My first time riding w/ passenger - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

interfire83 · 04-09-2006, 10:11 PM

So today I finally decided to let my girlfriend come for a ride. This is only the begining of my second ever riding season and have never had a passenger before. It went pretty well and we did about 50 miles of country twisty roads. I was a little concerned about how bike was responding to her movements. (only 100lbs) everytime we came to a curve she would lean into it so she could see and it was throwing me off my groove in the turns. having to compensate was a bit nerve racking not knowing when it was coming.

Anyone else have this problem or give their first time passengers instructions on what not to do?

2kMarauder · 04-09-2006, 10:24 PM

The one and only time i took my girlfriend out last year I tried to explain to her how to be a passenger. I figured it was better that i told her before hand. I plan on taking her out quite a bit his year. I figure that she'll get the hang of it.

interfire83 · 04-09-2006, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 2kMarauder

The one and only time i took my girlfriend out last year I tried to explain to her how to be a passenger. I figured it was better that i told her before hand. I plan on taking her out quite a bit his year. I figure that she'll get the hang of it.

I could feel the bike pull to one side everytime she switched shoulders to look over. I guess it's just something to get used to.

Rockhead · 04-09-2006, 10:41 PM

22 years old... Give us a peak

Oh yeah good job driving today, is it true about a motorcycle's vibrations?

interfire83 · 04-09-2006, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockhead

22 years old... Give us a peak

Oh yeah good job driving today, is it true about a motorcycle's vibrations?

uh...what?

Rockhead · 04-09-2006, 10:55 PM

pppst your girl friend not you.

Pay_The_O · 04-09-2006, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockhead

pppst your girl friend not you.

ahahahah

interfire83 · 04-09-2006, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockhead

pppst your girl friend not you.

I know, I just didn't get the second part
and she's 19 not 22....jelous?

interfire83 · 04-09-2006, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Night_Wolf

Have your lady read THIS and I'll suggest you read it too. It was penned by a former riding instructor whom I know well. He knows more than I do about riding

cool, that helps alot, I'll make her read this

Kehau D. · 04-09-2006, 11:14 PM

The first time I ever got on a bike with hubby, he gave me a 10-minute long lesson on how to be a passenger. Really, the best advice he gave me to start off with was to just lean into him and keep my upper body in line with his whenever we were going to turn. After a while of doing that, I got a feel of the amount of leans in the curves with the speed. Good luck with that.

Aloha,
Kehau

Rockhead · 04-09-2006, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by interfire83

I know, I just didn't get the second part
and she's 19 not 22....jelous?

Was reading your age on the profile. Now where are the pictures?

I’m just screwing around.

But before anyone gets on and off your bike make sure they know the rules, like night_wolf posted. Surprises tend to be stressful.

interfire83 · 04-09-2006, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockhead

Was reading your age on the profile. Now where are the pictures?

I’m just screwing around.

But before anyone gets on and off your bike make sure they know the rules, like night_wolf posted. Surprises tend to be stressful.

I'll post one of the both of us in the post your pic thread shortly

KatanaBob · 04-10-2006, 01:24 AM

I can never have and will never have a passenger on my bike. If I am to die I will die alone, I could never live with the guilt if I were to live. Doesn't matter even after taking the MSF classes and riding for years whatever no passengers for me.

GIXXER-Mike · 04-10-2006, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by KatanaBob

I can never have and will never have a passenger on my bike. If I am to die I will die alone, I could never live with the guilt if I were to live. Doesn't matter even after taking the MSF classes and riding for years whatever no passengers for me.

Ride a while & I guarantee you that your attitude about a passenger will change!

KatanaBob · 04-10-2006, 02:54 AM

It won't, I know myself, I am already planning on taking the rear pegs off and putting one of those fiberglass rearseat deletes on. I don't even want the option.

**inspiron** · 04-10-2006, 04:09 AM

You guys have it SO easy over there. As I've posted before ... to get your endorsement (license) over here, you have first pass a 20-minute manuever test (circles, figure-8s, slalom, slow lane and a emergency stop from 35mph). Once you pass that, you sign up for the road test, WHERE THE INSPECTOR RIDES PILLION for about 25 to 30 minutes. The test takes you through residential areas (lots of right-of-way intersections), industrial zones (lots of blind intersections and driveways), and through some mountain twisties.

Your riding teacher will show you how and what to instruct a passenger, and will give you lots of practice with him riding behind you. By the time you are taking the license test, you've got several hours of 2-up experience.

stp1971 · 04-10-2006, 08:07 AM

I tell them to just keep their upper body straight with the bike. Like they are strapped to the sissy bar or their back is a 2x4. I tell them whent he bike leans to sit upright and lean with the bike. They will figure it out once they read that link.

tlwisner · 04-10-2006, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by KatanaBob

I can never have and will never have a passenger on my bike. If I am to die I will die alone, I could never live with the guilt if I were to live. Doesn't matter even after taking the MSF classes and riding for years whatever no passengers for me.

