Re: [ST] Riding Two Up on the ST

["David R. Brant" <drbrant@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I too ride a great deal with my wife on the ST.  The corbin with a
backrest is definetely the way to go.  She may also want to add some
lower back support.  My wife bungees a small pillow on the front of the
backrest for added support.  if you have soft bags you may also have
problems with her siding forward due to the size and location of the
bags.  my wife places hers hands on the back of my pelvis to support her
during agressive riding.  We have down 400 mile plus days in relative
comfort.

Also firm your suspension up all the way.  I regularly drag hard parts
with us both on the bike, about 350 pounds plus luggage of 25 pounds.  I
use the soft Triumph bags and an Eclispe Tank bag.

Rick
00 Sprint

Peacher31@xxxxxxx wrote:
> 
> My wife and I ride two up all of the time on the ST.  The best advice
> I have is dump the stock seat and get a seat with a passenger
> backrest.  The increased comfort and confidence of the backrest allows
> us to go further than I ever dreamed she could take.  Eventhough the
> company has some questionable business deals, I love the Corbin saddle
> with the backrest.  It is extremely hard for the first few hundred
> miles, but once broken in, it is really comfortable.  My wife loves
> the wider seat and the removable backrest.  It does change the driver
> riding position slightly, but you get used to it quickly.
> 
> Rich
> 2002 Sprint ST
> Vernon CT

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