Twodog35 Posted May 10, 2016 Share #1 Posted May 10, 2016 I am looking to see if anyone has ever played around with the idea of moving the passenger backrest closer to the driver???? my wife is a petite woman and when she sits in the seat she feels like there is so much room between the back of me and her, keep in mind she is not all that thrilled about riding, so I am trying to come up with ideas on how to make her more comfortable in the seat. I was going to just move the trunk/backrest forward a bit and get a drivers backrest , hopefully that would help.... is there a different seat combination out there that sits the passenger and driver closer together??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockinRobin Posted May 10, 2016 Share #2 Posted May 10, 2016 Try putting passenger arm rest on. That will enclose her. Sent from my VS986 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted May 10, 2016 Share #3 Posted May 10, 2016 First off, welcome to the site, not everybody dares to enter here, but now that you have, you might find it hard to leave. The title had me a little confused, 'rear passenger' so I thought to take a look to see what somebody has done. I do feel your pain though and can understand the issue. A drivers backrest would be good for you and help her situation at the same time. The other thing that comes to mind would be arm rests for her to give her a somewhat of a closed in feeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted May 10, 2016 Share #4 Posted May 10, 2016 Yes, my first question is going to be, are you the original owner of the bike?? I'm thinking probably not, you just bought it used. That being the case there is a possibility the previous owner had moved the trunk back. There are two positions for the trunk with the existing holes, one set places the trunk about an inch or so further back than the stock position. A backrest will limit her seating space a little in the front, sooo it may make her feel closer to you even though she isn't. YOU will enjoy the backrest regardless! Yes, armrests will make her FEEL more secure but just about all the armrests swing out. It's a shame our member Carbon One stopped making his armrests, they were hinged to swing up, not out. MUCH more secure!! I'm sure if your navigator were to lean on her armrest and it started to swing out it would be very unnerving if not downright dangerous!! They do give a person a feeling of being securely surrounded though as well as being a creature comfort. Welcome aboard!! We're glad to have you with us!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twodog35 Posted May 10, 2016 Author Share #5 Posted May 10, 2016 where can I find the passenger armrests for a 2004 RSV?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
videoarizona Posted May 10, 2016 Share #6 Posted May 10, 2016 Suggest you check the trunk first as Bongo mentioned. That will help alot. Should be some pictures on the site and a "How to" thread as well. Second, my wife/mate is petite as well....and she made a simple round "tube" made of foam and a sunbrella type material. Gives her some pressure on lower back. My lady turned down the idea of backrests...doesn't like to feel trapped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted May 10, 2016 Share #7 Posted May 10, 2016 You could also look at the Corbin passenger backrest. It wraps around a bit and that might make her feel more secure. My wife loves it because it gives her a place to rest her elbows also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeWa Posted May 10, 2016 Share #8 Posted May 10, 2016 I second the arm rests. See if you can get a set from Larry Skeels (Venture Rider member). They are the best I have seen. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted May 10, 2016 Share #9 Posted May 10, 2016 No, unfortunately Larry, Carbon One, stopped making them a few tears ago. You may want to check with Diamond R, they may still make them. Venturerider gets us a discount, check in vendors forums.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted May 10, 2016 Share #10 Posted May 10, 2016 PS to what Dave, Videoarizona posted, we just took a large black beach sized towel and rolled it up and put it in there, the wife said it helped with support... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cecdoo Posted May 10, 2016 Share #11 Posted May 10, 2016 You could also look at the Corbin passenger backrest. It wraps around a bit and that might make her feel more secure. My wife loves it because it gives her a place to rest her elbows also. Yep, try and find her a Corbin Backrest. My wife loves it too! Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
videoarizona Posted May 10, 2016 Share #12 Posted May 10, 2016 Well in looking at the Corbin web site...they don't have anything to support her lower back. That is her complaint...hence the round pillow and foam I can stuff in between the travel trunk and the seat back giving her even more support on lower back. Wonder if I can make something that will screw in place of the wiring cover and offer support. Have to think this through... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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