Hi All,
I know, I know it has probably been covered several times but anyway...
Would like to know your thoughts / recommendations here:
Best bike two up. What I (we) am (are) after.
a) not to heavy/;
b) not to high (I am 5.9ft);
c) enough power;
d) good (yes, yes i think it should be 'a' on my list) comfort for pillion passenger
e) ideally suitable to use with aftermarket alu cases;
f) good wind protection;
g) reliable
I do own a XT660Z - so dont tell me about this one (love it anyway but my wife not really).
I know GS1200ADV are great (some will say 'the best'....but I think too big for me/us probably same with big tenere)
Let me have your thoughts here.
Best bike two up ????
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Best bike two up ????
BMW GS is the best 2up Adv bike no question
It's because of the Telelever which means you get no fork dive
Brilliant 2up bikes from the 1100 GS onwards
Shame at 5'9 you will struggle & too big for you
It's because of the Telelever which means you get no fork dive
Brilliant 2up bikes from the 1100 GS onwards
Shame at 5'9 you will struggle & too big for you
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With money we don't have
To impress people we don't even like
Re: Best bike two up ????
Cheers mate.johnnyboxer wrote:BMW GS is the best 2up Adv bike no question
It's because of the Telelever which means you get no fork dive
Brilliant 2up bikes from the 1100 GS onwards
Shame at 5'9 you will struggle & too big for you
Yep, tried my mates GS - foo big for me!!
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Re: Best bike two up ????
Well there was this girl at sixth form in Great Yarmouth. She was a bit heavy though...Kinioo wrote: Best bike two up.
And now, Harry, let us step out into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure.
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Re: Best bike two up ????
I'm 5'6" & ride a standard GSA two up - with my 20 year old 12stone son on the back (thumbs)
Only concession to lack of inches is a standard low seat - I have to watch out for adverse cambers when I stop, & it's only one foot down when stationary, but otherwise no issues
Only concession to lack of inches is a standard low seat - I have to watch out for adverse cambers when I stop, & it's only one foot down when stationary, but otherwise no issues
Re: Best bike two up ????
Are you only looking for an ADV style bike?Kinioo wrote: e) ideally suitable to use with aftermarket alu cases;
I did once see a Harley with aluminium boxes fitted but it didn't look right :silly:
Have you considered getting the existing seat on your XT sculpted specifically for you and your wife? A lot cheaper than getting another bike
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Re: Best bike two up ????
Make your own....
If it was available in the dealers I'm sure it'd be a big seller. Thing is they are trying to make bikes to suit all shapes and sizes.
If it was available in the dealers I'm sure it'd be a big seller. Thing is they are trying to make bikes to suit all shapes and sizes.
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Re: Best bike two up ????
The 2015 Harley-Davidson range has a lowered Electraglide, designed for 5'5" riders to get both feet flat on the floor. It has its own luggage and an armchair on the back for the boss. (O.K. for this site it's a bit of a tongue-in-cheek comment but other manufacturers could take note on the seat height thing.)