Comfortable Pillion seat?

[stevieB]

If I may ask some of you wise experienced members, what would be the best way to get a comfortable pillion seat for my wife?

I have 2005 Rocket3 and my seat is great as I believe it has gel inside it. The pillion seat is .

Is getting a combined Corbin seat the best or are there other alternatives that are better?

 

[budman]

..you could go with one of these..just put it on when she rides..I used mine today for my wife..it's a pretty nice piece of kit as the Brits say..works a treat..lol..

http://www.buttybuddy.com/butty_buddy.asp?ID=3

 

[stevieB]

I looked at that buttbuddy thing but it looks kind of tacky. I am really after a quality seat. To my way of thinking the Corbin looks like the best one but has anyone here tried it?

Good suggestion there IDK as would probally solve a number of problems but no not really exceptable hehehe.

 

[bigdoug]

I have done some high milage trips with the wife on the back and we have a Classic which has the triumph touring gel seat fitted. We find it very comfortable.

 

[barbagris]

I have done some high milage trips with the wife on the back and we have a Classic which has the triumph touring gel seat fitted. We find it very comfortable.

+1
Though the rear could do with a wee bit more lateral rigidity. Waggles a bit too much side to side. But it's due to how it all mounts to the bike.

I'd not fit another Corbin - EVER. Except maybe on a sportsbike. My Corbin on the Buell took AGES to become even bearable. It's still HARD after 1000's of kms and many years.

Maybe another of our antipodeans knows a good seat rebuilder down under. I am looking to send mine to Either CeeBailey or Russel for a complete makeover.

 

[johnderek]

If your still on standard shocks changing them makes a big differance to comfort :smile:

 

[yogi bear]

After the previous year’s complaint of “Numb Bum Syndrome” after a 700 mile run back from France last year, I fitted the classic touring seat with a rider backrest fitted. So this year managed 650 miles on the first day without a complaint. Now fitted rear footboards for that extra bit of comfort for the good lady.

 

[warp9.9]

I have done some high milage trips with the wife on the back and we have a Classic which has the triumph touring gel seat fitted. We find it very comfortable.

I would have to agree with Doug on this one. I have both the 06 and then the 07 style that came with the drivers backrest. I really like the back rest option for long rides and the fact that it helps keep you in the saddle when you tromp on her.

 

[tdragger]

I put my pillion on her own bike. Very comfy she says.

 

[stevieB]

Thanks everyone for the helpful advice. I think I will stay away from the Corbin seat and go for the Triumph touring gel option with the driver backrest as it sounds like the best option. I have found myself getting unseated with a handful of throttle hehehe so the backrest would help. Gotta remember to hold on tight too.