[SMathise]

Hello,
Has anyone added / purchased passenger armrests that can be attached to top case / frame of bike? My wife likes the comfort and security of feeling enclosed while on the back of the bike. Thanks All

 

[DMP_MTS1200T]

Armrest modify for Givi top case??? might be a possibility.

 

[DarR]

Her wish is a red flag which I've seen before.
Does she actually enjoy riding as a pillion or is she a passenger to please you?

 

[rick81mhr900ss]

They can also be a little dangerous; a friend of mine's girlfriend fell asleep on the back of the bike as it was "so cozy".

 

[DaveK]

IMO - That topcase is not stable enough to mount armrests... not by a longshot. It does OK with backrest because there's no lever to multiply any forces.

edit: DMP's link doesn't use the topcase... seems a bit sketchy from a safety perspective but better than trying to bolt something to the topcase.

 

[Chuckracer]

I'm thinking a crash could be really bad if she can't easily get away from the bike.

 

[Siddo]

I'd leave the wife at home if she wanted the bikes looks to be ruined with that contraption. Not that mine will ever be travelling on mine and I only ever ride solo.

 

[iamzombie]

I'm with the majority here, if you wife wants armrests, buy a goldwing.

 

[LaRossa]

.....or take the car out of the garage

 

[DuckMan]

..... or tell her to stay at home.


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[AXSPwr]

Even if it were possible to securely mount arm rests for the passenger, I'm not sure it would be safe. The Multistrada is a much lighter motorcycle than a full dress tourer, and the passenger seat is higher. Combine those two things and I would be concerned about the amount of path deflection a passenger could induce if they put their body weight on one armrest in a corner. Nothing the rider couldn't compensate for of course, except that they wouldn't be expecting it.

 

[rick81mhr900ss]

This prompted me to see if these things are available and they are but they look so flimsy; a hinged piece of plastic mounted on each side of a top box with only two small bolts. They do not look safe.

 

[DMP_MTS1200T]

Has your wife gone for a ride with you as is yet? My wife always wanted to ride with me, but wasn't comfortable on the bikes that I had. She probably wanted me to get a Gold Wing next. When I came home with the Multi, she wasn't happy until she actually went for a ride. I have the top case only as a back rest and she is more than comfortable with that. Now she wants to ride all the time...

 

[LaRossa]

Has your wife gone for a ride with you as is yet? My wife always wanted to ride with me, but wasn't comfortable on the bikes that I had. She probably wanted me to get a Gold Wing next. When I came home with the Multi, she wasn't happy until she actually went for a ride. I have the top case only as a back rest and she is more than comfortable with that. Now she wants to ride all the time...

Aren't you lucky!