Seat backs
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Seat backs
My wife has had two artificial knees fitted so finds it difficult to "grip" with her knees.
To keep her riding as pillion does anyone know of an easily fitted seat back to give her that little bit of extra confidence?
To keep her riding as pillion does anyone know of an easily fitted seat back to give her that little bit of extra confidence?
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Re: Seat backs
Fit a top box with backrest.
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Re: Seat backs
My wife found the passenger seating area to be so uncomfortable that she won't ride as a passenger, so I had to buy her a PCX for herself. Nw that she is recuperating from an accident she has been talking about how a trike would be great. There was a nice one pictured on powerbypcx.com but there is no way it could be shipped out of Thailand. Still, a trike is great for handicap people. I have seen a lot of vets riding triked motorcycles and scooters around here. It makes riding so much nicer for them.
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Re: Seat backs
My wife likes our Givi box, although I should have got the one with the padded rest on it. But there are plenty of aftermarket backrests. Do a Google image search and you will find lots of them. Those images will lead you to the sites they are available at.maison wrote:My wife has had two artificial knees fitted so finds it difficult to "grip" with her knees.
To keep her riding as pillion does anyone know of an easily fitted seat back to give her that little bit of extra confidence?
Here is one from Bikerz Bits. It is priced at about $60, €55, £50
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Re: Seat backs
Thank you.kramnala58 wrote:My wife likes our Givi box, although I should have got the one with the padded rest on it. But there are plenty of aftermarket backrests. Do a Google image search and you will find lots of them. Those images will lead you to the sites they are available at.maison wrote:My wife has had two artificial knees fitted so finds it difficult to "grip" with her knees.
To keep her riding as pillion does anyone know of an easily fitted seat back to give her that little bit of extra confidence?
Here is one from Bikerz Bits. It is priced at about $60, €55, £50
I have seen the advert for that backrest but can find no details e.g. does it come with fitting instructions etc. Would you know?
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Re: Seat backs
Thanks, but she finds the top box difficult when getting on.Richard wrote:Fit a top box with backrest.
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Re: Seat backs
....Mel have you seen heard, or read about the trike kit "Tow-Pac?" Be aware, they're costly. Well Heck, if it gets your wife back in the saddle again and smiling....then you can calls her "Joy!"Mel46 wrote:My wife found the passenger seating area to be so uncomfortable that she won't ride as a passenger, so I had to buy her a PCX for herself. Nw that she is recuperating from an accident she has been talking about how a trike would be great. There was a nice one pictured on powerbypcx.com but there is no way it could be shipped out of Thailand. Still, a trike is great for handicap people. I have seen a lot of vets riding triked motorcycles and scooters around here. It makes riding so much nicer for them.

NOTE: I don't see a kit for a PCX but they just might work that out with you or lead you in a helpful direction. Their home base is Aroma Park, Illinois, but they sell in nearby States as well.
Their website: http://towpacusa.com
See the drop down menu in upper rgt corner? Click it, then click Where to Buy. Enter your zip code.
....Hi maison

(If I were interested in one, I would use the above link's contact page and request a passenger backrest for a PCX. Or to get my wheels rolling faster

Does anyone across the pond have any suggestions or links for maison to follow? This happy couple wants to ride together.

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Re: Seat backs
Many thanks for the thoughts.WhiteNoise wrote:....Mel have you seen heard, or read about the trike kit "Tow-Pac?" Be aware, they're costly. Well Heck, if it gets your wife back in the saddle again and smiling....then you can calls her "Joy!"Mel46 wrote:My wife found the passenger seating area to be so uncomfortable that she won't ride as a passenger, so I had to buy her a PCX for herself. Nw that she is recuperating from an accident she has been talking about how a trike would be great. There was a nice one pictured on powerbypcx.com but there is no way it could be shipped out of Thailand. Still, a trike is great for handicap people. I have seen a lot of vets riding triked motorcycles and scooters around here. It makes riding so much nicer for them.I did see that they have a 14" radial package (under mini-trike).
NOTE: I don't see a kit for a PCX but they just might work that out with you or lead you in a helpful direction. Their home base is Aroma Park, Illinois, but they sell in nearby States as well.
Their website: http://towpacusa.com
See the drop down menu in upper rgt corner? Click it, then click Where to Buy. Enter your zip code.
....Hi maisonsorry I can't be of help. I see that you're across the pond. It would be great if you could find a place like this: https://www.utpr.com that would work with you to make a backrest for your wife, or even for the both of you.
(If I were interested in one, I would use the above link's contact page and request a passenger backrest for a PCX. Or to get my wheels rolling fasterI'd call them).
Does anyone across the pond have any suggestions or links for maison to follow? This happy couple wants to ride together.Ideas?
We will keep looking!

