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**zimbo** · 10 Aug 08, 07:19 PM

I really like mine, I found the standard seat ('03 model) uncomfortable at first but have done 550 miles in 2 days this weekend (6 hours on the bike today alone) and actually now I've settled in to it it's fine, still comfortable at the end of the day and I seem to be able to maintain a fairly good pace with ease and a minimum of effort. Effortless handling and a lovely engine.
As for 2 up - with the Givi topbox rack it's reasonable for the pillion, standard grabrail not as good as there's not enough to hold on to. With a Givi topbox on as well (extra security!) it's very comfortable for the pillion for up to 3 hours at a time (after which the seat gets hard apparently - a gel seat would help!) and up to about 90mph with the standard screen.

10 Aug 08, 07:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
zimbo Carbon Connoisseur Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 2,095 zimbo's Gallery Bike: Multi, 600SS DD	I really like mine, I found the standard seat ('03 model) uncomfortable at first but have done 550 miles in 2 days this weekend (6 hours on the bike today alone) and actually now I've settled in to it it's fine, still comfortable at the end of the day and I seem to be able to maintain a fairly good pace with ease and a minimum of effort. Effortless handling and a lovely engine. As for 2 up - with the Givi topbox rack it's reasonable for the pillion, standard grabrail not as good as there's not enough to hold on to. With a Givi topbox on as well (extra security!) it's very comfortable for the pillion for up to 3 hours at a time (after which the seat gets hard apparently - a gel seat would help!) and up to about 90mph with the standard screen.