Riding Two-Up

[DaBull]

As I occasionally ride two up with the Mrs or the daughter, I am always looking for new information to share with them about riding as a passenger. I have shared the info with them as well as with visiting friends.

Here's a good link for some 2-up info:

http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/str...ger/index.html

What do you do for your passengers??

[Papa Bear]

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The only 3 things a passenger needs to know: 1) sit down, 2) shut up, 3) Hold on...... LOL

This just begs for comments;

If you're dealing with a virgin, advise her ahead of time not to put her feet down at stops or grab your arms or shoulders while you're riding. Explain that when you corner she needs to relax and not lean against the turn, which is the usual impulse.




Really good info Derry, thanks



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[1700 Rider]

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A virgin, what's that? Oh yeah I remember now. Can't imagine on on the back of my bike. Good post Derry.

[dkelsey1982]

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i always tell my passengers, when i lean left, look over my left shoulder. lean right, look over my right shoulder. Cant even tell when my wife is back there.

[usa2acr]

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A virgin, what's that? Oh yeah I remember now. Can't imagine on on the back of my bike. Good post Derry.

What is that

[Papa Bear]

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Hell I think my wife could do jumping jacks and not mess me up she's only about 140lbs

[cyberbiker]

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i always tell my passengers, when i lean left, look over my left shoulder. lean right, look over my right shoulder. Cant even tell when my wife is back there.

THIS was the only thing that the article in the original post was missing! I never, never, NEVER try to tell a virgin passenger to "stay with the bike in turns". Some have no idea what you are talking about, and others may be so fixated on it that they lose out on the enjoyment of the ride.

Feet on pegs at all times and look over my shoulder in the direction of the turn are the two best instructions you can give, as far as what to do while moving, in my book!

[Sista Monica Parker]

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I did it! I bought a bike! A Vulcan Nomad 1600 - 2008. 15 years ago, I road to ride a Goldwing 1100. I'm 15 years older now and a little scared, but I never forgot the feeling of the ride. So I taking the refresher motocycler safety course, getting a good helmet, gloves, insurance and going the mature safe things. Then, I will hit the back roads in the central valley of California. I'm a blues singer on the weekends and high tech HR recruiting consultant during the week. I want to hit the road! Any other new or experienced riders out there in Tracy, CA?

[ibeme151]

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great post Derry,

and a virgin? i thought they quit making those???

[pennington87]

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my wife is 4,11 99lbs. 2 up is not an issue.

[1700 Rider]

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4,1199 lbs??????

[Redneckryder]

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My buddies 18 yr old daughter wanted a ride, so I took her out one day. She grabbed my coat about rib level, and when we needed to turn right, she would physically twist my torso to the right. We went about 2 miles, turned around (at which point she almost twisted me completely around) and went home. Next time, I need to go over the basics with her first.

[Popeye]

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I just say " set back relax and DONT try to help me.. Ill do the work"

[Deacon Jim]

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my wife won't ride with me on the 08 ----not sure if she is smart or what,--- my 78 only seats one and beings i am holding onto the bars means i am alone-----love the quiet --no nagging. good article on two up though.