26-02-13, 11:21 PM
Ask if they're ready to go before you pull off, so that they're not adjusting thir glove or something, and wait for a verbal response. When getting off its the other way round. Make sure they wait for you to say 'off you get' before they dismount. Some people seem to think that because your stationary its ok to get off not knowing that your just about to hit your biting point on the clutch!!!
Also, have a signal they can give if they want to stop for any reason, even if they're just a bit uncomfortable and want a stretch. A simple double tap on your side and you can find a safe place to stop. It really helps with first timers confidence if they know that they can stop the bike safely by communicating with you, especially on motorways etc.
Finally if theyre anything like my missus ask them not to give the finger to cars that cut you up. Makes for awkward moments at the next set of lights
Also, have a signal they can give if they want to stop for any reason, even if they're just a bit uncomfortable and want a stretch. A simple double tap on your side and you can find a safe place to stop. It really helps with first timers confidence if they know that they can stop the bike safely by communicating with you, especially on motorways etc.
Finally if theyre anything like my missus ask them not to give the finger to cars that cut you up. Makes for awkward moments at the next set of lights
See you on the A3...