Pillion Report - Printable Version

Pillion Report - Printable Version

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Pillion Report - Mick65_imp - 03-10-2014

Well, Sunday was a fab day and I was even more than happy when my wife said she would like a trip on the CB. We did about 70mls round trip, a few stops for tea etc, but she said that the seat was'nt too comfy, so we have decided to get a little padded protection. What do you think, Air or Gel.
Also she wants another bike of her own, last one she had was the BMW 650cs, this time its eigher Moto Guzzi Nevada or Yamaha 550 virago, I fancy the Guzzi, anymore suggestions.
Happy days Mick.

RE: Pillion Report - the Ferret - 03-10-2014

Yamaha makes a 550 Virago in England? V twin shaftie or what?

RE: Pillion Report - Mick65_imp - 03-10-2014

(03-10-2014, 07:30 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: Yamaha makes a 550 Virago in England? V twin shaftie or what?

Thats the one, it's a shaftie, weighs 185kg very low seat, but, just going to check the footpegs are'nt to far forward.

535cc V Twin. Lots for sale and loads of custom bits to choose.

RE: Pillion Report - ss2wheels_imp - 03-10-2014

(03-10-2014, 07:26 AM)Mick65_imp Wrote: Well, Sunday was a fab day and I was even more than happy when my wife said she would like a trip on the CB. We did about 70mls round trip, a few stops for tea etc, but she said that the seat was'nt too comfy, so we have decided to get a little padded protection. What do you think, Air or Gel.
Also she wants another bike of her own, last one she had was the BMW 650cs, this time its eigher Moto Guzzi Nevada or Yamaha 550 virago, I fancy the Guzzi, anymore suggestions.
Happy days Mick.

RE: Pillion Report - Mick65_imp - 03-10-2014

(03-10-2014, 07:41 AM)ss2wheels_imp Wrote:
(03-10-2014, 07:26 AM)Mick65_imp Wrote: Well, Sunday was a fab day and I was even more than happy when my wife said she would like a trip on the CB. We did about 70mls round trip, a few stops for tea etc, but she said that the seat was'nt too comfy, so we have decided to get a little padded protection. What do you think, Air or Gel.
Also she wants another bike of her own, last one she had was the BMW 650cs, this time its eigher Moto Guzzi Nevada or Yamaha 550 virago, I fancy the Guzzi, anymore suggestions.
Happy days Mick.
Hey mick, for a small amount of money you could find a yamaha vstar 1100 classic they have been the same since 1999 to 2009, I love mine, comfy, powerfull and low.i have had 2 and love it more everytime I ride it, reliable as a rock!

Hey mick, for a small amount of money you could find a yamaha vstar 1100 classic they have been the same since 1999 to 2009, I love mine, comfy, powerfull and low.i have had 2 and love it more everytime I ride it, reliable as a rock!
That 1100 is a beauty, just to big for my wife to drive.
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RE: Pillion Report - ss2wheels_imp - 03-10-2014

(03-10-2014, 07:26 AM)Mick65_imp Wrote: Well, Sunday was a fab day and I was even more than happy when my wife said she would like a trip on the CB. We did about 70mls round trip, a few stops for tea etc, but she said that the seat was'nt too comfy, so we have decided to get a little padded protection. What do you think, Air or Gel.
Also she wants another bike of her own, last one she had was the BMW 650cs, this time its eigher Moto Guzzi Nevada or Yamaha 550 virago, I fancy the Guzzi, anymore suggestions.
Happy days Mick.

RE: Pillion Report - Cormanus - 03-10-2014

G'day Mick. Not sure I can help much with the bike, but I've seen people on Viragos getting along well in group rides. They've been around for a while and seem like an OK bike.

I have an AirHawk seat (well, it's a cushion really) as I find the CB1100's OEM seat pretty damned hard after a while. It slips on and off easily and makes a big difference. http://www.airhawk.co.uk/

I put it on the pillion seat on the rare occasions my wife comes along.

RE: Pillion Report - Mick65_imp - 03-10-2014

(03-10-2014, 09:04 AM)Cormanus_imp Wrote: G'day Mick. Not sure I can help much with the bike, but I've seen people on Viragos getting along well in group rides. They've been around for a while and seem like an OK bike.

I have an AirHawk seat (well, it's a cushion really) as I find the CB1100's OEM seat pretty damned hard after a while. It slips on and off easily and makes a big difference. http://www.airhawk.co.uk/

I put it on the pillion seat on the rare occasions my wife comes along.

Yes thats what I have in mind, Air Hawk is £89, gel seats dont seem as good, thanks for info.

(03-10-2014, 09:04 AM)Cormanus_imp Wrote: G'day Mick. Not sure I can help much with the bike, but I've seen people on Viragos getting along well in group rides. They've been around for a while and seem like an OK bike.

I have an AirHawk seat (well, it's a cushion really) as I find the CB1100's OEM seat pretty damned hard after a while. It slips on and off easily and makes a big difference. http://www.airhawk.co.uk/

I put it on the pillion seat on the rare occasions my wife comes along.

Yes thats what I have in mind, Air Hawk is £89, gel seats dont seem as good, thanks for info.

RE: Pillion Report - CA200_imp - 03-11-2014

ss2wheels have you ever taken the rear wheel off your Vstar 1100 yourself?