Riding with the pillion seat removed

[Boxerboy55]

Worth a try.

Didn't want to risk getting the seat wet, scuffed, etc

Considered re-mounting top box for a millisecond, but don't want the mount / dismount hassle as mentioned above.

Enhances the "silver effect" somewhat.

 

[GSmonkey]

Never had the pillion seat installed on either of my GSs and this has never caused a problem.

 

[Captain GSA]

Looks alright but if you start bungee hooking things on to it, the silver paint easily scuffs and the plastic marks....

 

[Bones]

Didn't want to risk getting the seat wet, scuffed, etc

Considered re-mounting top box for a millisecond, but don't want the mount / dismount hassle as mentioned above.

Enhances the "silver effect" somewhat.

Is that back rest on the top box a small concession to any fit biker chicks that have broken down and need a lift?

 

[Paul S]

Tried moving the top box forward on my GSA but found that it just dug into my back and so moved it back again

 

[mikepg]

I can see one major problem with this... on that day you stop to help a sexy lady biker out because her bike has broken down and all she needs is a lift... you'll be scuppered cos you wont have a seat to carry her on!!!

Nah - chop her up into little bits and place in top box. Sorted.

Actually..................the real reasons I don't bother with the pillion seat are that first, it is easier to swing leg over bike (I am not 6ft tall) and second, I really can't stand riding with a pillion - takes all the fun out of it. - So, wife and kids drive car and or/fly.

 

[Janie]

bein short in the leg....I leave the pillion seat off, or i can't get me leg over when gettin off........(no rude comments)

 

[Dabba]

I do this instead - like it lots - storage (laptop, A4 files, waterproofs etc) and style

 

[mikepg]

.........I also like BMW's latest Chiminea rear seat heater.

Only £450.

 

[radrod]

But if you leave it off it wont wear to the same degree and your left with mismatching pillion seat....

 

[Captain GSA]

.........I also like BMW's latest Chiminea rear seat heater.

Only £450.

Touratech's version comes with a BBQ adapter with tongs....£449.95........

You do have to wait twelve weeks for it though........

 

[greg12]

seat off

have covered lots of ,iles with the back seat off no problems at all makes life easier when carrying camping gear

 

[mikepg]

Touratech's version comes with a BBQ adapter with tongs....£449.95........

You do have to wait twelve weeks for it though........

Bargain!! - I think I'll order one for next year. ie - order it now.

 

[Captain GSA]

Bargain!! - I think I'll order one for next year. ie - order it now.

Your BMW one (nice though it looks) has warranty issues...... corrosion and stuff.....best take it back .....

 

[mikepg]

Your BMW one (nice though it looks) has warranty issues...... corrosion and stuff.....best take it back .....

It's ok.....honestly........it's still under the 2 day warranty

 

[Seatownmaster]

It better with it all off

I've removed the seat and rack and find it great for long distance stuff.




But the wife finds it hard to adapt when I get home!

 

[mikepg]

Seatown - how do you manage to ride wearing that kit?

 

[Seatownmaster]

I close my eyes

 

[Captain GSA]

Seatown - how do you manage to ride wearing that kit?

thank goodness for that screen, the draught must be horrble otherwise

 

[the civil one]

A rather industrious Chap

From this Parish makes a Replacement for the rear seat.

http://www.cajasahel.com/accessories.html