 on December 26, 2008, 06:35:41 AM
*ahem*

http://www.viberider.com/vibe_rider.asp

 

Quote from: zarn02 on December 26, 2008, 06:35:41 AM
*ahem*

http://www.viberider.com/vibe_rider.asp

Just don't get tooooo comfortable back there.   

Lukey, the components of my reply was already on my computer - not a big effort, really. Happy if it helps

One biker friend has the Monstrack. His girlfriend once fell off a bike, even though at slow speed it scared her good. She feels very comfortable and secure with the backrest. One issue is, I think, that you can't fit the rear seat cowl with the mounting brackets still on the bike. Just a few minutes work to fix it, but still.....

Norm
You have a wife and she lets (or does she know???) other girls ride with you?
Sir-You are truly a man amongst men!  
Either that or just one lucky bastard!

My wife and I have been married for 36 years, she usually gets the girl rides for me