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I'm new to the world of motorcycles so I'm sorry if this question seems bizarre..

I've been noticing that some Cruisers have rear seats and some dont. And some of those rear seats have backrests and some dont. Are these things that can be added to a bike that doesnt have them? Or can they be removed from a bike that has them?

I'd like to not even have a rear seat while I'm starting out, so I can avoid all the "Ooooooh, can I have a ride?!" 's, Until I'm experienced enough to safely ride 2 up, at which time I would re-install (or install) the rear seat..

My MSF class is scheduled for September, and I have no intention on riding 2 up until next spring at the very earliest (depending on how much experience I get between here and there

Only generally speaking a second seat is not a add on. Either you get one with the bike or not.

On a backrest for passenger, it can be added on later for many bikes. This is not true for all bikes. There are also some 3rd party makers of back rests to pick from as well. You need to shop for any accessories you may want before you buy your bike, so you know what is available in your bikes future.

Pretty much any cruiser I've run into will have an option that'll let you get a single seat. Most come with doubles. About 1/2 (total out my "O Ring" number) will have a removable rear seat. Some will have a single unit that is both front and rear, but you can get aftermarket in most cases that will split it into two different seats, and the rear will be removable.

So to answer your question in shortest possible form - yes, it is possible to remove the rear seat on most cruisers. Alternately, you could just tell them you don't feel comfortable taking a passenger yet. Or you don't have a spare helmet/gear, or you don't think they're cute enough to ride on the back .

Eahuntley wrote:I'm new to the world of motorcycles so I'm sorry if this question seems bizarre..

I'd like to not even have a rear seat while I'm starting out, so I can avoid all the "Ooooooh, can I have a ride?!" 's, Until I'm experienced enough to safely ride 2 up, at which time I would re-install (or install) the rear seat..

My standard response to that question is "Do you have a helmet?"

I'm NOT taking anyone anyplace on the back of my bike without a helmet (and the rest of the gear) on. Usually, the helmet question shuts folks up without having to argue.

I've got a friend who just removes the passenger pegs from all his bikes. He NEVER takes passengers.

As a new rider, you could also just say, I'm not ready to take passengers yet

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