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16-09-10, 08:00 PM
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Re: First pillion
nice one, its good to do although its not as much fun as 1 up. as people have said smoother riding.
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16-09-10, 08:07 PM
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Re: First pillion
I still haven't taken anyone on pillion, but then I'm not insured for it. Kind of feel I should also experiance of being a pillion first.
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16-09-10, 08:19 PM
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16-09-10, 08:32 PM
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I havent taken a pillion yet, confidence thing. Scared of becoming off balance at stops lol.
My mates that want to go on the back expect me to ride like a **** everywhere too, which I am definately not ready for yet, esp with a pillion. |
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16-09-10, 08:45 PM
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Re: First pillion
i haven't done pillion yet same thing as hongman.
A guy a work with takes the mickey cos a won't do it. Helen you've probs done the best thing and tried with someone who knows how to
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16-09-10, 08:55 PM
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Re: First pillion
What else did you expect her to wear under the leathers???
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16-09-10, 08:56 PM
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We had an understanding that she would let me know when she was going to move about on the seat at a stop. I put the bike in neutral and put both feet on the floor then let her know she could wriggle to her hearts content! |
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16-09-10, 08:59 PM
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Re: First pillion
This is me. 5'3.5" (at this height even the .5" counts...) and stationary balance is my thing.
I havent dropped my bike for weeks now and I;d like to keep it that way, til I feel comfortable with having someone one the back. Did you find it was easier to get the feet down with a pillion, with the bike being lowered from extra weight? No not enough to make any discernable difference? |
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16-09-10, 09:05 PM
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Now you mention it yes it was easier to get my feet down.
I usually say I am 5'4.1" to get a bit of extra height! Its leg length thats the pain (28") Do you have a lowered seat on the bike? |
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16-09-10, 09:20 PM
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Re: First pillion
hongman just get some one to sit on the bike stationary and see how it feels
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