| Author | Message | ||
     Jlnance  |
I have an '03 Blast and I enjoy giving my 10 year old daughter rides on the back. She fits reasonably well, though she wouldn't if she was much larger. I recently discovered that I am getting unmarried. I can foresee that I will want other people to be riding on my bike. And they won't be 10 years old. I think I need another bike. I love my Blast and being part of the Buell community. I would like to get another Buell. However, while I see that the XBs do have footpegs in the back, I can't believe a grown woman would be comfortable back there. That leaves the older bikes, which I know nothing about. What do you think would be a good Buell for 2 up riding? I'm keeping the Blast if that matters. | ||
| Buells2t  |
I think the most comfortable 2 up Buell is an S2, or S3 Thunderbolt. You can get great deals on S3’s, and you might want to consider an S3T (touring). The bags are handy, and S3T's have a little more up right seating posture. Mike | ||
| Sandblast  |
BUT- if you want a nakeder (is that a word?) Buell you could get an M2. I went from a blast to an M2 and my wife goes with me a lot more now, the seats on the later model M2s are very comfortable. My 2001 is reliable and very fun. And it is sexy, and having a good looking bike wont hurt your up-coming situation.  | ||
| Mikeyp  |
Yeah... A M2 would be an excellent Buell 2 up choice. But (i know i'm going to get flamed for this), there are so many other great options other than a Buell for a 2 up riding. Semi nakid bikes listed below. Aprilla Tuono. FZ1 ZRX 1100-1200 SV 1000 1200 Bandit You get the idea. | ||
| Buells2t |
You forgot the Triumphs. And Duc's | ||
| Mikeyp |
Yeah, but Duc's could be a little pricy, and i'm still skeptical about Trumpets. | ||
| Jlnance |
Mikeyp - Thanks, I certainly won't flame you. | ||
| Bigdaddy  |
Jim, S3T is a good choice. M2, w/Corbin saddle and removable passenger back rest is an excellent choice. At your size (we're in the same neighborhood) you need a bigger pillion to keep the chick comfy. Either choice is a winner and you're close enough to me and my son to all the free advice you need or want. Ping me in the future and we can talk about it. I'll be in RTP next week working at the Creekstone bldg. G2 | ||
| Firemanjim  |
Mikey,I have a Sprint St and really like it.Bob Gussenhoven and his buds all have Trumps and have had excellent luck. | ||
| Steve_mackay  |
Jlnance, One word... S3T   | ||
| Doughnut  |
Or S2T!   | ||
| Steve_mackay |
Yeah, but I bet my seat is a lot more comfy for 2 up riding | ||
| Doughnut |
 Point Mackay. (Not to say that the S2 seat is not comfortable, but the S3 is better for the longer haul.) (Message edited by Doughnut on November 28, 2004) | ||
| Jlnance |
Doughnut - Do the bags have to come off to put the girl on? | ||
| Doughnut |
Not my bike, but no, they can stay on. | ||
| Sandblast |
I admire the loyalty seen here to the "T" bikes, but keep in mind Mr. Jlance is about to be rather, free, and wont want to have any one woman around long enough to tour with. An M2 is big enough to throw her on, and small and light enough to, well, throw her off. Sorry to hear about the divorce sir, I hope you make the best of it. Any kids? | ||
| Buells2t |
I can carry a passanger with the bags on my S2T Mike  I couldn't find a recent picture with the Deep bags on her, but take my word for it you can have a passanger and the bags at the same time. | ||
| Buells2t |
Shawn has a good point you should consider what type of riding you will be doing with your new found freedom (Sorry to hear about your situation, I can relate, and wish you luck). My S2T meets the requirements for my riding style. I hardly ever run my bags around town, but a couple times a year I like to get on my bike and travel 1000 or so miles at 90+ mph. It is nice to be able to carry some things, like bad weather gear, and have lockable storage that can hold a full face plus. FYI take my word for it that the S2 is a wonderfull bike (I have put 50,000 miles on mine), but the saddlebags suck, however you can add the newer S3 bags to them, but it can be pricy. Mike | ||
