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kcowgergmm
06-04-07, 03:50 AM
i really like taking my friends
I thought there was nothing better than going for a blast on your own - but it turns out I was wrong, I actually really enjoy going for a ride with my wife on the back.
I think it is something to do with the having someone to share the buzz and excitement with.
I thought there was nothing better than going for a blast on your own - but it turns out I was wrong, I actually really enjoy going for a ride with my wife on the back.
I think it is something to do with the having someone to share the buzz and excitement with.
Same here. In days gone by pillions are just fun spoilers. Now a days though, I enjoy MrsApe riding pillion almost as much as I enjoy riding solo. Notice the almost.
If I were on the Deauville the I would actually prefer having Jo on the back. Makes riding the Deauville almost worth while. :lol:
Tim in Belgium
06-04-07, 07:39 AM
Never taken a pillion, may try and find someone foolish enough to put their life in my hands this summer!
Supervox
06-04-07, 08:12 AM
. . . Makes riding the Deauville almost worth while. :lol:
Let's not get carried away here !! :p :D
Jelster
06-04-07, 08:19 AM
Makes riding the Deauville almost worth while. :lol:
Really, you sure that it just doesn't give you a very good excuse for having it in the first place :D
To be fair, I know I could get my Mrs on the back if I had something like a Dullsville too..... (But maybe that's why I don't have one)
Yick, absolutely hate it.
But then I'm teeny and weigh less than your average sparrow - so 99% of pillions are going to be bigger and heavier than me...
... which is just going to really mess up the dynamics of the bike. ;)
Ahh, the joys of an insurance discount for saying you'll never take a pillion. :twisted:
I'll tell you later. Today is D-Day for me n the good lady - first time out together.
Depends on the mood & the reason for pillion.
If I'm taking a pillion just to get them from point A to point B. Sod that, they can use a car, or walk! My bike is no taxi!
If I fancy a jolly up in the hills with someone, well, mood dependant. If I'm in the mood for a sharp blast, pillions are bad. If I'm in the mood for a bimble, hop aboard!
the white rabbit
06-04-07, 10:09 AM
No not really. As a shortie I'm never both feet steady down. Have done it tho, but prefer not too.
muffles
06-04-07, 10:34 AM
took a pillion for the first time about 2 weeks ago - my only pillion ever in fact. she's small and light which was a good introduction!
the main difference i found from solo riding was the braking - i know its meant to be worse but it REALLY was. it wasn't helped by the fact she preferred to hold onto me rather than the grab rail because it puts an incredible amount of weight through your wrists when braking with a pillion leaning on you! we tried some of those handle things that strap round you after that, much much better.
other than that, the only thing i did differently was to put both feet down when coming to a stop - just for safety more than anything, i could probably have done it with 1 foot but for future, heavier, pillions, perhaps 2 is better!
gettin2dizzy
06-04-07, 11:04 AM
i like the extra weight through corners, makes the bike a bit more planted. Nothing worse than a pillion who can't keep still -especially when filtering!
No not really. As a shortie I'm never both feet steady down. Have done it tho, but prefer not too.
But surely, if you took a pillion who was heavy enough they'd squish that ol' BMW suspension down far enough for you to get both feet on t'ground.:p
the white rabbit
06-04-07, 11:20 AM
But surely, if you took a pillion who was heavy enough they'd squish that ol' BMW suspension down far enough for you to get both feet on t'ground.:p
Thats true to some extent except the front gets real squirrely if you dont rack the back up to compensate.
Oh and that I say no to big 'uns :p
Ahh, the joys of an insurance discount for saying you'll never take a pillion. :twisted:
Really?
I pretty sure it made bugger all difference to me. 10 quid or something.
the white rabbit
06-04-07, 11:32 AM
Really?
I pretty sure it made bugger all difference to me. 10 quid or something.
Which is probably about 10% of K's premium :lol:
ArtyLady
06-04-07, 11:37 AM
No way, not confident enough to be that responsible for someone else! Also being a more shall we say "mature" girlie (well just plain old:rolleyes: ), Im just strong enough to be fine on my own. My Son sat on the back once at home in the garden for about 2 seconds just so I could see what it felt like - I soon turfed him off!!
Really?
I pretty sure it made bugger all difference to me. 10 quid or something.Which is probably about 10% of K's premium :lol:
Heh heh - yeah, not far off.:rolleyes:
Oh and that I say no to big 'uns :p
Girls or boys?:smt047
kcowgergmm
06-04-07, 02:03 PM
i like the extra weight through corners, makes the bike a bit more planted. Nothing worse than a pillion who can't keep still -especially when filtering!
i agree it felt really stable when i had a passenger on the back and was riding back roads
Alpinestarhero
06-04-07, 02:33 PM
Part of the reason i got the SV was because it had more pillion comfort than the VFR's I had in mind. I really like taking maria pillion, its good to share and its almost like she isnt there as she is very good at keeping still.
