Passenger on a street bob??
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5th Gear
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Passenger on a street bob??
I'm trying to decide what bike to buy. I really like the street bob but my wife thinks she may occasionally like to ride. I will be riding alone most of the time but not always. I was considering buying a two up seat and a sissy bar for the street bob and then just change it out when she wants to ride. I have been told that I need a bigger bike like a Heritage but I can't make up my mind. Any opinion/suggestion/experiences?
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SAYM
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SAYM
Road Master
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From: Iowa
Road Master
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From: Iowa
LOL, now then, here in the real world...
I bought a Mustang solo with a separate passenger pillion. I only have the pillion on when I plan to have a passenger. I had to install the Pass. pegs and I keep them folded up most of the time.
I bought a Mustang solo with a separate passenger pillion. I only have the pillion on when I plan to have a passenger. I had to install the Pass. pegs and I keep them folded up most of the time.
Road Master
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From: T-City, Wa.
Have the same thing and do the same thing.
Road Warrior
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From: Newtown, PA
I took off my passenger pegs and ride solo only as neither my wife nor girlfriend want to ride. However, if I ever do come across the hitch-hiking hottie, I'll have her sit on my fender bib and put her legs around my waist as per the above U-Tube video!!
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From: Augusta, GA
Don't waste your money if your g/f wants to ride. I bought a Street Bob with the assurance my g/f would never want to ride.
...three weeks later it cost me over $700 to buy all the parts to make a street bob capable of riding two-up.
Turn signal relocation kit...$$$$
detachable hardware.........$$$$
detachable uprights..........$$$$
sissybar...........................$$$$
sissybar pad.....................$$$$
pelion pad........................$$$$
hardware to connect the two seats ...$$$$
passenger peg mounts......$$$$
passenger peg mount hardware...$$$$
passenger pegs................$$$$
....and after spending all that cash she doesn't ride more than twice a year and when she does the suspension is overloaded and she complains about the vibes through the swingarm mounted pegs.
If she is going to ride, get a softtail or an FL or a Dyna equiped to ride two-up and be happy.
...three weeks later it cost me over $700 to buy all the parts to make a street bob capable of riding two-up.
Turn signal relocation kit...$$$$
detachable hardware.........$$$$
detachable uprights..........$$$$
sissybar...........................$$$$
sissybar pad.....................$$$$
pelion pad........................$$$$
hardware to connect the two seats ...$$$$
passenger peg mounts......$$$$
passenger peg mount hardware...$$$$
passenger pegs................$$$$
....and after spending all that cash she doesn't ride more than twice a year and when she does the suspension is overloaded and she complains about the vibes through the swingarm mounted pegs.
If she is going to ride, get a softtail or an FL or a Dyna equiped to ride two-up and be happy.
Last edited by sniper77; Jan 12, 2010 at 04:49 PM.
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From: Newfoundland, Canada
I'm trying to decide what bike to buy. I really like the street bob but my wife thinks she may occasionally like to ride. I will be riding alone most of the time but not always. I was considering buying a two up seat and a sissy bar for the street bob and then just change it out when she wants to ride. I have been told that I need a bigger bike like a Heritage but I can't make up my mind. Any opinion/suggestion/experiences?
Thanks
SAYM
Thanks
SAYM
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I'm trying to decide what bike to buy. I really like the street bob but my wife thinks she may occasionally like to ride. I will be riding alone most of the time but not always. I was considering buying a two up seat and a sissy bar for the street bob and then just change it out when she wants to ride. I have been told that I need a bigger bike like a Heritage but I can't make up my mind. Any opinion/suggestion/experiences?
Thanks
SAYM
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SAYM
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No problems here. And let me assure you neither myself or my wife are lightweights. I am 240 and my wife is....well if i post it she wont be my wife anymore. Got a solo for me and a passenger pillion for the stock seat. Also got all the hardware for the quick detach sissy bar. Those $700 in parts is a far cry from getting a street glide (My second choice). Once she gets off I can convert my SB back to a solo before she has her helmet off. Just watch the tire pressure and set the pre-load.
