I double on my Bonnie very rarely but it's nice to be able to when I feel like it. I'd love to be able to keep the Bonnie just for that but will probably have to sell it and then, very rarely, carry a pillion on the Thrux I'm planning to buy. I realize you have to buy passenger pegs, and probably a different saddle if you actually care about your pillion's comfort (which I don't, really... :grin2 but has anybody done any two up riding on a Thrux and if so, how was it? I guess I should ask, how was it for both of you? Like, did she fall off?
Doesn't bother me unless we stop hard, then some readjustment is required. My wife actually likes it, but I did buy a belt with handles for her to hold onto. My other bikes have always had trunks or backrests. The two up Triumph comfort seat's passenger area kinda slopes backwards too.
I take my wife on the back of the Thrux fairly regularly, we have the duel comfort seat for when she joins me.
She said she much prefers it to my old T100 Bonneville because the seat is comfier, the suspension is way better, it's smoother regarding power delivery and she sits slightly higher up compared to me so can see whats going on easer without having to tilt her head to one side all the time.
Do any of you good fellows have pics of this comfort seat you speak of? Andy you mentioned your wife being able to see easier. How's her legroom? Is it a typical hilarious looking sport bike pillion configuration? Does the pillion have to be a 5 foot, 90 lb gymnast to be comfortable on the back of a Thrux?
Bear in mind I'm talking short, scenic pleasure cruises. An hour or two in the saddle then it's time for drinks. She always seems to be ready for one when she gets off.
I take my wife on the back of the Thrux fairly regularly, we have the duel comfort seat for when she joins me.
She said she much prefers it to my old T100 Bonneville because the seat is comfier, the suspension is way better, it's smoother regarding power delivery and she sits slightly higher up compared to me so can see whats going on easer without having to tilt her head to one side all the time.
Of all the showroom sitting we did, my wife's favorite seat was the T100 Newchurch. Not sure if that's the same seat as the stock T100. She even prefered it to the T120 seat.
I double on my Bonnie very rarely but it's nice to be able to when I feel like it. I'd love to be able to keep the Bonnie just for that but will probably have to sell it and then, very rarely, carry a pillion on the Thrux I'm planning to buy.
I've done 2-up to Boston from NJ on my Thruxton a couple of times - the seat is surprisingly comfortable, though the ride is a tiny bit harsh. Just avoid the biggest potholes to the best of your ability!
Your bike doesn't have the R's hardtail design. If you visit a dealer, hop on one. Up and down as hard as you can. If you can get it to give a mm, you will probably win a door prize.
At first I wasn't so sure if it was actually more comfortable after riding with the standard seat for a long time I do notice a difference when I swap them over.
Legroom is fine, possibly slightly more cramped than the Bonny but not at all an issue. Certainly not as comical as the sports bike pillion position.
I'm 5'8 and have the lower clipons so I do sit leaning more forward than with the standards. The missus is 5'6.
Photo from the soggy Distinguished Gentleman's ride in Oxford this weekend.
They are not able to supply many accessories ex stock for the new R.
I have fitted the rear pegs but god only knows when I'll receive the dual seat.
Hopefully before summer ends......
Will let you know then Steve.
I asked them for a list of the accessories they have but they want me to email them a list of my requirements ... Jeez.
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