I dont like, on the other hand, taking my dad pillion. He holds onto the grab-rail and everything feels top heavy and wobbly, and I can feel him lean too much into corners (like he's almost riding himself!)
But I'll do it if I have too!
On the whole, I like taking anyone pillion. I'm trying to get my twin to agreen to come on the back, but he;s reluctant!
Matt
clanger
06-04-07, 02:38 PM
No not personally, though I dont mind being pillion. I feel really wobbly and unsafe with someone sat on the back...I think its a lot to do with weight & height....
I had my bike modded to a single seater so this eliminates the taking pillion issue entirely.
the white rabbit
06-04-07, 02:46 PM
I don't mind it when I'm, going along, I had a good pillion for a bit and she was 'invisible'. But low speed stuff I'm not keen on with a pillion.
K, big girls and especially big boys :smt103 :p
kwak zzr
06-04-07, 03:54 PM
no.
Pedrosa
06-04-07, 04:10 PM
Mama she tell MR.HRC to put plastic seat on my bike so no passenger can coming for ride. She not wanting Brolly Dolly lady take advantage of her little boy.:rolleyes:
Well, just got back in from my first ever two up ride - and also the pillions first time out (the good wife to be).
I really can't grumble. Bit wobbly on very slow manouvers as I'm not the longest legged person, and she ain't the tiniest person. n the whole though it was great.
Dropped into Squires for a brew then out and about ending up stopping for icecream at Newmiller Dam.
Think we've just found a new hobby :-D
Alpinestarhero
06-04-07, 04:25 PM
pmapp - thats what I like about taking my girlfreind out, its something we can share together. I like going places, stopping off and looking at the scenery together. Somehow, although you can do it in a car, you dont feel like doing it in a car. On a bike it all just feels better!
As for slow manouvers, that'll come with practice since you'll become better with the controls. Genrally, more revs. I find that this helps balance the bike alot.
Matt
I prefer being on my own most of the time. but fun from time to time to have a pillion. Intercom makes a big difference, we can chat away if we like, and I can tell her to stop moving about too. :roll:
Not really that keen on taking passengers although my 13 year old and bike mad godson usually persuades me to take him.
But I like being a passenger myself, especially if whoever's at the controls knows what they're doing - you get all the fun with none of the responsibility.
kcowgergmm
06-04-07, 07:57 PM
then there again that is how i have found the last two women i am with because i have a bike
Sid Squid
06-04-07, 11:31 PM
I like taking passengers, obviously it does change the way your bike goes and handles, but it needn't be bad, and it's fun too.
Nah, not by choice but would do it to help a mate out. Used to take mrs T on my bandit but didn't like it much. Iused to get all wobbly when pulling up at lights etc. Both have bikes now and it suits us both. Don't have a rear seat or pegs on my trumpet :cool:
i don't mind at at all, both my daughters and Bev come on the bike, it's much better on the t'cat than the sv though, the bikes heavier and the seat is better shaped.
Daryl.
Well, just got back in from my first ever two up ride - and also the pillions first time out (the good wife to be).
I really can't grumble. Bit wobbly on very slow manouvers as I'm not the longest legged person, and she ain't the tiniest person. n the whole though it was great.
Dropped into Squires for a brew then out and about ending up stopping for icecream at Newmiller Dam.
Think we've just found a new hobby :-D
Just had the same experience this morning - my fiancee (still sounds weird that!) has always said she'd never go on the back of a bike because it's dangerous and scary.
Over a couple of months I've persuaded her to at least try it once - I think buying her a flowery Rossi-design lid helped!
Anyway, this morning we tried it - although I made her meet me in B&Q car park in case I binned it the moment she got on - I didn't want to do it in front of the neighbours.
Ten miles later, she was off the back and in the car, and we were off to Hein Gericke to see if we could get her a pair of textile pants to match her jacket as I said I wasn't happy to go much further without her having full gear. The only ones HG had were £200, so we decided to go without and look on eBay instead - but the bug has bitten, slightly... just got to persuade her to take her test now too!
I took my mate for the first time on the SV the other day, was a bit nervous with it being a first on the bike but more confident now I've got the lower seat cos I'm a short ass. Bike felt crap round slow corner but fast ones were fine, and up a steep hill I actually had to drop down to find pulling power which I was surprised about. He enjoyed it though as he's never been on a twin with that sound its a good experience.
