how to make pillion back rest more comfy?

[davidgibson999]

Hi

I have the vario topbox and the factory fitted back rest - my wife doesn't find it too comfortable to lean against - anyone any suggestions how to modify/replace the back rest?

Thanks

David

 

[Deleted account 220427002]

get rid of the wife

 

[davidgibson999]

get rid of the wife

she's going to pour her curry over your lap next time we're at Indus Valley....

 

[John Armstrong]

Take it off, and buy her a back protector?

 

[thornley]

Make them as uncomfortable as possible. All they do is wear out the back tyre, reduce miles per gallon , reduce seat space and then complain like sh** that you speed, brake too heavily, lean too far in corners, don't stop when they need a pee (I'm NOT a FECKING clairvoiant), you passed a better cafe a few miles back...........

Unless of course the young lady is a size 8, enjoys every twist and turn, screams more, more!!! and is prepared to get on the bike as well

 

[Psycho]

if you wanted to carry pillions you should get a wing

Nooooo--------- i found that with the box set in large mode the old witch stopped complaining and with a airhawk seat cushion and touratech pedal extenders she complained less said it was much better much better

but do not remove a remus exhaust baffle complained that i had made her deaf , wished i had been ,,,,,the language and she wonders why i dont have an inter-comm

 

[MATKAT]

How lucky am I

Make them as uncomfortable as possible. All they do is wear out the back tyre, reduce miles per gallon , reduce seat space and then complain like sh** that you speed, brake too heavily, lean too far in corners, don't stop when they need a pee (I'm NOT a FECKING clairvoiant), you passed a better cafe a few miles back...........

Unless of course the young lady is a size 8, enjoys every twist and turn, screams more, more!!! and is prepared to get on the bike as well

Well that must be Sue then, how lucky am I

 

[claude ries]

backrest

lee baileys in USA manufactured good backrest one of them specially made for 1200 gs .. have a look
I will get one soon
claude

 

[Mike Werner]

Replace your topbox with one of an RT. My SWMBO loves it, prefers the GS now over an LT..

 

[Dave T]

Might be worth sticking with it for a bit? My Mrs hated the back rest at first, but reckons it 'breaks in' with time...
HTH!
Dave.

 

[Tommo]

A friends wife sewed a piece of medium density foam rubber into the back of her jacket and it works a treat.

 

[Oyne]

My wifey had the same problem espcially on long ride, so I bought this from www.bakupusa.com and we've never had an issue since.

Maybe there is a dealer in the UK

 

[Deak]

I'm quite interested in one of these but there's no price on the website. Could you give me some indication as to how much yours was please?

My wifey had the same problem espcially on long ride, so I bought this from www.bakupusa.com and we've never had an issue since.

Maybe there is a dealer in the UK

 

[Foto John]

I'm quite interested in one of these but there's no price on the website. Could you give me some indication as to how much yours was please?

Done a bit of detective work for you as I was bored http://www.sportouring.com/part.php?itemGroup=42&bikeModel=R1200GS, a bit pricey at around 300 GBP, but looks like it'll do the job!

I'm still waiting for my 1200GS to be made (week 20), delivery end of the month!