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Re: Seat backs
I don't know what they come with. You would have to go to each web site to see if there is a 'Contact' link.maison wrote:Thank you.kramnala58 wrote:My wife likes our Givi box, although I should have got the one with the padded rest on it. But there are plenty of aftermarket backrests. Do a Google image search and you will find lots of them. Those images will lead you to the sites they are available at.maison wrote:My wife has had two artificial knees fitted so finds it difficult to "grip" with her knees.
To keep her riding as pillion does anyone know of an easily fitted seat back to give her that little bit of extra confidence?
Here is one from Bikerz Bits. It is priced at about $60, €55, £50
I have seen the advert for that backrest but can find no details e.g. does it come with fitting instructions etc. Would you know?
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Re: Seat backs
That Tow-Pac sight is interesting. The Minitrike they show is a Burgman, which is what my wife has been looking at. The Micotrike, unfortunately is for scooters under 150cc, which would leave the PCX out. Still, it has some good pictures and gives us some inspiration. Thanks for the link!
I just remembered that I did see some post on this forum from California where someone triked their PCX, so it can be done. I just don't know how.
Found the link: http://www.hondapcx.org/viewtopic.php?f ... ilit=Trike
I just remembered that I did see some post on this forum from California where someone triked their PCX, so it can be done. I just don't know how.
Found the link: http://www.hondapcx.org/viewtopic.php?f ... ilit=Trike
Currently own:
Red 2013 Honda PCX150
Givi tall windshield & tailbox - Lots of extra lights
Custom seat from Thailand - Bad Boy Airhorn
Takegawa Lowering Shocks - Michelin City Grip Tires
Headlight assy upgraded to LEDs w/HS5 main bulbs
NCY variator, drive face, and rollers
Red 2013 Honda PCX150
Givi tall windshield & tailbox - Lots of extra lights
Custom seat from Thailand - Bad Boy Airhorn
Takegawa Lowering Shocks - Michelin City Grip Tires
Headlight assy upgraded to LEDs w/HS5 main bulbs
NCY variator, drive face, and rollers
Re: Seat backs
That is not a trike, it's a normal PCX with trainer wheels...Mel46 wrote: I just remembered that I did see some post on this forum from California where someone triked their PCX, so it can be done. I just don't know how.
Found the link: http://www.hondapcx.org/viewtopic.php?f ... ilit=Trike
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Re: Seat backs
WhiteNoise wrote:....Mel have you seen heard, or read about the trike kit "Tow-Pac?" Be aware, they're costly. Well Heck, if it gets your wife back in the saddle again and smiling....then you can calls her "Joy!"Mel46 wrote:My wife found the passenger seating area to be so uncomfortable that she won't ride as a passenger, so I had to buy her a PCX for herself. Nw that she is recuperating from an accident she has been talking about how a trike would be great. There was a nice one pictured on powerbypcx.com but there is no way it could be shipped out of Thailand. Still, a trike is great for handicap people. I have seen a lot of vets riding triked motorcycles and scooters around here. It makes riding so much nicer for them.I did see that they have a 14" radial package (under mini-trike).
NOTE: I don't see a kit for a PCX but they just might work that out with you or lead you in a helpful direction. Their home base is Aroma Park, Illinois, but they sell in nearby States as well.
Their website: http://towpacusa.com
See the drop down menu in upper rgt corner? Click it, then click Where to Buy. Enter your zip code.
....Hi maisonsorry I can't be of help. I see that you're across the pond. It would be great if you could find a place like this: https://www.utpr.com that would work with you to make a backrest for your wife, or even for the both of you.
(If I were interested in one, I would use the above link's contact page and request a passenger backrest for a PCX. Or to get my wheels rolling fasterI'd call them).
Does anyone across the pond have any suggestions or links for maison to follow? This happy couple wants to ride together.Ideas?
Might be expensive but if it's affordable to get riding again I'd call it an investment
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I posted this on August 20 last year from a local Gumtree ad on the Gold Coast and it didn't get much interest...
Just Google "Honda PCX trike" and you will get lots of hits, even sidecars.
Just Google "Honda PCX trike" and you will get lots of hits, even sidecars.
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Re: Seat backs
Put it on the Centerstand and let her get on first.maison wrote:Thanks, but she finds the top box difficult when getting on.Richard wrote:Fit a top box with backrest.
2013 PCX 150 with,
Givi Tall Screen, and E370 Top Case
NCY Variator and Face Plate, 12 gram rollers
Takagawa Silent Oval Exhaust, K&N R1100 pod filter mod
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Givi Tall Screen, and E370 Top Case
NCY Variator and Face Plate, 12 gram rollers
Takagawa Silent Oval Exhaust, K&N R1100 pod filter mod
YSS XL Rear Shock Absorbers Michelin City Grip 120/70 Front 140/70 Rear
2013 Honda CB500X with Rally Raid kit
2005 Piaggio X9 500 Evolution
1982 Honda CX500 Turbo
1983 Honda Nighthawk S