Taking the missus out for her first time tomorrow which will be nice, for those who haven't done pillion riding I found the pillion section on this site was well written and asked the missus to read it.
http://www.survivalskills.clara.net/rskills.htm
SoulKiss
08-04-07, 08:32 AM
I like taking passengers, obviously it does change the way your bike goes and handles, but it needn't be bad, and it's fun too.
Yeah and his big trick is to take passengers on their OWN bike :P
The key phrase to look out for is "Yeah, come round for a cuppa, but it will have to be quick I am going out soon after......"
Mind you, despite it being my 1st pillion ride - it was fun :)
If Sid Squid ever offers to take you pillion, say yes - its like being in one of those YouTube videos :)
David
SoulKiss
08-04-07, 08:36 AM
Now for my proper post to this thread :)
Yes I DO like passengers - had 3 on my bike, and as above, been one myself on it.
Passengers have ranged from Vixis (Mrs Soulkiss) who just did 600 miles to Aberdeen, only falling asleep twice, (and is currently suiting up to do the 600 miles back from Aberdeen) a mate of mine who is 6'+ and my mate John who only has the use of one arm due to a previous bike accident.
David
Yes I DO like passengers - had 3 on my bikeat the same time!!?? :o;)
Jelster
08-04-07, 04:18 PM
Somehow, although you can do it in a car, you dont feel like doing it in a car. On a bike it all just feels better!
I guess that depends on what you drive. I love taken the ST out for a sunny ride with the Mrs, in fact, we've just got back in from Longleat :driving:
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DanAbnormal
08-04-07, 05:19 PM
Depends on the bike really. On teh bigger more comfy bikes I don't mind taking pillions but some bikes are not very pillion friendly (Z1000 for instance).
thedonal
08-04-07, 05:23 PM
Well- I've only taken a passenger once- my bro down the road to pick a scooter up (his bike's sick)- was quite nervous, but it wasn't too bad. He's about my weight and the only time I was less confident was when the bike was stopped...
Though I am trying to pull a skinny bird at the moment- go figure... :D
oldjack
08-04-07, 05:52 PM
Years ago I took my brother pillion, he was wearing cowboy boots (very cool then) when I got home I realised the steel 'seg'? things on the boot heels had dug great gouges out of the lovely paintwork on the frame around the pillion footpegs :evil: :oops: :smt013
kcowgergmm
08-04-07, 08:18 PM
that is one reason i make girls take rings off so if the put there hands on my tank it doesn't take paint off
I've tried riding with a pilion (a small and light person) about 4 weeks after getting the bike and I was suprised.
Felt safe (both of us), the brakes were weaker, had less power, but I felt better in faster corners and didn't have problems when waiting at the lights (both feet on the ground - almost). Felt the extra weight on my wrists, but it's nothing you can't get used to.
Will do it again :)
I prefer to go solo ! oh er!
But pillion is ok, so long as its not a heavy weight because I dont like the idea of more weight at the back. I prefer to be on the back then ride with a passenger if we have to use one bike.
Bluesteel
12-04-07, 03:43 PM
I take people on my bike most weeks. I dislike taking anyone over 12 stone, as I'm only 10 and it makes the bike feel all bendy and wallowy. Part of the the reason I have a bike is to put people on the back.
I meet a lot of new people, I am a busy boy, and after a quick ride through London anyone's putty in my hands (Mu ha ha haaa).
I lean over much further in corners with someone on the back, and they give good traction with the odd expected 2-up wheelie out of sharp 2nd-gear roundabouts.
mahvelous!
SoulKiss
12-04-07, 03:49 PM
Well with another 1300 miles of pillion-on riding done than when I last posted I have to say I have the best pillion passenger in the world as my regular pillion.
Had to reach back and check she was still there a couple of times (dark roads, Black leathers) as she was that unobtrusive.
Didn't even complain that much when she almost literally froze after dark - at one point we stopped for a break and it was a good 5 minutes before she could put a spoon in a bowl of soup without decorating the table with it as her hands were shaking so much from how cold she was.
Anyway enough of the soppy stuff
David
Bluewolf
12-04-07, 04:01 PM
that is one reason i make girls take rings off so if the put there hands on my tank it doesn't take paint off
No gloves....? ;)
thumper21
12-04-07, 05:59 PM
I took my friend in pillion for the first time just a few weeks ago, it was weird the extra weight but it didnt bother me in the slightest, until an ice cream slammed on his break infront of me on the motorway cos he wanted into the other lane:toss: but thankfully we stopped in time and didnt hit the back of him:)
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