28-02-13, 11:02 PM
All I'd say is don't. But if you have to, and now and again I've had to,
Much as said above.
Take it all easy, my three main thoughts
1. Think about how you will stop in a hurry, it's much much harder with a pillion, which in turn should make you realise you need to take things much easier and really think ahead.
2. How they hold on, make sure they know how to hang on with their thighs as well as their hands, it can make quite a difference.
3. Know how to steer your bike, so no matter what your pillion decides to do you can place the bike exactly where you want it. If you don't know what that means - ask.
Yeah weight - taking 7 stone pillions, well you need to try and remember that they are their, often the terrified screams remind you that you have a pillion (ops - sorry!). I don't mind the light ones, but the fat bastards are a real pain to carry, it's hard work, and you need to take it very easy just in case the unexpected happens.
Have fun.
Much as said above.
Take it all easy, my three main thoughts
1. Think about how you will stop in a hurry, it's much much harder with a pillion, which in turn should make you realise you need to take things much easier and really think ahead.
2. How they hold on, make sure they know how to hang on with their thighs as well as their hands, it can make quite a difference.
3. Know how to steer your bike, so no matter what your pillion decides to do you can place the bike exactly where you want it. If you don't know what that means - ask.
Yeah weight - taking 7 stone pillions, well you need to try and remember that they are their, often the terrified screams remind you that you have a pillion (ops - sorry!). I don't mind the light ones, but the fat bastards are a real pain to carry, it's hard work, and you need to take it very easy just in case the unexpected happens.
Have fun.