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Title: My girlfriend keeps sliding on the back of the seat. What do I do? Post by: DrNo08 on August 23, 2008, 05:27:20 PM She was sliding all over the place. I saw these on Ebay but wanted to check with you guys/gals to see if there was a better way.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DUCATI-MONSTER-ANTI-SLIP-PILLION-SEAT-COVER_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a552Q7c39Q3a1Q7c66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a12Q7c240Q3a1318QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem110281699504QQitemZ110281699504#ebayphotohosting Title: Re: My girlfriend keeps sliding on the back of the seat. What do I do? Post by: jdubbs32584 on August 23, 2008, 05:31:46 PM I used to ride passenger on a Monster. Has she tried keeping her hands on the tank and squeezing you with her knees and upper legs? Also, in putting her hands on the tank, that allows her to use her upper arms to help brace herself on you as well.
Hope that helps. Title: Re: My girlfriend keeps sliding on the back of the seat. What do I do? Post by: DrNo08 on August 23, 2008, 05:36:10 PM I used to ride passenger on a Monster. Has she tried keeping her hands on the tank and squeezing you with her knees and upper legs? Also, in putting her hands on the tank, that allows her to use her upper arms to help brace herself on you as well. I'm afraid that wouldn't really work b/c I sit up closer to the tank, leaving a gap b/w my rear and the elevated passenger seat. If she moved up enough to do that then she'd slide down onto the primary seat with me. ha Title: Re: My girlfriend keeps sliding on the back of the seat. What do I do? Post by: jdubbs32584 on August 23, 2008, 05:39:21 PM I'm afraid that wouldn't really work b/c I sit up closer to the tank, leaving a gap b/w my rear and the elevated passenger seat. If she moved up enough to do that then she'd slide down onto the primary seat with me. ha She can't reach the tank from the passenger seat? Hmmm, thats strange. I'm only 5'2" and I never had trouble. I honestly think its technique. I used to end up in the same seat as my ex until he got me to put my hands on the tank. But if she can't, she can't. Guess you'll have to go with your ebay solution then. :-\ Title: Re: My girlfriend keeps sliding on the back of the seat. What do I do? Post by: jdubbs32584 on August 23, 2008, 05:43:22 PM Oh, FWIW, Ive heard those things work pretty well too. But hopefully some other people will chime in with ideas. Good luck!
Title: Re: My girlfriend keeps sliding on the back of the seat. What do I do? Post by: somegirl on August 23, 2008, 05:43:43 PM She can't reach the tank from the passenger seat? Hmmm, thats strange. I'm only 5'2" and I never had trouble. I honestly think its technique. I used to end up in the same seat as my ex until he got me to put my hands on the tank. But if she can't, she can't. I can't always reach the tank either, and I'm 5'4" with longer arms / shorter legs. It also depends on the size of the rider. ;) I use the grabrails if necessary. Another idea is for the passenger to put one hand on the rider's back to brace herself during braking. Title: Re: My girlfriend keeps sliding on the back of the seat. What do I do? Post by: DrNo08 on August 23, 2008, 05:43:54 PM She can't reach the tank from the passenger seat? Hmmm, thats strange. I'm only 5'2" and I never had trouble. I honestly think its technique. I used to end up in the same seat as my ex until he got me to put my hands on the tank. But if she can't, she can't. Guess you'll have to go with your ebay solution then. :-\ Is your ex a big guy that takes up alot of the front seat? I'm 5'9" 155 pounds. If I were a big dude with a huge ass then that might work b/c she would be snug up against me. Oh well. Title: Re: My girlfriend keeps sliding on the back of the seat. What do I do? Post by: jdubbs32584 on August 23, 2008, 05:46:02 PM Is your ex a big guy that takes up alot of the front seat? I'm 5'9" 155 pounds. If I were a big dude with a huge ass then that might work b/c she would be snug up against me. Oh well. Actually, he was your size. :-\ That ebay solution is pretty cheap it looks like so go for it! [thumbsup] Title: Re: My girlfriend keeps sliding on the back of the seat. What do I do? Post by: DrNo08 on August 23, 2008, 05:51:04 PM That ebay solution is pretty cheap it looks like so go for it! [thumbsup] - I think I will. I'll try to report back and let you guys know how it works out. Title: Re: My girlfriend keeps sliding on the back of the seat. What do I do? Post by: Popeye the Sailor on August 23, 2008, 06:14:53 PM I'm afraid that wouldn't really work b/c I sit up closer to the tank, leaving a gap b/w my rear and the elevated passenger seat. If she moved up enough to do that then she'd slide down onto the primary seat with me. ha Sit back further on the seat so she can hold you? Title: Re: My girlfriend keeps sliding on the back of the seat. What do I do? Post by: m9hundo on August 23, 2008, 07:18:45 PM monostrack or some company like that sells a backrest in a trellis style frame. I sold one not to long ago. Very well made, price is in the $300's
Title: Re: My girlfriend keeps sliding on the back of the seat. What do I do? Post by: brimo on August 23, 2008, 10:32:24 PM Have you used any silicon based stuff on the seat? Just about any of those vinyl cleaners will make your seat as slippery as...well....something that's really slippery.
