Spyder 2 up?

[hotglue]

Hey all. New here, and have ?'s about 2 up on the Spyder. How stable for the backseat in manuvers? Driver has the bars, and is in control, and can be ready for changes. How is it on the backseat?
Sure looks like a fun ride!!!

 

[jeuchler]

Hey all. New here, and have ?'s about 2 up on the Spyder. How stable for the backseat in manuvers? Driver has the bars, and is in control, and can be ready for changes. How is it on the backseat?
Sure looks like a fun ride!!!

hotglue--

we've had cruisers, crotchrockets, and streetbikes, not counting dirt bikes, and my lovely bride says it's the most comfortable she's been.

(Her initial test ride with the BRP backrest was from Massachusetts to Canada and back. It does have a tiny bit of fore and aft adjustment to it as well.)

 

[BRPjunkie]

Backrest is a must for comfort and security of passenger. Having ridden with and without it, it is an adventure hanging on the back without. Using the backrest, footpegs and grab rails provides a nice secure perch. Still, I don't advise aggressive riding with a passenger.

 

[nyfdtsdemt]

Back rest worth 700 bucks

back rest is great................ladies love it!

 

[BRPjunkie]

My 82 year old mother never would ride on the back of my motorcycles as she always felt uneasy. The first week we had the Spyder, she asked for a ride. While we were not slicing through twisties, she said she felt absolutely comfortable on the back. I would not have even tried it without the backrest. I continue to sing the praises for the design and function of the BRP sport rack/backrest and have finally gotten over the $650 price (actually $785 with installation). One way to look at it: sport rack $400, backrest $250, installation $135, giving my Mom a ride, priceless.

 

[ataDude]

Hey all. New here, and have ?'s about 2 up on the Spyder. How stable for the backseat in manuvers? Driver has the bars, and is in control, and can be ready for changes. How is it on the backseat?
Sure looks like a fun ride!!!

Can't help you on the two-up thingy as no one has signed my liability waiver, yet.

But, couldn't you just bolt one of these up to the rear and then strap FB to that? << sorry, folks, it's an inside joke thingy >> :joke:

 

[hotglue]

Thanks a LOT ....She has already found a pink Spyder.....:yikes:

 

[ataDude]

Hey all. New here, and have ?'s about 2 up on the Spyder. How stable for the backseat in manuvers? Driver has the bars, and is in control, and can be ready for changes. How is it on the backseat?
Sure looks like a fun ride!!!

Here's a "2-up" thread in another place:
http://www.can-amtalk.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7018

 

[speedster200]

Look in the owners manual to proper shock adjustment. It makes a huge difference in ride quality with the added weight.

 

[sabunim5]

Made my own backrest, so I can't render an opion on BRP's. I have to say that the outstanding grab rails on the Spyder are really what keep you on the machine in the corners when you are on the pillion. The backrest and grab rails combined make for a secure and comfortable passenger.:thumbup:
sabunim5:spyder:

 

[hotglue]

Thanks for the replies! We are enjoying looking at the possibilities