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  • Bruv
    Bruv
    5 years ago
    Hi All,
    Lucky me I have a partner who likes to ride. I am looking at the 2018 softail range and would be choice if you could pass on some experienced advice on a bike that is more suitable out of the range for 2 up. My thinking so far
    - Bike choices so far. Fat Boy, Fat Bob, Low Rider and Breakout
    -My first choice would be the Breakout because I like the look. I do understand cornering is not as good as the others
    -Any modifications to enhance the 2 up ride? Removable rear back rest? quick removable saddle bags?
    Im hitting 50 years next year. The last bike I was on was a 94 fatty over 20 years ago.
    I am 6ft 82kg. The missus is 5'4'' and 55kg
    Thanks for any advice in advance
  • paulybronco
    paulybronco
    5 years ago
    Buy a tourer! lol  The most best advice is to at least get her a sissy bar as most the bikes your looking at offer shit pillion seats, i know they look cool but i would not like to be a pillion on a break out or any of the others
  • steelo
    steelo
    5 years ago
    Ultra or heritage. You need to answer the hard question though. How much long distance will you be doing ( and also with the missus ) bearing in mind. You will increase the k’s as you get more confident. Ride a few. What sort of bike should I get topics are pointless. 
    Good luck. 
  • liberator
    liberator
    5 years ago
    A Road King with a Pillion Backrest would do the job nicely,
  • paulybronco
    paulybronco
    5 years ago
    Quoting steelo on 23 Dec 2018 02:36 AM

    Ultra or heritage. You need to answer the hard question though. How much long distance will you be doing ( and also with the missus ) bearing in mind. You will increase the k’s as you get more confident. Ride a few. What sort of bike should I get topics are pointless. 

    Good luck. 

    Ahhhh Steelo its Xmas.....you've ruined a good discussion you grumpy old bugger....
  • steelo
    steelo
    5 years ago
    Haha. Bah humbug. 
  • steelo
    steelo
    5 years ago
    Quoting liberator on 23 Dec 2018 02:57 AM

    A Road King with a Pillion Backrest would do the job nicely,

    Actually great compromise l. 
  • Ratbob
    Ratbob
    5 years ago
    Quoting steelo on 23 Dec 2018 02:36 AM

    Ultra or heritage. You need to answer the hard question though. How much long distance will you be doing ( and also with the missus ) bearing in mind. You will increase the k’s as you get more confident. Ride a few. What sort of bike should I get topics are pointless. 

    Good luck. 

    Quoting paulybronco on 23 Dec 2018 03:52 AM

    Ahhhh Steelo its Xmas.....you've ruined a good discussion you grumpy old bugger....

    Maybe I can ruin it some more.
    Look further, seriously, the 
    Indian, Chief, Classic or Vintage offers the best realestate for pillions, go, handle and have bugger all mechanical issues.

    Maybe I’ll go hide under the Christmas tree before the abuse starts, forgot we don’t have one, agree with you Steelo, bah humbug.
  • paulybronco
    paulybronco
    5 years ago
    Quoting steelo on 23 Dec 2018 02:36 AM

    Ultra or heritage. You need to answer the hard question though. How much long distance will you be doing ( and also with the missus ) bearing in mind. You will increase the k’s as you get more confident. Ride a few. What sort of bike should I get topics are pointless. 

    Good luck. 

    Quoting paulybronco on 23 Dec 2018 03:52 AM

    Ahhhh Steelo its Xmas.....you've ruined a good discussion you grumpy old bugger....

    Quoting Ratbob on 23 Dec 2018 04:06 AMedited: 23 Dec 2018 04:15 AM

    Maybe I can ruin it some more.

    Look further, seriously, the 
    Indian, Chief, Classic or Vintage offers the best realestate for pillions, go, handle and have bugger all mechanical issues.

    Maybe I’ll go hide under the Christmas tree before the abuse starts, forgot we don’t have one, agree with you Steelo, bah humbug.

