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BigFootIsBlurry · 11-07-16, 11:13 AM

It looks like I might be coming back to a bike after a few years without. I would happily get an SV again as I loved my old curvy and certainly don't need anything quicker.

However, provision for a pillion is a consideration this time and I was wondering if people had any thoughts on what it's like for a passenger on a SV compared to something with a one piece seat, like a bandit or CBRF? My partner is new to bikes and is a bit wary of being "high up".

johnnyrod · 11-07-16, 11:24 AM

I think it's fine, rode to Scotland with Mrs Rod and been around other places no trouble

Luckypants · 11-07-16, 11:28 AM

My experiences with a curvy versus a VFR are that no pillion has complained either seat to more / less comfortable. The VFR has a one piece seat.

Pillion peg placement on the other hand, some pillions complained the pegs were a bit high on the curvy.

I've never taken a pillion on a pointy.

ophic · 11-07-16, 02:17 PM

Slidey issues fixed with a triboseat. And my seat has been replaced with a bagster one piece unit instead, which also helps a lot with comfort for both rider and pillion. No peg issues but my pillion has rather diminutive dimensions.

Blapper · 11-07-16, 06:59 PM

My wife has been pillion on all my bikes over our 33 years together, and the only one she didn't like (surpisingly) was the BMW R1150RT as it hurt her hips inexplicably. I thought she would hate the SV650S but she's fine with it.

BigFootIsBlurry · 11-07-16, 07:45 PM

Thank you very much for the input, it is greatly appreciated. From a pillion perspective, is there much difference between faired/naked?

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Blapper · 15-07-16, 08:39 PM

Faired bike she will be a bit more exposed - sell it to her as a better view!

BigFootIsBlurry · 20-07-16, 11:31 PM

Anyone know if a high level exhaust has any impact on pillion comfort? Curvy if it matters.

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21-07-16, 07:32 AM

Shouldnt do if its mounted under the pillion peg instead of replacing the peg with a hanger. Thats how my Curvy was and I had the other half on all the time

BigFootIsBlurry · 21-07-16, 08:04 AM

Yeah, it's under the peg. Thanks

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11-07-16, 11:13 AM	#1
BigFootIsBlurry Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Durham Posts: 408	Two up? It looks like I might be coming back to a bike after a few years without. I would happily get an SV again as I loved my old curvy and certainly don't need anything quicker. However, provision for a pillion is a consideration this time and I was wondering if people had any thoughts on what it's like for a passenger on a SV compared to something with a one piece seat, like a bandit or CBRF? My partner is new to bikes and is a bit wary of being "high up". __________________ Ain't no sunshine when she's gone... 2000 curvy, yellow and naked. Gone but not forgotten.

11-07-16, 11:24 AM	#2
johnnyrod Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Doncaster, oop norf Posts: 2,122	Re: Two up? I think it's fine, rode to Scotland with Mrs Rod and been around other places no trouble

11-07-16, 11:28 AM	#3
Luckypants Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nr Ruthin Posts: 7,056	Re: Two up? My experiences with a curvy versus a VFR are that no pillion has complained either seat to more / less comfortable. The VFR has a one piece seat. Pillion peg placement on the other hand, some pillions complained the pegs were a bit high on the curvy. I've never taken a pillion on a pointy. __________________ "Your Viffer sounds like it is raising hell! Spot on." - Witchery 17/4/08 Snow Plough Appreciation Society - Member #3

11-07-16, 02:17 PM	#4
ophic Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whyteleafe Posts: 3,395	Re: Two up? Slidey issues fixed with a triboseat. And my seat has been replaced with a bagster one piece unit instead, which also helps a lot with comfort for both rider and pillion. No peg issues but my pillion has rather diminutive dimensions. __________________ Silver SV650SK3, Fuel exhaust

11-07-16, 06:59 PM	#5
Blapper Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Rochester,Kent. Posts: 824	Re: Two up? My wife has been pillion on all my bikes over our 33 years together, and the only one she didn't like (surpisingly) was the BMW R1150RT as it hurt her hips inexplicably. I thought she would hate the SV650S but she's fine with it.

11-07-16, 07:45 PM	#6
BigFootIsBlurry Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Durham Posts: 408	Re: Two up? Thank you very much for the input, it is greatly appreciated. From a pillion perspective, is there much difference between faired/naked? Sent from my KIW-L21 using Tapatalk __________________ Ain't no sunshine when she's gone... 2000 curvy, yellow and naked. Gone but not forgotten.

15-07-16, 08:39 PM	#7
Blapper Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Rochester,Kent. Posts: 824	Re: Two up? Faired bike she will be a bit more exposed - sell it to her as a better view!

20-07-16, 11:31 PM	#8
BigFootIsBlurry Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Durham Posts: 408	Re: Two up? Anyone know if a high level exhaust has any impact on pillion comfort? Curvy if it matters. Sent from my KIW-L21 using Tapatalk __________________ Ain't no sunshine when she's gone... 2000 curvy, yellow and naked. Gone but not forgotten.

21-07-16, 07:32 AM	#9
Corny Gizmo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Two up? Shouldnt do if its mounted under the pillion peg instead of replacing the peg with a hanger. Thats how my Curvy was and I had the other half on all the time

21-07-16, 08:04 AM	#10
BigFootIsBlurry Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Durham Posts: 408	Re: Two up? Yeah, it's under the peg. Thanks Sent from my KIW-L21 using Tapatalk __________________ Ain't no sunshine when she's gone... 2000 curvy, yellow and naked. Gone but not forgotten.