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Passenger seat pics

ems70

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Hi all, before I push the button on my accories order to Beez wanted to see some passenger pics in the wild. I've seen photos of the small passenger seat installed, is anyone running the medium or large they have photos with?
I had also considered the long seat & attaching a rack like the below to the metal plate it mounts to in the rear. Anyone do something similar?
Thanks all, this forum has been a great source of information.
 

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that rack looks like its going to be a huge pain in the ass to fit, id get one specific tot he bike.

I seriously considered getting the long seat, i actually like the way it looks. I have the small seat pad, my GF is 120 lbs and small in stature. she was quite comfy on it and left room for a bag or box on back. depends on how small a person you plan on hauling and for how long distance. she claimed she was comfy on it.
 

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Thanks, I'm thinking the medium or small pad, plus a pelican box knockoff behind it is going to be what I go with.
RE: that rack above, thought that I could bolt or weld the flat bottom part of the rack to the base plate for the long seat. Not knowing the quality of the rack would be the major issue.
 

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If your proficient with tools, id seriously consider drilling and tapping into the swingarm lugs for passenger pegs. its not hard to do, at all, and the clamp on ones IMHO are hokey. I wouldn't trust them for a full sized adult to stand on and swing a leg over to get on or off. .02

yeah, thats the seat i was looking at.
 

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If your proficient with tools, id seriously consider drilling and tapping into the swingarm lugs for passenger pegs. its not hard to do, at all, and the clamp on ones IMHO are hokey. I wouldn't trust them for a full sized adult to stand on and swing a leg over to get on or off. .02

yeah, thats the seat i was looking at.
They weren't my first choice, the oem style weren't available when I ordered. Not worth it for me to drop another $100 or so right now on it...
 

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I bought that big rack from Beez thinking I would need it and wound up with this configuration instead. Very happy with how everything came together. Although it’s a bit snug, my wife can ride on back. All good!
 

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I bought that big rack from Beez thinking I would need it and wound up with this configuration instead. Very happy with how everything came together. Although it’s a bit snug, my wife can ride on back. All good!
BTW I got the drill and tap buddy pegs. Took my time and it worked out perfectly.
 

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I'm definitely interested in those swingarm lugs. WHAT ARE THEY? Are those plastic painted caps over a large hole? Are they metal caps over a large hole? Are they solid and just look like caps? Anyone have any pictures of their install into/through one of those 3 'caps'? For running around the farm or campground my wife would probably prefer footpegs to just dangling her legs out there...and the clamp on ones are EXPENSIVE IMVHO...
 

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they are solid steel, you need to drill and tap them. or get the clamp on pegs. I drilled and tapped mine and made my own rear pegs. I mean, you could just drill one to use universal peg, they sell them on ebay & amazon. just use a stud or a longer bolt thru the back. the ones listed below, drill the hole thru 8.5- 9mm dia and a longer m8 bolt would suffice.



 

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That's exactly the type of peg I was thinking, they're like $20 on eBay. I refuse to pay more for a CT125 part than I would for a serious ADV or dirt bike part! The price of some of the items like side racks and passenger seats is ridiculous right now, at least in the US. IMVHO...😎
 

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yeah, i welded these up, bought some cheap pegs, and drilled and tapped. i think i have like 30 bucks in them and maybe an hour of time?









i had the steel blocks as scrap already.
 

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And there's another lug spot left for some James Bond gadget 🤣. Seriously, though, nice job. I have a scrap pile, new TIG welder (plus an old wire feed), and new powder coater in town. So many potential projects building 😁
 

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Here's a stupid question for you all - I bought a passenger seat from Beez. It looks like I have to remove the rear rack to install this thing.. I can't reach the underside to tighten down the nuts. But to lift/remove the rear rack, I need to remove the snorkel, and loosen the rear suspension bolts!?!? That is more of a pain in the ass than I signed up for. Surely there's a better way...
 

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Here's a stupid question for you all - I bought a passenger seat from Beez. It looks like I have to remove the rear rack to install this thing.. I can't reach the underside to tighten down the nuts. But to lift/remove the rear rack, I need to remove the snorkel, and loosen the rear suspension bolts!?!? That is more of a pain in the ass than I signed up for. Surely there's a better way...
Do you have a photo of the seat or link?
 

ems70

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I have one that is similar but not the same. I was able to reach the left side by removing the tool box. Right side wasn't a problem. Guessing yours is not as easy.
 
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