So, nobody rides in a car with you either?

tlwisner · 04-10-2006, 10:24 AM

Here's my simple passenger instructions. Two rules.

1.) Never put your feet down until I tell you to.
2.) Look over my shoulder when I turn the bike, in the direction I am turning.

Rule number 2 is a very simple, and easy to understand way to get your passenger to lean with you.

04-09-2006, 10:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
interfire83 In Training Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: 2006 M50 Location: NW, Ohio Posts: 116	My first time riding w/ passenger So today I finally decided to let my girlfriend come for a ride. This is only the begining of my second ever riding season and have never had a passenger before. It went pretty well and we did about 50 miles of country twisty roads. I was a little concerned about how bike was responding to her movements. (only 100lbs) everytime we came to a curve she would lean into it so she could see and it was throwing me off my groove in the turns. having to compensate was a bit nerve racking not knowing when it was coming. Anyone else have this problem or give their first time passengers instructions on what not to do?

04-09-2006, 10:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
2kMarauder In Training Joined: Apr 2004 Bike: 2000 Suzuki Marauder Location: Kentucky Posts: 141	The one and only time i took my girlfriend out last year I tried to explain to her how to be a passenger. I figured it was better that i told her before hand. I plan on taking her out quite a bit his year. I figure that she'll get the hang of it. __________________ 2000 Suzuki Marauder 800 Cobra drag pipes, saddlebags, short sissy bar, Memphis Shades Big Shot shield

04-09-2006, 11:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
Kehau D. Fender Buffer Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: '05 S50 Location: Moody AFB, GA Posts: 412	The first time I ever got on a bike with hubby, he gave me a 10-minute long lesson on how to be a passenger. Really, the best advice he gave me to start off with was to just lean into him and keep my upper body in line with his whenever we were going to turn. After a while of doing that, I got a feel of the amount of leans in the curves with the speed. Good luck with that. Aloha, Kehau __________________ It's Peanut Butter Jelly Time!!!

04-10-2006, 01:24 AM	#13 (permalink)
KatanaBob In Training Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: 2001 Katana Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 146	I can never have and will never have a passenger on my bike. If I am to die I will die alone, I could never live with the guilt if I were to live. Doesn't matter even after taking the MSF classes and riding for years whatever no passengers for me. __________________ Life is my only exscuse.

04-10-2006, 02:54 AM	#15 (permalink)
KatanaBob In Training Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: 2001 Katana Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 146	It won't, I know myself, I am already planning on taking the rear pegs off and putting one of those fiberglass rearseat deletes on. I don't even want the option. __________________ Life is my only exscuse.

04-09-2006, 10:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rockhead M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: M50 Location: 1060 West Addison, Chicago Posts: 3,767	22 years old... Give us a peak Oh yeah good job driving today, is it true about a motorcycle's vibrations?

04-09-2006, 10:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
Rockhead M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: M50 Location: 1060 West Addison, Chicago Posts: 3,767	pppst your girl friend not you.

04-10-2006, 04:09 AM	#16 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 12,073	You guys have it SO easy over there. As I've posted before ... to get your endorsement (license) over here, you have first pass a 20-minute manuever test (circles, figure-8s, slalom, slow lane and a emergency stop from 35mph). Once you pass that, you sign up for the road test, WHERE THE INSPECTOR RIDES PILLION for about 25 to 30 minutes. The test takes you through residential areas (lots of right-of-way intersections), industrial zones (lots of blind intersections and driveways), and through some mountain twisties. Your riding teacher will show you how and what to instruct a passenger, and will give you lots of practice with him riding behind you. By the time you are taking the license test, you've got several hours of 2-up experience. __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

04-10-2006, 08:07 AM	#17 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC / 2005 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,833	I tell them to just keep their upper body straight with the bike. Like they are strapped to the sissy bar or their back is a 2x4. I tell them whent he bike leans to sit upright and lean with the bike. They will figure it out once they read that link. __________________ Biketoberfest 2006 flashback courtesy of Intimid8er: "Like you knew damn well you shouldn't eat something like that, but all be damned to hell, you were gonna eat it!" __________________

04-10-2006, 10:24 AM	#19 (permalink)
tlwisner Throttle Jockey Joined: Apr 2004 Bike: '05 Boulevard C50 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 3,208	Here's my simple passenger instructions. Two rules. 1.) Never put your feet down until I tell you to. 2.) Look over my shoulder when I turn the bike, in the direction I am turning. Rule number 2 is a very simple, and easy to understand way to get your passenger to lean with you. __________________ Tim Wisner AMA, SCRC Happiness is something we create

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