Uh, oh. Wife not happy with the seat.

[grayta_imp]

Finally had a chance to have her climb on the new ride with the promise of a stop at the ice cream stand. Her favorite place is about a 25 minute ride north. It didn't take 25 minutes to figure out she did not feel comfortable on the CB. I could feel her shifting around and trying to figure out how to get secure the whole way there. The ride back was no better. In fact, by the time we got back I was sore from tensing up knowing she was uncomfortable. So, when we dismounted I got the report: she misses the security of the grab rail and the comfort of the Mustang seat I had on the Bonneville. Ugh. Now, she might ride with me 4 or 5 timea a year so I'm not about to switch bikes (not to mention I am really enjoying the 4 and comfort isn't an issue for me). So, I'm looking at some possible solutions.

1. Corbin seat. Pros? I can order one with a back rest and that takes care of both issues. Cons? I like the look of the stock seat, dislike the look of the Corbin and darn is it expensive (for an academic's salary, anyway).

2. Airhawk passenger pillion. Pros? Cheaper, temporary. Cons? Doesn't solve the grab rail issue.

3. Add a grab rail from Samurider with the Airhawk. Pros? Uh, I guess that makes the problem of no grab rail a non-issue. Cons? No idea what the shipping on that item will be from the land of the rising sun. I could be looking at a large percentage of the cost of the Corbin with the Airhawk plus the rail plus shipping.

Any advice here? Some obvious solution (besides a new wife, which is the most expensive option of the bunch) I'm overlooking? Thanks.