I bought a second seat and carved the pillion foam with a hacksaw blade and breadknife, so it doesn't slope backward, then filled the space with some memory foam to keep the shape. (you could use some other sort of soft foam). There is a bit of a thread on seat mods in the "how to" section. Title: Re: My girlfriend keeps sliding on the back of the seat. What do I do? Post by: Carman on August 24, 2008, 01:42:33 AM if you go with the seat spray post up and let us know how it works
I'm not the smallest guy 6' 215lbs and still don't like the GF sliding into me (holding on is another thing) I get her to brace on the tank during braking which works great but you can't have enough stiction for the pilion Title: Re: My girlfriend keeps sliding on the back of the seat. What do I do? Post by: Monsterlover on August 24, 2008, 06:21:58 AM (http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1212/559101721_8718879d22.jpg)
Sorry, had to [laugh] Title: Re: My girlfriend keeps sliding on the back of the seat. What do I do? Post by: Raux on August 24, 2008, 07:07:29 AM do you have the stock seat?
I have the DP seat and really don't have much problem, expect when she forgets to lean back on braking. Also, apparently the Corbin seat is out and it DEFINITELY has two level seating so that may help. Title: Re: My girlfriend keeps sliding on the back of the seat. What do I do? Post by: SP3 on August 24, 2008, 07:55:50 AM She was sliding all over the place. I saw these on Ebay but wanted to check with you guys/gals to see if there was a better way. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DUCATI-MONSTER-ANTI-SLIP-PILLION-SEAT-COVER_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a552Q7c39Q3a1Q7c66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a12Q7c240Q3a1318QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem110281699504QQitemZ110281699504#ebayphotohosting Oh, FWIW, Ive heard those things work pretty well too. But hopefully some other people will chime in with ideas. Good luck! - I think I will. I'll try to report back and let you guys know how it works out. STOP! The ebay item is just a small section of kitchen cabinet and drawer liner. You can buy a yard of that stuff for less than ten bucks at Kmart, Walmart, etc, etc. Title: Re: My girlfriend keeps sliding on the back of the seat. What do I do? Post by: somegirl on August 24, 2008, 09:28:55 AM monostrack or some company like that sells a backrest in a trellis style frame. I sold one not to long ago. Very well made, price is in the $300's http://www.monstrack.com/backrest.html Title: Re: My girlfriend keeps sliding on the back of the seat. What do I do? Post by: Monstro on August 24, 2008, 12:49:26 PM monostrack or some company like that sells a backrest in a trellis style frame. I sold one not to long ago. Very well made, price is in the $300's I have the monstrack backrest. It's not pretty, but it solves the problem if your girlfriend is sliding out of the bike when you accelerate. Title: Re: My girlfriend keeps sliding on the back of the seat. What do I do? Post by: DrNo08 on August 24, 2008, 01:19:09 PM Pretty neat. Thanks guys. I'm gonna try the slip resistant cover first and see if that does the trick.
Title: Re: My girlfriend keeps sliding on the back of the seat. What do I do? Post by: stopintime on August 24, 2008, 02:35:55 PM My passengers have found this helpful....
(I don't remember the manufacturer, but they go under the name of love handles :-\ (http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l394/stopintime/lovehandles.jpg) Title: Re: My girlfriend keeps sliding on the back of the seat. What do I do? Post by: Chchadder on August 24, 2008, 03:44:26 PM (http://www.psndealer.com/powersportsdlr/images/ec0367/59510252BK.jpg)
Title: Re: My girlfriend keeps sliding on the back of the seat. What do I do? Post by: Ducnial on August 24, 2008, 04:01:24 PM Velcro on the seat w/felt pants!
