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Old Mar 24, 2019 | 01:37 PM
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Wow this is a strange question but I finally got my GF to ride on my 2001 Ultra Classic with tour-pack. She wore a thin sweater and leather jack on top of it. She complained really badly that the engine vibration while riding made her lower back which is in contact with the large padded back rest on the tout-pack to itch. She and I figure the vibration basically translated into her sweater material to be rubbing her skin where contact is made. I told her next time wear soft cotton shirt that is soft and smooth against her skin.

Any similar experiences or thoughts is appreciated.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2019 | 02:42 PM
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I would recommend not wearing that sweater.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2019 | 02:49 PM
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True test would be topless. Just saying.

But my wife complained about that on occasion. A light thin base layer helps. Preferably something breathable. My wife would wear a tank top or cotton tshirt
 
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Old Mar 24, 2019 | 02:54 PM
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Wouldn’t be a bad solution to have the lady behind you topless at all times? I doubt I could get my better half to go with it but one can dream.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2019 | 03:32 PM
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Does she appear to have the mange?
 
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Old Mar 24, 2019 | 03:45 PM
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Well my GF does have nicely shaped D sized breasts so I guess topless is an option during warm weather.

But I think the material was the culprit as the material was man-made not cotton. Next time soon I hope, I told her to wear a soft 100% cotton base layer.

She has no skin conditions, but perhaps sensitive skin.
 
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I would say this post is worthless without pics but I’m not trying to get in a fight today!
 

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Just make sure your sheets aren't made out of the same sweater material.
 
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