2up ride through the north Georgia mountains

[the Ferret]

I've done 100 plus miles 2 up and have to agree with everything said here.

The seat is fine for the first hour, starts to get a little uncomfortable during the second hour, and noticeably uncomfortable after that.

I've never used seat pads but they should help. I just hate the way they look on the bike. I'm going to try the higher seat at some point, although there are no guarantees it will be any more comfortable.

Max weight load for the bike is listed as 351 lbs. We are around 400 lbs fully geared up. Engine pulls fine even at low RPM, acceleration is brisk, handling is great, and suspension easily handles the excess load.

Honda is notorious for putting low GVWR rayings on their bikes. Hardly a Goldwing, ST or any other Honda out there that wont be over with 2 up and a little gear, unless driver and passenger are anorexics.