Took a pillion passenger for the first time

[GrumpyGuts]

Well, yes. After passing my test, I promised my girlfriend I would take her for a ride...literally

So I took the plunge and went to pick her up. Told her the do's and don'ts and shit, then off we went. I struggled to handle the bike at first, but it was OK after that. Fuck me, when she took that open faced helmet off and shook her hair

Rode 4 miles to the park (big secluded foresty-countrysidey place), had a tea, walked and left.

However I didn't adjust the tyre pressure and I shat myself on a few corners as it felt like the bike was going to drop, does anybody adjust their rear tyres? Noting that I don't own a pump lol
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My Bikes: Lifan Beat 125cc '11 -> Suzuki B120P '76 -> Suzuki EN 125-2A '08 -> Honda CG 125 '04 -> Honda CB600F Hornet '98 -> Kawasaki ZZR 600 '99 -> Kawasaki GPZ 500S '95 (Current)
Theory test passed - 09/02/2012 >>>> Module 1 passed 24/07/2012 >>>> Module 2 passed 24/10/2012

[Tomzo47]

nice one riding with a pillion is fine once you get used to it, and i only really adjust my tyre pressures etc on a long ride, anything less than an hour and I just live with it
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Ybr 125 > Bandit 650SA > GSXR 600 > Triumph Sprint St1050 > CB1300 > Z1000SX + FJ1200 (written off) > VFR750 >FJ1200

[lozzypop1]

You still on the CG?
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[GrumpyGuts]

I am indeed. Very cramped I must say, but she held on to me and rested her head on my shoulder
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My Bikes: Lifan Beat 125cc '11 -> Suzuki B120P '76 -> Suzuki EN 125-2A '08 -> Honda CG 125 '04 -> Honda CB600F Hornet '98 -> Kawasaki ZZR 600 '99 -> Kawasaki GPZ 500S '95 (Current)
Theory test passed - 09/02/2012 >>>> Module 1 passed 24/07/2012 >>>> Module 2 passed 24/10/2012

[Redoko]

Did you get a reach around?
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[guile]

Tits or GTFO.

[GrumpyGuts]

[AlexW]

The first time I took a pillion I nearly dropped the bike at the top of the road pulling out.

Now I think nothing of having a pillion, Just keep your tyre pressures checked and up the rear pre-load slighty if you take a pillion offen.

[Hobgoblin]

Two up on a CG is a pain in the arse at best.

Use the C spanner in the tool kit and crank up the rear suspention to the highest. Also put 33PSI in the rear.

Also says max weight is 180KG inclusive of rider, pillion, luggage, other tackle etc.

Good fun though eh
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Plodding along on my CG

[Jersum]

[Wise1]

I took a pillion once, never again. I felt like I was a child minder having to watch what I was doing all the time and being responsible, really had no fun and felt uncomfortable.
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Current - 2007 Suzuki Bandit GSF1250 - 1999 Suzuki TL1000R
Previous - GSXR750 SRAD, Fireblade, ZXR750, CBR600

[Themightyimp]

Took mate down to Peterborough a couple of Fridays ago.
I hated it to start of with,but I soon got used to how the bike handled.
Not something i'd want to try on a 125 though.
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1998 Yamaha FZS 600 Fazer
Now turned gay and got a cruiser.

[J.M.]

[GrumpyGuts]

I took the bike through Lincoln Road in Peterborough, just hoped some Asian with an army of children didn't run across the street
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My Bikes: Lifan Beat 125cc '11 -> Suzuki B120P '76 -> Suzuki EN 125-2A '08 -> Honda CG 125 '04 -> Honda CB600F Hornet '98 -> Kawasaki ZZR 600 '99 -> Kawasaki GPZ 500S '95 (Current)
Theory test passed - 09/02/2012 >>>> Module 1 passed 24/07/2012 >>>> Module 2 passed 24/10/2012

[Themightyimp]

[Llama-Farmer]

First time I took a pillion, it was very erm, different.

180kg bike with a reasonably low CG became a 250kg bike with 70kg perched at the top... was quite difficult holding it upright when stationary, my legs are rather short.

Also kept getting woodpecker-ed every time I accelerated and changed gear

[Pol Anorl]

[andyscooter]

first proper pillion i took was my 18 stone mate

we had to go and look at a van he was buying only four miles up the road

i hadnt planned on taking him anywere as i had popped in to see him and have a pint a(he ran a pub)

i had gone on my 100cc honda lead scooter

im 12 stone so with me and him it was 30 stone on a 100cc scooter

we couldnt stop laughing when we got to the van and it was a shed so had to ride back as well
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[esullivan]

I've been taking my wife for rides on the CBF 125, which is maybe *slightly* bigger than the CG, but no more powerful. The first time, was awful. The bike felt extremely top-heavy and awkward, but I've been getting used to it quickly. I told her I think she's getting lighter by the day...That went over well.

On such a light bike, you definitely need to adjust the preload (set it to position 3, the highest) and pump up your rear tyre to 33psi. That makes a big difference.
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Current: '14 VFR800X Test passed 31/10/12.
Previous: '12 NC700S, '11 CBF 125, '04 SH 125.

[andym]

I never had any issues with one of the wifes kids on the back of my scooter/bikes (I'm 12 stone he's 11 stone), didn't notice any difference in handling (OK it was crap trying to get up hill on the scooter but still managed a reported 56 downhill.

Never adjusted anything or checked tyre pressures or anything.

Worst pillion was the wifes daughter... on the 125 (intruder) she would lean over on the corners even after being told not to several times... then on the 600 (diversion) I told her to hold on tight, but every time I touched the throttle I could feel her hands slipping as she was leaning back (even at very low speeds), so I had to keep hitting the brakes to knock her forward again.

[snikks]

[Bubbs]

I love having my wife on the bike ..... she keeps the bike planted in corners and it just feels nicer. Don't know why.
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[Kradmelder]

[Kradmelder]

what you dont want is to be looking like this
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2009 BMW 1200 GS

[Acemastr]