    Hey no argument from me re Indian brand, very good product
  • steelo
    steelo
    5 years ago
    Really?
    Edit:  are you really serious. I mean it is Christmas and people get generous and silly. When they first came back into the mainstream I oo’d and aah’d At the bling and the tassels. But Never in a million years considered buying one. Couple Friends have them but still no broad interest from me. Q: would you really have one over it’s comparable model HD? 
  • paulybronco
    paulybronco
    5 years ago
    Quoting steelo on 23 Dec 2018 07:38 AMedited: 23 Dec 2018 07:45 AM

    Really?

    Edit:  are you really serious. I mean it is Christmas and people get generous and silly. When they first came back into the mainstream I oo’d and aah’d At the bling and the tassels. But Never in a million years considered buying one. Couple Friends have them but still no broad interest from me. Q: would you really have one over it’s comparable model HD? 

    Yep no hesitation from me! I don't like the styling or look of them but that has never held me back from buying something before. It was through their performance and handling that forced HD to develop the Rushmore . 
  • Baloffski
    Baloffski
    5 years ago
    Hey Bruva.
    Lucky position, you are in, hopefully.
    Go with what ever you feel comfortable on. Take for rides with mate on board.
    Indian are good from what I have heard. Lucky to be in such a position.

  • Geoff3DMN
    Geoff3DMN
    5 years ago
    If you really want a new Softail (and not a tourer) then the most pillion friendly softail is the Heritage Classic, just fit a removable sissy bar and a larger pad and the rear seat will be as comfortable as a Road King.
  • Bruv
    Bruv
    5 years ago
    Quoting Geoff3DMN on 23 Dec 2018 09:37 AM

    If you really want a new Softail (and not a tourer) then the most pillion friendly softail is the Heritage Classic, just fit a removable sissy bar and a larger pad and the rear seat will be as comfortable as a Road King.

    thats the advice i was after. Thank you, and everyone else for your replies
  • steelo
    steelo
    5 years ago
    Yeah thanks VERY much Geoff. You just killed a good topic now Bruv has what he wanted. 
  • Geoff3DMN
    Geoff3DMN
    5 years ago
    Quoting steelo on 23 Dec 2018 10:01 AM

    Yeah thanks VERY much Geoff. You just killed a good topic now Bruv has what he wanted. 

    Time for a beer then (my work is done here) LOL
  • paulybronco
    paulybronco
    5 years ago
    Quoting steelo on 23 Dec 2018 10:01 AM

    Yeah thanks VERY much Geoff. You just killed a good topic now Bruv has what he wanted. 

    Quoting Geoff3DMN on 23 Dec 2018 10:26 AM

    Time for a beer then (my work is done here) LOL

    Bugga got to find a new cage to rattle.... just looking at the Indian Motorcycles page...
  • Ratbob
    Ratbob
    5 years ago
    Quoting steelo on 23 Dec 2018 07:38 AMedited: 23 Dec 2018 07:45 AM

    Really?

    Edit:  are you really serious. I mean it is Christmas and people get generous and silly. When they first came back into the mainstream I oo’d and aah’d At the bling and the tassels. But Never in a million years considered buying one. Couple Friends have them but still no broad interest from me. Q: would you really have one over it’s comparable model HD? 

    Quoting paulybronco on 23 Dec 2018 08:15 AM

    Yep no hesitation from me! I don't like the styling or look of them but that has never held me back from buying something before. It was through their performance and handling that forced HD to develop the Rushmore . 

    Yep no hesitation from me either Pauly.
    So why don’t I have one ?
    Neither HD nor Indian offer a forward control option for my long legs. If they did, I’d own an Indian. Having riden the twin cam and bubble head offerings, the Indians are a way better two up machine.
  • Bruv
    Bruv
    5 years ago
    Quoting steelo on 23 Dec 2018 10:01 AM

    Yeah thanks VERY much Geoff. You just killed a good topic now Bruv has what he wanted. 

    lol Nah I still have plenty of questions. Remember it was years and years ago when I last rode. I did a walk around AMX in Logan today trying on different jackets, vests, boots and helmets and need advice on thuse too!
    I liked the converse looking Dririder boots
    Helmet recommendations?
  • Ratbob
    Ratbob
    5 years ago
    Now that’s a difficult question. Way too many variables, usually the best helmet is the one that fits, even if it’s white :)
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