I usually don't do high speeds. The entire ride I was cruising around 80 kmph, occasional 90+ while overtaking. No vibrations for the pillion at all, some vibrations on the footpegs for me but it is totally manageable. Maneuvering was a bit easier since the added weight of the pillion and top box + panniers meant that I could flat foot the bike.. Whether in traffic or on the highway, with added weight, the bike felt more comfortable. On the return journey, the last 30-40 kms took us nearly 4 hours because of the traffic, that was a bit troublesome
It was her first long ride so some discomfort was expected. But one thing both of us experienced was the pain in the tail bone after 150-200 kms.. For that I have now got gel seats and covered over 1k kms with them on and it made a huge difference.. yet to test the pillion gel seats.. Apart from that, the ride was very comfortable since the suspension is world class on this one..
Good video again mate . .
Seat comfort , vibs, maneuvering the Himmy with pillion in traffic conditions . .
I usually don't do high speeds. The entire ride I was cruising around 80 kmph, occasional 90+ while overtaking. No vibrations for the pillion at all, some vibrations on the footpegs for me but it is totally manageable.
Maneuvering was a bit easier since the added weight of the pillion and top box + panniers meant that I could flat foot the bike.. Whether in traffic or on the highway, with added weight, the bike felt more comfortable.
On the return journey, the last 30-40 kms took us nearly 4 hours because of the traffic, that was a bit troublesome
I have the same tankbag!
Yeah it is really good..serves the purpose well and has enough storage for a tank bag..
So my question to you this time - how was your wife's / pillion's experience on the long ride ?
It was her first long ride so some discomfort was expected.
But one thing both of us experienced was the pain in the tail bone after 150-200 kms..
For that I have now got gel seats and covered over 1k kms with them on and it made a huge difference.. yet to test the pillion gel seats.. Apart from that, the ride was very comfortable since the suspension is world class on this one..
Noted, thanks man