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Old 07-02-2008, 04:01 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Speedmaster King/Queen seat

Is anyone aware of a King/Queen style seat available for the America/Speedmaster models. Or is there a company that can take the origional seat and convert it to somthing more comfortable for the pillion?
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Old 07-02-2008, 11:09 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Yes there is one that I know about but didn't try a bit pricey
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Old 07-02-2008, 11:48 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Wow! $600 bucks for that custom touring seat? Ouch! Sure looks comfortable though.

Zebra -For what it's worth, I have the Triumph OEM "Touring" seat (also shown on the British Customs page), and it's an adequate perch and good for a couple of hours for your passenger. I'd say that for $230 they are asking, it's almost mandatory if your going to ride with a pillion for any length of time more than 15 minutes.

That said, I would't think it's something you would want to use for a multi-day tour with a pillion (unless she was really light). It doesn't provide much, if any improvement for the pilot and your passenger is still going to want to strech her legs every hour.

But like I said, those limitations aside, the Triumph OEM "Touring" seat is really almost mandatory if you carry a passenger. And while you're at it, plan to throw in a back rest/sissy bar - high or low - your choice. I have the low even though the higher one would likely be more comfortable for a passenger.

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Old 07-05-2008, 11:11 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Is anyone aware of a King/Queen style seat available for the America/Speedmaster models. Or is there a company that can take the origional seat and convert it to somthing more comfortable for the pillion?
I had that $600 seat on back order since April at my dealer(- a 15% discount) and they couldn't get it. They finally refunded my money as they coud not get a definite answer > Personally , I think this product is "vapor ware" i.e. it only exists as a prototype.
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