Pillion passenger

[BWW]

Just took the missus on the bike as a pillion passenger for the first time. It was very odd, the extra weight made so much difference to turning, stopping, steering, just about every aspect of riding. I'd never taken a passenger before and rode like I was just starting out all over again. She didn't mind the experience at all but I was concentrating harder than I can ever remember.

[ginguar]

I used to love going pillion but since I started riding myself I hate it. It's bloody terrifying.

Does this success mean that you'll be able to convince her to do her CBT? (Unless of course she rides already)

[map]

The extra weight does make a difference. Starting off can be similar to doing a hill start every time. Might be worth notching up the suspension a tad when having a pillion. Try not to do it in front of her though as, in my experience, having to explain it's for the extra weight does not go down too well
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[BWW]

[Fadel]

Good to hear, slowly we're taking over the roads

[thetrainingma...]

passenger's can be very good as a handling boost, if you start of slow in a yard doing left and right hand turns, you will both get a feel for the bike.

the steering will go light, the bike will wobble from side to side and the whole expeirance can be fun.
try looking ahead as you move off that way you won't wobble all over, when you turn left at slow speeds you dont really use the leaning method too much, just use the steering. as you get faster you can then add a little lean, Only in a yard try to get the passenger to lean the opposite way, you'll both learn so much from that horrible habit of incorrect leaning. Bri

[Groove]

Take somone really light and watch the front rise more than normal
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[tinter]

i ride lots two up with my mrs it takes time as not only do you have to get used to it so does your passanger they have to learn what you do and when your likely to do it communications a good idea let your passenger know when to grip harder with there legs im just as fast with my mrs on the back of my rvf400 as without its just smoother like wet weather riding with her on.

but if you take someone new out you have to start all over again build a relationship and confidence up for the pillion riders and dont take experianced riders out they panic at the slightest thing

[ISLAND GIRL]

I used to ride pillion all the time until I got bitten and got my own licence. Occassionally ride pillion and although its nice to just sit and chill I am more aware and Nick being an experienced rider just rides as he does without me, its like I am not there on the back, thats what I want to be able to do with our daughter. She always rides pillion, is becoming a right little biker chick. I have taken her just twice on my bike but still need more practice, its fine on the straight just those junctions and corners I can feel the extra wieght and un nerves me a little and she is fine on the back, knows how to sit there, doesnt fidget etc, its just me that needs to polish up.
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Live on the Isle of Wight and ride a CBR600F

[Bendy]

[BWW]

What is the minimum legal age for riding as a pillion passenger?

[MRX Steve]

Dont think there is a minimum age, friend of ours rode all the way from sussex to somerset with his 10 year old daughter riding pillion. Iv only tried riding with a pillion once and i really dont think my bike is suited to it
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[riichy]

best pillion is my little bro... he is 10 and light but makes the bike a hole lot better going into bends...

when i get someone fat on the back its a pig though
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