Riding Two-up on the 620

[gh0stie]

So I took the g/f out on our first ride yesterday, and while she absolutely loved the ride, she felt a bit cramped up in the legs after a couple of hours.

I'm looking for feedback from other owners on this issue, she's 5'8 with really long legs and I'm wondering if maybe getting a higher seat might improve this............or is this just one of those things that get less painful over time?

or should I just get a bigger bike!!?/

Thanks

[TiAvenger]

Bigger bike!   

D and I used to ride 2 up on my 620 once in a while, for short trips around town and 70 mile or shorter rides it was fine.  Anything longer though was a pain.

She's 5 10 and Im 5 11

How aggressive is your front end (stock bars or clip ons?) 

[somegirl]

Yep, I think most of us would agree it's not an ideal bike for longer two-up rides.

Taking more frequent breaks may help.

[the_Journeyman]

My fiancée and I ride 2up on my M750 a lot.  Long rides with no breaks are not wise.  It's not well suited for 2up riding, but works if you take frequent breaks ~

JM

[MikeZ]

GF rides a lot w/ me and doesn't have many issues w/ longer rides.  She's only 5'4" though and she takes her legs off the pegs and stretches them when we hit red lights or stop signs.

[factorPlayer]

I think we'll need pics of your long-legged girlfriend in order to provide the most helpful information... just sayin' 

[Blackboar]

My wife is 5' even and longer rides wear her down on the 620 as well....it's just the seating position.  Give her the 620 and get yourself something bigger.

[peanut_man]

Multistrada, if you want to do 2-up riding.  Probably the most comfy seat for the passenger.  Especially with a trunk which becomes a back rest.   

[gh0stie]

Thanks all!

I guess we will "rough it" for a while longer to make sure she really wants to ride with me, then I will start looking at other bikes........

Jester, my bars are pretty much stock

FactorPlayer, I would post some but I'm afraid she might kick my ass (see long legs)

[pennyrobber]

I am supprised people can even ride 1-up on 620's. 

[the_Journeyman]

We're looking at getting my fianée a bike once we get married so we can enjoy longer rides ~

JM

[TiAvenger]

I am supprised people can even ride 1-up on 620's. 

Could be worse, you could be seen sitting on, or in the vicinity of a 696. 

[Popeye the Sailor]

I am supprised people can even ride 1-up on 620's. 

Why's that?

[somegirl]

We're looking at getting my fianée a bike once we get married so we can enjoy longer rides ~

[Raux]

Could be worse, you could be seen sitting on, or in the vicinity of a 696. 

696 is more confortable with the touring seat for 2-up riding. pegs are lower even for the passenger. AND handles better.