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When did everyone start taking passengers around. Im taking my very first passenger along. Ive told her some things to do and not to do. Like making a whole lot of movement, especially durring turns. Im still just kinda nervous though. How long after you guys started riding did you take people with you? Any tips? advice?



JWF

You could always take the MSF Advanced Rider Course. My instructors in PA said passengers are allowed in portions of that. Or, have her go through the Basic Course. Not sure how much those would cost for you out in LA or, if it's that serious of a relationship. Just a couple suggestions.

Scoutmedic wrote:You could always take the MSF Advanced Rider Course. My instructors in PA said passengers are allowed in portions of that. Or, have her go through the Basic Course. Not sure how much those would cost for you out in LA or, if it's that serious of a relationship. Just a couple suggestions.

200 plus buks for either. shes scared of bikes and im suprised shes even said ok to takin a ride with me. So gettin her to learn to ride is like out of the question, as fo the advanced course, ive been thinkin about that. Might look more into it.


JWF

The best person to put on the back is an experienced rider who understands the consequences of what they're getting into. And how their actions can affect the bike. After you get used to 2-up you can start taking newbs.

Sevulturus wrote:The best person to put on the back is an experienced rider who understands the consequences of what they're getting into. And how their actions can affect the bike. After you get used to 2-up you can start taking newbs.

hmmmmm that sounds smart, and my boss the guy who got my into riding is pretty experienced, maybe ill take him for a few times. Get used to how the bike feels and responds with a 2ed person. Thank you


JWF

Just don't wreck with your boss on the back, lmao. If it was me you dumped I'd fire your "O Ring"

Sevulturus wrote:Just don't wreck with your boss on the back, lmao. If it was me you dumped I'd fire your "O Ring"

if i drop him ill consider myself fired on the spot, but then again, if its a crash and not just a drop my job may not be that major of a concern. Arg


JWF

In rider training, they told me that your passenger should lean about 30% of what you lean.

IN practice, that resulted in me almost putting down the bike. I had to slow down in a turn and she shifted her weight over. I wound up with the bike stopped, leaning over about 45 degrees, holding up myself, the bike and the babe with one foot on the ground. It was close.

I've since only told people to do as little as possible, just brace for slow downs and start ups.

Bah, the best thing for them to do is look over your inside shoulder. This means they must move their head enough to see just past your head with at least one eye. And they must be active with the movement to keep up with you during all parts of the turn.

This ensures they aren't leaning into or out of the turn, and that they don't cancel or exceed your attempt to turn.

Other important notes include, keep your damn feet on the pegs. Sit up straight so you don't hit your head into mine. And pay attention or you're going off the back!

About a month. but it was out of necessity g/f cage flat tire. However it went well, just had to keep remining her to focus on what I and the bike were doing. Ya might need a little more throttle when taking off from a stop and also check tire pressur and shocks if ya have 'em.