| Bigdaddy |
Jim, Ping me sometime this coming week at my home email address. I know where there's a 1995 S2 for sale. It has all the docs and I believe it's under 5K miles. Location will put it about 170 miles from you. If it'll work out you can come over and check it out and hang out at the Pumpkin Center homestead -- steaks, bikes, etc. I'll call the owner tomorrow AM and make sure he still has it. Later. G2 | ||
| Jlnance |
Sandblast & Buells2t, Thanks for your kind words. It wasn't my idea, so I was P***ed for a few days. Then I realized that she was right and that she had spared me a whole lot of soul searching and guilt by making this decision for me. Now I'm excited about moving on with my life. | ||
| Jlnance |
Thanks Greg, Ten years old and only 5k miles? Did he not like it or something? Thanks for checking on it for me, and I'll take you up on the hanging out offer. | ||
| Bigdaddy |
Hey Jim, I don't know the guy well enough to really know. I looked at it and he'd just relocated, bought a new house, wife's looking for work, etc, etc, etc. It does have a S2 tip-over in its past and when I saw that I mentioned BWB and Aaron's fix for that problem. It's a very nice bike. I'll be calling him later today. G2 | ||
| Lake_bueller  |
The S3T!! I have a 98 with the Corbin Gunfighter & Lady seat. I also have the backrest. It's great for 2-up riding and a short weekend get-away. It's AWESOME for solo longer trips. Plenty of room for gear w/o a passenger. I'll strap a tent and sleeping back to the backrest and be set for a week | ||
| Jlnance |
Lake_bueller - Touring the country with a tent and a bike sounds like a lot of fun! | ||
| Lake_bueller |
I might be heading down to your next of the woods next spring (See the Storm Fronts section about the NC/TN/IL/WI Tour). If I decide to ride the entire trip, it will be on the S3T. If we decide to trailer as a support vehicle, I'll bring the S1W. Unfortunately, the Vette doesn't make a good tow vehicle | ||
| Steve_mackay |
Unfortunately, the Vette doesn't make a good tow vehicle ya know, it would be a sacrifice I'd make just for another fellow Bueller. But I'd trade ya even up for a *GREAT* tow vehicle, my '98 Dodge Ram 4x4. Like I said, it would be a sacrifice on my part, But I'd be willing to do it, just for another Bueller Oh, and you'd prolly' have to throw in a couple of GB tickets, just to make it "fair" | ||
| Spike  |
Jim, Sorry about the loss. The tubers are definitely more comfortable for a passenger, but don't rule out the XBs just yet. My 12R with the touring pillion carries my wife with minimal complaint from either of them. We turned in a 200+ mile day when we went to VIR in October for the lightning nationals. At the end of the ride I asked my wife if she was comfortable and her only complaint was being too cold. Despite my 12R being physically smaller than my M2, I actually think the 12R is better at carrying a passenger. It's certainly easier to adjust the rear spring preload for the change in weight, and I never have to worry about how the extra load is going to affect the belt tension. Mike L. | ||
| Jlnance |
Thanks Mike, I was curious if anyone was going to disagree with my statement about the XBs not being good for passengers. Aren't her knees up around her ears when she sits on the XB? I'm glad to know it works. It's always nice to have more options. | ||
| Phillyblast  |
>>Aren't her knees up around her ears when she sits on the XB? And that's a bad thing? | ||
| Jlnance |
>>Aren't her knees up around her ears when she sits on the XB? >And that's a bad thing? I'm not saying  | ||
| Reepicheep  |
I took my wife for the "across town" ride on the XB 9sx (which is about as far as she was ever interested in going anyway), and was astounded to hear she thought it was just as comfortable as the Cyclone was. |