Kinky.. [bacon] [img]http://www.healthinfodesign.com/ducati/images/sb_strap1.jpg[img] Title: Re: My girlfriend keeps sliding on the back of the seat. What do I do? Post by: tangueroHondo on August 24, 2008, 04:34:24 PM (http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l394/stopintime/lovehandles.jpg) Freakin Norwegian and his 'love handles' is at it again..... :o Title: Re: My girlfriend keeps sliding on the back of the seat. What do I do? Post by: stopintime on August 24, 2008, 04:42:46 PM Just be very very happy this is my only bathroom picture you'll ever see [puke]
Title: Re: My girlfriend keeps sliding on the back of the seat. What do I do? Post by: tangueroHondo on August 24, 2008, 08:20:50 PM Just be very very happy this is my only bathroom picture you'll ever see [puke] :o :o :o :o [drink] [drink] [drink] [drink]Title: Re: My girlfriend keeps sliding on the back of the seat. What do I do? Post by: c_rex on August 24, 2008, 08:25:15 PM well my first thought was to get a second girlfriend to fill up the seat so nobody slides around. /shrug
Title: Re: My girlfriend keeps sliding on the back of the seat. What do I do? Post by: SP3 on August 25, 2008, 12:33:23 PM http://www.buddybelt.com/
Title: Re: My girlfriend keeps sliding on the back of the seat. What do I do? Post by: DucatiBastard on August 25, 2008, 07:49:06 PM Have her sit backwards on the tank, she wont go anywhere- ;)
Title: Re: My girlfriend keeps sliding on the back of the seat. What do I do? Post by: erkishhorde on August 25, 2008, 09:03:53 PM My girlfriend slides too. I decided to try having her sit up front w/ me and it actually made the bike handle better and wasn't terribly uncomfortable. On the stock seat there's plenty of space up front for 2 small people. ;D
Title: Re: My girlfriend keeps sliding on the back of the seat. What do I do? Post by: arai_speed on August 26, 2008, 07:11:57 AM Have her sit backwards on the tank, she wont go anywhere- ;) Or forward: (http://sheep.youssouf.com/sheeplog/blogimages/sheep_transported_on_motorcycle.gif) Title: Re: My girlfriend keeps sliding on the back of the seat. What do I do? Post by: c_rex on August 26, 2008, 07:13:36 PM ah yes.. the old 'date night in Montana' photo. love that one. [laugh]
Title: Re: My girlfriend keeps sliding on the back of the seat. What do I do? Post by: cbartlett419 on August 27, 2008, 06:16:48 AM my wife had the same problem until I put an elastic cargo net on the passenger seat. Now she says all is well. I got that net at my local cycle gear for $7-$10
Title: Re: My girlfriend keeps sliding on the back of the seat. What do I do? Post by: Raux on August 27, 2008, 08:11:33 AM hope the net is strong enough for a 130 lb (avg woman i suppost) person sliding on it.
Title: Re: My girlfriend keeps sliding on the back of the seat. What do I do? Post by: cbartlett419 on August 27, 2008, 01:52:09 PM yeah, what I am thinking is happening is her weight is holding her down on the net which then is creating a drag between her ass and the seat. I also explained to her that she needs to be a little active on the seat, tensing and tightening to keep herself planted, 'it ain't no car, i says'
Title: Re: My girlfriend keeps sliding on the back of the seat. What do I do? Post by: Raux on August 27, 2008, 01:56:09 PM yeah i can feel mine grab me with her thighs when i accelerate
Title: Re: My girlfriend keeps sliding on the back of the seat. What do I do? Post by: Capo on August 27, 2008, 02:32:39 PM Love Handles, Motrax has them
(http://www.motrax.co.uk/images/products/300x300-MLH01_01.jpg) Title: Re: My girlfriend keeps sliding on the back of the seat. What do I do? Post by: stopintime on August 27, 2008, 03:47:32 PM Love Handles, Motrax has them Can I post my picture again? Please, please, please - just oooone more time ;D [laugh] Title: Re: My girlfriend keeps sliding on the back of the seat. What do I do? Post by: DrNo08 on September 14, 2008, 06:10:02 PM I said I would report back on this product. It works like a charm. No more sliding around. Fits nice and snug and looks pretty cool too, in my opinion. I would recommend it. Cheers
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DUCATI-600-750-800-SS-ANTI-SLIP-PILLION-SEAT-COVER_W0QQitemZ300257476181QQihZ020QQcategoryZ34284QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Title: Re: My girlfriend keeps sliding on the back of the seat. What do I do? Post by: Monstermash on September 14, 2008, 06:42:23 PM What do you do?
Leave her at home. Title: Re: My girlfriend keeps sliding on the back of the seat. What do I do? Post by: nkryptit on September 15, 2008, 07:16:27 PM Get another bike for 2 up riding...a monster is only for one....
Title: Re: My girlfriend keeps sliding on the back of the seat. What do I do? Post by: djomlas on September 16, 2008, 01:23:03 PM my GF was complaining bout the same thing, then we took a ride with the corbin seat, she said its all good now
Title: Re: My girlfriend keeps sliding on the back of the seat. What do I do? Post by: Odeccut on September 17, 2008, 07:00:08 PM Triboseat rocks! I got the one for my 996 directly from the factory: http://www.triboseat.com/ (http://www.triboseat.com/)
It looks great, it fits great, it is easy to install, it arrived pretty quick. Great product. My wife likes it -- she was sliding around on the stock seat so much she was getting scared and she is a very experienced pillion. Just one of those simple things that just work great. |