Good bye and Thank You!

[Cormanus]

It may not have been designed for 2 people, but with a backrest to make it feel safe for the passenger, it's a comfortable enough bike to ride 2-up. That said, my wife said an hour on that seat was about all she could bear.

[Motogeezer1949_imp]

"If I had known" says it all for me. Good luck my friend, sure you'll find something that will satisfy your needs!

[CIP57_imp]

The CB with its flat seat is not a bad two up bike. The so called old school bikes all had flat seats where the passenger was the same height as the rider (for the most part) We all rode two up with much smaller CC bikes back in the day, there is plenty of torque so that not in issue.

Any welder can fabricate and design a backrest to fit the CB and you would just need to chrome it and find a cover to match. Much cheaper than selling and buying.

Look at the sport tourer, especially the cruiser, the both have a taller seat in the rear, most want to push the passenger forward into the rider.

If you want to ride two up there's really only a few options and bikes that are made for both rider and passenger to be comfortable.

[metallyguitarded_imp]

My wife rode pillion from San Diego to Los Angeles and along the Angeles Crest Highway and back. In total, around six hours in one day. Unfortunately, that proved to be a bit much for her. Her knee hurt and she felt as if she was falling off the back of the seat. Photos taken along the route show her to be very much at the seat's edge. A backrest would have done much to make her feel more comfortable. Still, the problems with her knee and feeling rather cramped behind me would likely persist. I'm not a particularly big guy - 5'8 and 195 - and she's rather petite. All 5'2 of her. I think for short trips around town, the CB will get the job done nicely with two people on board. Longer excursions and I would have to agree that another type of motorcycle would probably be best.

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[rboe]

Looks like you could have moved up a bit too. A touring seat like a Russell Day Long where you both have your "bucket" to sit in would do wonders (it also earns its' name, dang fine seat (and I'd like to use a stronger word than dang )).

You know, a Vetter fairing would be a nice addition too......

[kDiqq_imp]

Dang! I got the CB because I thought it was so nice going two up on haha! I haven't done more than 3 hours in one day with my SO. She didn't mind at all though. Thought it was comfy and didn't burn her feet! (My KLXs exhaust did a number on her shoes once). Sad to see you go, but happy to see you making sure your wife enjoys bikes with you.

[metallyguitarded_imp]

Looks like you could have moved up a bit too. A touring seat like a Russell Day Long where you both have your "bucket" to sit in would do wonders (it also earns its' name, dang fine seat (and I'd like to use a stronger word than dang )).

You know, a Vetter fairing would be a nice addition too......

You're absolutely right. And I would have had I known how close to the edge she was and that she felt somewhat uncomfortable. She didn't say anything until we got home! Ideally, you should be able to ride in your normal riding position with a passenger behind you. But if I can convince her to give it another try, I'll scoot my ample backside forward some. That and a tank bag so neither of us have to wear a backpack would also help.

[rboe]

How tall are you? You make that bike look smaller than I think it is.....

[Cormanus]

MG, put a top box with back rest on it. It'll make it much more comfortable for your wife.