2 up seat, or pillion pad?

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Reaper

Reaper

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I'm probably going to be setting up my bike to take a passenger, and was wondering from a passenger standpoint which is more comfortable on a Ridgeback, a 2 up seat, or pillion pad? I won't be installing a sissy bar, not real crazy about changing the look of my bike as it is.

Also as far as the fender, is the 2 up easier on the finish than a pillion pad? I really don't want to install the film on the fender, but will if I have to. Thanks.
 
TLB08K9

TLB08K9

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Just make sure you clean the fender and suction cups, I have my waxed pretty good and Have only small marks that disappear with the wax. Making sure it is clean is the best. You have 4 to 6 suction cups on the P-pad and only 2 on the 2-up, so if it does make marks I would rather have 2 than 6.

As far as comfort I have been told by most of the riders that I have put on the back like the 2-up more than the p-pad. I only had one girl that like that like the p-pad better, guess she had too much padding back there.:spank:
 
Raywood

Raywood

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I have both and you are going to get wear marks from the suction cups no matter what you do.

The P-pad has 6 cups and the two up seat has only 2.
Two up seat is way more comfortable to the passenger than the p-pad.

:cheers:
 
phatchopper300

phatchopper300

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Reaper said:
I'm probably going to be setting up my bike to take a passenger, and was wondering from a passenger standpoint which is more comfortable on a Ridgeback, a 2 up seat, or pillion pad? I won't be installing a sissy bar, not real crazy about changing the look of my bike as it is.

Also as far as the fender, is the 2 up easier on the finish than a pillion pad? I really don't want to install the film on the fender, but will if I have to. Thanks.
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Feel the same way with the finish on the fender-like many have said make sure alot of polish on fender. My wife says she would rather have the 2 up seat than p pad. 2 up seat keeps its shape better than the p pad according to her. She is about 5'11" and 145 lbs. As for the ride it seems to calm down the back tire(guess she takes all the rough bumps out :lol::roll:) So if she is happy I will be happy!! 2 up for me!
 
Reaper

Reaper

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phatchopper300 said:
Feel the same way with the finish on the fender-like many have said make sure alot of polish on fender. My wife says she would rather have the 2 up seat than p pad. 2 up seat keeps its shape better than the p pad according to her. She is about 5'11" and 145 lbs. As for the ride it seems to calm down the back tire(guess she takes all the rough bumps out :lol::roll:) So if she is happy I will be happy!! 2 up for me!
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Thanks phatchopper300, we have the same bike, so that's good to know, and the chick that wants to ride is the same size as your wife, looks like the 2 up will be the better choice.
 
Reaper

Reaper

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Thanks guys for the input, sounds like everyone leans toward the 2 up seat. Also I think having two suction cups will be better than four to six on the pillion, sounds like it will be a little easier on the paint. And roger that on keeping the fender clean, and waxes as well as the suction cups.

Thanks again everyone, I appreciate the input.:2thumbs:
 
stlmikie

stlmikie

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Well well well Reaper found himself a little lady. Bring her over so we can embarrass the daylights out of ya. Ha when should I expect you?
 
Reaper

Reaper

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stlmikie said:
Well well well Reaper found himself a little lady. Bring her over so we can embarrass the daylights out of ya. Ha when should I expect you?
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:lol: Thanks Mikie, I knew I could count on you buddy. She is a friend of mine, one of the flight attendants at my airline. I'm going to have the passenger bracket, and pegs installed this winter when I get the springer put on, so not till next spring.
 
stlmikie

stlmikie

I wish I had more money.
Mmmm... Sounds nice. What is it about flight attendants that is so sexy?


Reaper said:
:lol: Thanks Mikie, I knew I could count on you buddy. She is a friend of mine, one of the flight attendants at my airline. I'm going to have the passenger bracket, and pegs installed this winter when I get the springer put on, so not till next spring.
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InDaDogHouse

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I am going to get the P-pad. As often as the Ole Lady wants to ride, I don't need to spend $250 + for a two up. Plus I like the way it looks with the single seat. I won't keep the pad on unless she wants to ride. Hell, I have had her out on just the fender (I told her it is the worlds best vibrator) :eek: Now don't get me wrong, we didn't go too far! I will just make sure to wax the hell out of it, and watch the suction cups don't mark.

Mike
 
KnotSo

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My 2 up seat only has 2 suction cups and the edges of the seat are making contact with the fender. :bang:

I do not carry many passangers, just a duffle bag or two...
 
Cobrafast1

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My 03 Chopper has the 2-up seat and I love it. I changed out the rear fender struts to be able to have a sissy bar. This way I can take the sissy bar off, if I want that look or leave it on. It's just allen screws that allow removal.

I also use the sissy bar to strap things too, if I need to carry anything. Works out great and looks good too, in my opinion.

I still have the old struts out in the garage. I might put them up on e-Bay.

 
PSI GERMANY

PSI GERMANY

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Guys,
just impose a weight and age limit for your passengers : not more than 125 lbs and not older than 30 and I promise you, there will be no mark on the fender ........... :roll::roll::roll::roll:
 
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SF180A

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My 03 came with both the Big Dog solo and the 2 up seat that has 4 suction cups. I make it a point to clean the fender really well before I install the 2 up seat and other then very minor scratches in the wax which polish out, you would never know one has been on.
As far as the comfort level, I have had several laddies on the back and they all enjoyed the ride. :2thumbs:

SF180A
:cheers:
 
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