Future GS1200 pillion passenger

GeneralSwagger · Jul 29, 2009

Youo may file this thread into the "utterly ridiculous" catagory once I've turned my back

My better half is getting her GS1200 on Saturday. Brand spanking new. I'm pretty sure she's so excited there's a little trail of wee constantly fllowing from her.

I'm not a rider, I'm a faithful and trusty pillion. She has been without a bike for over 12 months after her much loved Triumph Tiger was stolen by a pack of wan*ers! Now that Triumph have gone and COMPLETELY ruined the design of the Tiger, she bit the bullet and went for the GS dream. I think she's still finding it hard to believe. She's going to have to be sedated if this keeps up.

So, on to the stupid question. Is there anything I need to know about being a pillion on a GS? Has anyone reported any differences between the GS and other bikes? I'm only used to the Triumph and will approach being a pillion in the same way but thought I would ask, just in case.

Mutley · Jul 29, 2009

Being a pillion on a GS will be a lot more comfortable in many ways, not the least of which will be the lack of dive under braking due to the telever front end. This should result in you head butting the rider less often

On the other hand this is not a true touring bike so you may find some buffeting (although I can't imagine it's considerably worse than the Tiger). It is also very tall so. especially if there is a top box fitted, you may have to practice some mount / dismount processes if you don't want to end up in a heap :blast