Removable Pillion?

Kansasjase · Jun 14th, 2009, 10:14 PM

Anyone know of any removable pillions that will work on the Street Bob and not leave it looking like it's missing parts when the pillion isn't on? I love the solo seat and the bare fender and don't want to change that with a permanent addon. My wife says she'd like to ride with me from time to time but has no interest in long hauls.

jmpancoast · Jun 15th, 2009, 06:10 AM

I had the HD pillion on my bike for about two days. That was as long as I could stand the look. I absolutely hated it.

I ended up buying a take-off two-up seat on eBay for about $50.00. It looked MUCH better on the bike. Also, it was easier to just switch seats as compared to installing and removing the pillion.

hntwrobin · Jun 15th, 2009, 07:14 AM

Try a Phantom pad lick and stick! They work well.

Kansasjase · Jun 27th, 2009, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmpancoast

I had the HD pillion on my bike for about two days. That was as long as I could stand the look. I absolutely hated it.

I ended up buying a take-off two-up seat on eBay for about $50.00. It looked MUCH better on the bike. Also, it was easier to just switch seats as compared to installing and removing the pillion.

Does it leave a bracket when you take it off or is it a complete conversion every time you swap it out... and it is painless?

Quote:

Originally Posted by hntwrobin

Try a Phantom pad lick and stick! They work well.

You use this? Does it really work? I don't see my wife hopping on for anything more than Sunday evening cruises and I don't wanna permanently lose the look that I love on the Street bob.

Dynacologist · Jun 27th, 2009, 05:52 PM

If you use the "Lick and stick", be carefull it will leave suction cup marks on the fender.Don't know how hard they are to get off but they (the pillion pad)do stay on good.

sgtcowboyusmc · Jun 29th, 2009, 04:02 AM

Kansasjase The way I look at it is buy buy a seat like jmpancoast suggested. I think the wife would be much happier than with a stick on pad and in my book having the wife go with me is more important than looks. It would be easy to change them out. You remove one seat screw for your solo seat and take off the solo. Put on the 2 up seat and put the screw back in. The only problem is you will have to pull the plug that is on your fender and put a fender clip nut there so you can screw the 2 up seat down. But like I said keeping the Wife happy is one of my main goals so what do I know. Good luck with your decision.

Cowboy

Piotra · Jun 29th, 2009, 05:19 AM

I have a question about "Lick and stick". Will it work on matt enamel???

Jun 14th, 2009, 10:14 PM	#1
Kansasjase Start The Engine Ride: 2002 FatBoy Join Date: Apr 19th, 2009 Location: Eastern Kansas Posts: 25	Removable Pillion? Anyone know of any removable pillions that will work on the Street Bob and not leave it looking like it's missing parts when the pillion isn't on? I love the solo seat and the bare fender and don't want to change that with a permanent addon. My wife says she'd like to ride with me from time to time but has no interest in long hauls.

Jun 15th, 2009, 06:10 AM	#2
jmpancoast Contributor$ Ride: 06 FXDI Join Date: Nov 22nd, 2008 Location: Chesterfield, VA Posts: 217 My Mood:	Re: Removable Pillion? I had the HD pillion on my bike for about two days. That was as long as I could stand the look. I absolutely hated it. I ended up buying a take-off two-up seat on eBay for about $50.00. It looked MUCH better on the bike. Also, it was easier to just switch seats as compared to installing and removing the pillion.

Jun 15th, 2009, 07:14 AM	#3
hntwrobin Play The Throttle Ride: 2009 Street Glide Join Date: Sep 23rd, 2008 Location: Branford, CT Posts: 218	Re: Removable Pillion? Try a Phantom pad lick and stick! They work well. __________________ Support your local M.C. and all our VETS USN MM1(SS) Retired 99 Road King 106" S&S stroker and 09 street glide

Jun 27th, 2009, 05:52 PM	#5
Dynacologist Start The Engine Ride: 05 Dyna Join Date: Apr 18th, 2009 Posts: 41 My Mood:	Re: Removable Pillion? If you use the "Lick and stick", be carefull it will leave suction cup marks on the fender.Don't know how hard they are to get off but they (the pillion pad)do stay on good. __________________ I killed a six-pack just to watch it die.

Jun 29th, 2009, 04:02 AM	#6
sgtcowboyusmc Banned Ride: 2004 FXDI SUPER GLIDE Join Date: May 2nd, 2009 Posts: 48	Re: Removable Pillion? Kansasjase The way I look at it is buy buy a seat like jmpancoast suggested. I think the wife would be much happier than with a stick on pad and in my book having the wife go with me is more important than looks. It would be easy to change them out. You remove one seat screw for your solo seat and take off the solo. Put on the 2 up seat and put the screw back in. The only problem is you will have to pull the plug that is on your fender and put a fender clip nut there so you can screw the 2 up seat down. But like I said keeping the Wife happy is one of my main goals so what do I know. Good luck with your decision. Cowboy

Jun 29th, 2009, 05:19 AM	#7
Piotra Start The Engine Ride: Bobber LowRider Join Date: Jun 24th, 2009 Location: POLAND Posts: 31	Re: Removable Pillion? I have a question about "Lick and stick". Will it work on matt enamel???

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