Two Up Touring?

[dave]

My wife used to be more comfortable on my VFR800 because it vibrates less, and the seat (admitted it's a Corbin) is more comfortable. However, since I added a trunk with a back rest to the CB1100 she prefers the CB1100 because she used to wear a back pack on the VFR800. However, she still complains about being uncomfortable on any ride over 1 hour on the CB1100 whereas 2 hour rides on the VFR were never a problem. I know these don't sound like "long" rides, but ever since she injured her back she can't do any long trips. She rode from San Diego to Monterey, San Francisco, Yosemite and home twice, but not any more. She's 5' 7", 117 lbs. BTY - still have the VFR.

[Supervillian_imp]

Jon Z...are you sure the tank bag is too big? heh heh

For long distance rides, I'm thinking 8-9 hour days, but stepping off the bike about every hour to stretch, gas up, or look at something interesting. (although when I'm riding with my buds we only step off for gas and BBQ). For the east coasters, mainly in the WV, SW VA areas and down into the Smokies.

Thanks for all the responses...sounds like it can be made somewhat comfortable for the passenger, but won't compare to a bike made for touring.

[LongRanger_imp]

Jon Z...are you sure the tank bag is too big? heh heh

For long distance rides, I'm thinking 8-9 hour days, but stepping off the bike about every hour to stretch, gas up, or look at something interesting. (although when I'm riding with my buds we only step off for gas and BBQ). For the east coasters, mainly in the WV, SW VA areas and down into the Smokies.

Thanks for all the responses...sounds like it can be made somewhat comfortable for the passenger, but won't compare to a bike made for touring.

Well stated.

[the Ferret]

Jon Z...are you sure the tank bag is too big? heh heh

For long distance rides, I'm thinking 8-9 hour days, but stepping off the bike about every hour to stretch, gas up, or look at something interesting. (although when I'm riding with my buds we only step off for gas and BBQ). For the east coasters, mainly in the WV, SW VA areas and down into the Smokies.

Thanks for all the responses...sounds like it can be made somewhat comfortable for the passenger, but won't compare to a bike made for touring.

Each persons comfort level is different depending on age, size, and experience. My wife and I toured from Ohio to the Smokies/North Carolina on an RD 350 in 1974. Look at one of those and think riding 2 up (and we carried camping gear). But we were 24 and 22 then and weighed just over 200 pounds combined. In 1977 we rode from Ohio to Florida two up on a 1977 Kawasaki KZ1000, a bike virtually identical to the CB1100 in size and power, and it had a Vetter fairing on it and hard bags. It was a marvelous mount for us, and made a great touring platform. We also rode 2 up from Ohio to Louisiana on a naked CB750 Nighthawk with her wearing a back pack full of our spare clothes. But.... the CB1100 would not be my (or my wife's) first choice for a 2 up touring mount these days. Since we are now in our early 60's close to 200 pounds each, we have a Honda ST 1300 that gets those duties now. However if you and your wife are short skinny 20 somethings, it may indeed be a great 2 up bike for you.

I do BTW, even at my advanced age and weight, find it a perfectly acceptable solo touring mount with a small shield and some soft luggage, and would not hesitate to ride it as you suggest 8-9 hours days with some gas/butt rub breaks, anywhere solo.

[Inhouse Bob]

Jon Z...are you sure the tank bag is too big? heh heh

For long distance rides, I'm thinking 8-9 hour days, but stepping off the bike about every hour to stretch, gas up, or look at something interesting. (although when I'm riding with my buds we only step off for gas and BBQ). For the east coasters, mainly in the WV, SW VA areas and down into the Smokies.

Thanks for all the responses...sounds like it can be made somewhat comfortable for the passenger, but won't compare to a bike made for touring.

Gas and BBQ?? Let me know when you are ready to ride!
Bob in Springfield

[LongRanger_imp]

It's usually the other way for me. First the BBQ, then the gas.