P-Pad on 800 Drifter

[scamp62]

Ya ....I was very surprised that it he has passenger floorboards, I really thought that the P-Pad was just for looks !?!?

[chief]

If its just there for decoration... no problem. But it should never be actually used for a passenger.

[49Reo]

What they said. Baaaad Ju-Ju.

[greenbarn]

Ditto what they said.  Bad idea.

[pcarrell]

You know, that fender is rather thin plastic, and that's all!  Not only is it in motion, I'd bet it's rated at holding less then 10 pounds of weight.  I say that because the metal rack that bolts through the struts, directly to the frame on a 1500 is only rated at 10 pounds, though it'll likely hold a bit more.  The struts on the rack are REAL beefy and solid metal, whereas the fender is just plastic.

Honestly, I can't think of a much more dangerous place to ride a Drifter then on the rear fender, never mind comfort.  Riding on the handlebars would be safer!

[Kiwi Caveman]

That's what I thought. It looks good, but that's why you dont see anyone on the back of it...LoL

[CDNRatMan]

  Well my first question would be do you like the person that will be riding there?
That will be the most uncomfortable ride I can imagine, that fender is in constant motion, you need to have someone ride your 800 for you and for you to follow it and watch the fender move, I never understood when people said my tail light, and fender were in constant motion till one day I swapped bikes with my Brother in Law, now I understand. Anyone who has followed a 800 will understand.
Now to your question, That is the first 800 I have seen with a P-pad, I am sure the fender would require substantial strengthening to carry a person, Washersor springs would be my answer for that part, and as for the ride....lol.....on a smooth road and no bumps perhaps....but other wise hang on.....

[Kiwi Caveman]

I like the look of the P-Pad on the 800 Drifter but have some concerns. Has anyone else done this?

As the 800 Drifter rear is a swing arm and the rear fender is only attached by a few bolts, would the fender require some strengethening with some fender struts?
If it works would it be best to bolt directly to fender with rubber washers or use a P-Pad with suction cups? What sort of ride would a pillion passenger have?

Any thoughts and words of wisdom welcome.