siggywiggy Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 just don't slam on the front brakes while riding a dude (and no i haven't had a guy on the back) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lp johnny Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 my 2 cents...make sure they let you know before they mount or dismount..a tap on the shoulder works..the sudden shift in weight can throw you off..if your not exactly ready for it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starcrossd Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 yeah, you keep going and your end is definitely near.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siggywiggy Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 my advice...tell her to not lean on you. Not sure how far you plan to ride. I would keep it under 30 minutes or your hands will go go numb fo sho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 my 2 cents...make sure they let you know before they mount or dismount..a tap on the shoulder works..the sudden shift in weight can throw you off..if your not exactly ready for it..but on your bike, how far could it fall? you drag hard parts at 3 degrees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artmageddon Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 I'm waiting for the pic from the parade for dudes on bikes together......Like everyone else said, as long the passenger doesn't put their feet down and leans with you, it will be fine. Allow some extra braking time.Shift smoothly so you don't crack helmets. Expect sluggish performance. Don't try to ride balls out, just take it easy, remember there is another life at risk. Oh, and ride the girlfriend first if it's a serious relationship, unless the first passenger is your mom, she'll never let it go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleCock Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Anytime the wifey rides with me I bump up the tire pressure a little. Also she says it's easier to grip my hips with her legs when my butt is all the way back in the seat (closest to her). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AOW Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Check your owner's manual, moco website, and or the tyre website to see where you should have your tire pressures for the 2 up riding. Up the pre-load on the shocks and enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbird Posted August 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Yeeeeah I don't have the owners manual....lol... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGTL GRL Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Shift smoothly so you don't crack helmets. Yup. The last (and as far as I'm concerned only) time I rode with my husband on his VTX we cracked helmets a couple of times. I also had pains in my arms from reaching down to try and hold onto his waist.Now I don't have that problem anymore.. it's called I RIDE MY OWN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerik Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 I think it has a lot to do with the size and layout of the bike- my wife rides with me all the time, and I never really have a problem. She just leans back on the backrest with her hands on her legs. She moves around a fair bit, but its rarely enough to affect the steering or anything.She did headbutt me once, when a car cut us off and I had to lock it up, but we both have pretty solid skulls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 Would any of you ever ride a dewd as a passenger?maybe if he was holdin a gas can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 start reading...Google search for "motorcycle passenger tips"http://www.google.com/#hl=en&safe=off&q=motorcycle+passenger+tips&aq=f&oq=&aqi=g1&fp=78S_6G7oNgM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod38um Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 I had the hardest time with my current girlfriend as a passenger. She said she knew how to ride already but when I took her on a ride, every curve we approached, she would lean before we got there causing me to re-adjust. I put up with it for a few rides and then I tried to explain to her (talk#2) not to do it..... well then she sorta did the opposite, she tried to stay upright even though the bike was leaning.... just as bad...... Talk #3..... I asked her to just stay in line with bike, do nothing...... and I asked her to do the hands on the tank thing..... that is SO much better. It gets her center of gravity down some and keeps her still. I had no idea it would be so hard for some people...... Good luck and be careful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strictly Street Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 my 2 cents...make sure they let you know before they mount or dismount..a tap on the shoulder works..the sudden shift in weight can throw you off..if your not exactly ready for it..Like everyone else said, as long the passenger doesn't put their feet down and leans with you, it will be fine.Allow some extra braking time.Shift smoothly so you don't crack helmets.Expect sluggish performance.Don't try to ride balls out, just take it easy, remember there is another life at risk.Some good tips above.After she leaned the wrong way and then too far the right way and then put her foot down at a light. I told my girl to pretend she was a sack of potatoes, don't lean, don't help, just sit there and hold on.So, after the fight about me calling her a sack of potatoes....Anyway, once she got the idea of it all she was great on the back. Yes you have to think ahead a bit more, look a little farther down the street but no biggie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSVDon Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 Anyway, once she got the idea of it all she was great on her back. Fixed. Sorry I had to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strictly Street Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 Fixed. Sorry I had to.It does sound better that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 Thanks for the info guys. How do I bump up the preload on the rear spring...I may need to do this...From the closest tech page I could find for the Ninja R6. On top of the rear spring there should be a 2 collars that are locked against the spring. By tightening it against the spring you will increase the preload. It may be necessary to jack the rear tire off the ground to do this. Hope that helps and enjoy your ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djisle Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 hell i get my girl on ,ine all the time the only difference is it seems harder to balance the bike when ur stopped.....but u get used to after awhile and when ur not riding with 2 ppl u'll notice the bikes alot lighter idk maybe it's just a mental thing with me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Burgundy Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 its sucks.. thats all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magifesq Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 (edited) Click here, it says all that needs to be said http://thepolicedaily.com/images/no-fat-chicks.jpg Edited August 6, 2009 by magifesq oops, missed a link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyc Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 this is what i tell them;shutup, sit down, and hold on......now seriously; i think the best advise , besides what was said before, i'm alwasys COMPLETELY ready to go ( helmet, glasses, gloves etc.) and on bike before she gets on, and make them stepup onto the peg and then swing their leg over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Don't forget the shirt that reads "if you can read this the bitch fell off". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbird Posted August 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Thanks for all the words of wisdom guys! The rides went well, my one friend was a little shaky, but that was just up the road and back. But my girlfriend was awesome. I barely even noticed her back there. Only had one kinda hairy situation...but I won't get into that. My girlfriend and I went down 71, to 270W, to 315 north up to Delaware. Turned back on 23, and went back through Lewis Center to Alum Creek. I'll be up in Toledo visiting her this weekend, and hopefully the weather holds out and we can get some more seat time in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Only had one kinda hairy situation...but I won't get into that.she forget to shave?kidding...glad you had a good time, enjoy the ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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