Riding 2 up

[Dondada469]

So now that I've had the bike a few weeks, I'm sure that the wife will be wanting to start taking rides with me.
What are some general tips on riding with a passenger?

[marcvanderpal]

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Move as a single unit, she needs to lean with you not against you. My wife puts her hand on my shoulder to gauge how much I'm leaning. Also, keep her active; use her as a second pair of eyes and ears.

[Rubiconcowboy]

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Get a system down from when she is clear to mount all the way until she dismounts. Make sure to give her clues to what you need or expect and stick to them.
GL and enjoy

[DaBull]

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Bike will handle differently due to added weight...ESPECIALLY at lower speeds (parking lot).

Allow more time needed to stop.

Plant feet firmly at stops....passenger tend to wiggle a bit.

Account for breaks....passengers need breaks too

[Dondada469]

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Can you be more specific? What type of clues should I be giving to her?

[Voyager_PWS]

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When I first started riding 2 up, I asked a few folks as well. One of the best things I was told was have them look over the shoulder where you are turning. So if you turn right she should look over your right shoulder. This then has them ready to move that way as well. It has worked well for me. Also tell her not to lean the other way. If you start to turn she can no go the opposite direction.

Hope this helps!

[Ghost Rider]

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Beware of the trended "back breaks" ...lol. The first season my wife got back into riding with me all I could feel were her hands pushing on my back every time we went into turns, etc. as if that would motivate me to slow the f*ck down. Now she just sits back and enjoys the ride and acts as my navigator

[Dondada469]

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Thanks Voyager, good tip

[MeanReaper]

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I had my wife take the riders course with me, helps them to have an understanding of the bike and what to expect and it didn't cost anything bc she had no interest in getting the license so the instructor didn't charge for her

[twowheeladdict]

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http://msf-usa.org/downloads/Passenger_Tip_Sheet.pdf

http://www.motorcycle.com/rider-safe...ger-88364.html

http://www.autoevolution.com/news/ho...nger-8282.html

[twowheeladdict]

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From a sport bike forum:

Rules for female passengers.......

1. If you have no bike but just happen to have your own helmet in your car we know your playing us for a ride

2. If your going to go for a ride go with the nicest bike he's the one who is least likely to crash and kill you. If he has a nice bike he's probably been ridding a while. If you go with a tool who has a 86 ninja 250 we are all going to laugh at you. Plus use your head if his bike looks broke then so is he DUHHH!

3. If the bike is a "Stunt bike" or rashed up all over reconsider there is a reason its rashed up
4. If you're FAT! Save yourself some embarrassment and save us the aggravation of trying to tell you no with out saying cuz "YOU'RE FAT BITCH!!!! We can only be sooo nice. Use your head.

5. If your friend is ugly or FAT (See rule 4) it is not my responsibility to get someone to take her.


6. If you have on a skirt then YES!!! We have to go first. No one else knows how to get where we are going(Right guys?)
7. Showing your nice tits will get you selected first for a bike ride.

8. STOP!!!!! ****ing bashing your Pep-Boys helmet into the back of my $600 custom helmet..thank you!
9. Move back and stick your ass out, your squishing my nuts.

10. Stop scratching my tank with your fake J-Lo ring set.

11. Yes it is too possible to jerk me off while I'm riding my bike, rubbing gently works too... (Note: This will also ensure you another bike ride anytime).

12. It is customary to pay for motorcycle rides with oral sex. (NOTE: If your skills aren't up to par it is definitely ok to have a girlfriend of yours assist you. Team work is what it's all about.


13. We know when a girl likes the bike and not us. If every time we call it's always the same SHIT can we go on the bike. NO!!!!.... It's fugging March bitch.
14. Don't lean, this bike has one driver and it's me. So sit there and relax.


15. No you're not going to "GO FLYING RIGHT OFF" (Unless you piss me off then it's a possibility.)
16. Yes I'm going to go fast... stop being a *****.

17. Yes I just adjusted my mirrors to see your tits.

18. When we stop at a gas station, you are not guarenteed a return trip. Know your role and maybe you get dropped off close to where you were found.

[twowheeladdict]

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How to be a safe passenger. Article directly for the passenger.

http://www.helium.com/items/309018-h...ycle-passenger

[Bear2123]

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Great links all. Thanks! My niece has been pestering me all winter to take her out on the bike. She's 15 now and never ridden. I've ridden for decades and the gals I've given rides to are experienced pillions. It's nice to have some links I can e-mail her to get her thinking about gear and bike safety. Now, if spring would only get here! Aargh!

[Dondada469]

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14. Don't lean, this bike has one driver and it's me. So sit there and relax.

...but the passenger is suppose to lean with you.

[Chuck Stardust]

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The basics are magnified with a passenger...
Stop straight because the extra weight will make the bike feel heavier and will lean more and be harder to get back in control of!!
Adjust your load tension for the extra weight and also add air accordingly to the tires