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Old May 17, 2016 | 03:25 PM
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In my head there's a way for some kind of "floating" pillion pad that hangs over the back wheel. God knows how I'd get that to reality, and, like you said, without some serious fabrication
Maybe like a Harley "Rocker"?

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There are older bikes, such as Vincents, that have a rear 'flying' sub-frame. Not pretty, but you get the idea!

That's pretty close to what I was thinking, I like how it's hanging over the back. Lil bit square for my liking, but that definitely makes things make more sense!
 
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There are older bikes, such as Vincents, that have a rear 'flying' sub-frame. Not pretty, but you get the idea!

With an engine as pretty as a Vincents I don't even see the seats!
 
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Perki48, you sir are a mind reader! That's exactly what I had in mind! And wow. Thank you very much!
 
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Originally Posted by DannyHibbard
That's pretty close to what I was thinking, I like how it's hanging over the back. Lil bit square for my liking, but that definitely makes things make more sense!
It's the concept that matters. The Rocker is another, although that thing that passes for a passenger pad is too minimalist to my mind. More Harley-like, it must be admitted, so perhaps with a little imagination.....

The test I always apply to bike mods, especially involving a passenger, is to ask: would you be prepared to be taken for a ride while sitting back there?!
 
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With an engine as pretty as a Vincents I don't even see the seats!
Dream on - that's over 100k bucks worth of bike there......
 
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Perki48, you sir are a mind reader! That's exactly what I had in mind! And wow. Thank you very much!
Here is how it works:

 
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That's probably the coolest thing I've ever seen! There's a pretty good fabricator down near me, I'm definitely showing him this video on the weekend, see what he can do with it!
 
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I know it's a bit off topic, but what do you think the widest rear tire I could get on the 883 would be? This is all making the rear end make sense to me now, it's all coming together! Thanks for all the help guys
 
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lowering blocks on ebay, cheap... or 11" shocks... ether way

forget about solids -

(Vincent "not pretty" ??? For Shame! )
 
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