Monster newbie

Hi all,

Just made the decision to change the layout of my Italian V twin and get a new 696+, even though I'm told it will be September at the earliest !! Couple of questions I forgot to ask the dealer, perhaps someone can help.

I have only ever seen the 696+ with the seat cover on, with it removed is there a grab rail for the pillion ?

Has anyone got experience of carrying a pillion, I noticed comments in other threads about the heat from the silencers being noticable even for solo riders and was wondering if it is a problem for the pillion ?

Cheers