Re: [ST] Riding two up

[Blake Sobiloff <sobiloff@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Bailey, Doug wrote:

> Other than
> braking distance and speed/lean through a corners is there anything else I'd
> want to be aware of?  Any tips for the rider or passenger?


Your pillion needs to be instructed before riding with you. Tell her how 
to get on (left foot on left peg, left hand on your left shoulder, swing 
leg over bike and sit). Tell her not to get on or off until you 
explicitly tell her to, otherwise you may not be braced for the weight 
shift and could fall. Also point out the hot bits (exhaust pipes, son, 
exhaust pipes :-) that she doesn't want to come into contact with.

I've heard two schools of thought WRT how the pillion should brace 
herself. Some folks say the pillion should hold on to your waist, while 
others say she should grab some part of the bike. The latter seems to 
provide for better bike control, so if I have to give a ride to a guy I 
tell him to grab the pannier handles. However, I still have the women 
hug me. (Why, yes, I *do* ride a blue bike! :-) It puts a lot more 
weight on my arms/wrists when braking, though.

Also, tell your pillion to always look over your inside shoulder when 
turning, and either shoulder at all other times. This keeps helmets from 
banging when accelerating or braking. Lastly, your pillion shouldn't try 
to lean with or against the bike. She should try and stay neutral with 
whatever lean angle you're setting.

HTH...

- -- 
Blake "Dawgbert" Sobiloff <sobiloff@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Burlingame, CA, USA


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