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    Pillion grab strap?

    Has anyone seen this setup in NZ?. Not sure I would want a pillion using one. `If she needs to reach around and grab something to grip, I'm sure I could find something better



    Here's the article. http://www.motorcycle.com/features/p...nsibility.html
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    One of the race teams (Trashie would have more details I think) used to have a 2 up bike for taking out sponsors, and it had a handle by the gas cap.

    Other option is straps you put around you with a handle on either side. Quasimoto used to sell them...
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    If they can reach around me they won't be pillioning with me. Just because that would put is over max recommended laden weight.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Gremlin View Post

    Other option is straps you put around you with a handle on either side. Quasimoto used to sell them...
    I have seen those who use them, still wearing them while off their bike walking around.

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    Quote Originally Posted by awa355 View Post
    Has anyone seen this setup in NZ?. Not sure I would want a pillion using one. `If she needs to reach around and grab something to grip, I'm sure I could find something better

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    Here's the article. http://www.motorcycle.com/features/p...nsibility.html
    it's on a fucken honda, that should be a man behind the other man.

    also, sitting way too far back.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gremlin View Post
    One of the race teams (Trashie would have more details I think) used to have a 2 up bike for taking out sponsors, and it had a handle by the gas cap.

    Other option is straps you put around you with a handle on either side. Quasimoto used to sell them...
    They're made by Oxford.. we called them 'love handles' years ago.....
    I still have 2 sets, and they are actually quite effective especially on sprotties with the 'suicide perch' at the back.
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    Screw having pillion on sportsbikes, its only there for emergencies. Nothing wrong with hands on hips.
    Either way they will still headbutt the back of your new helmet no matter how smoothly you brake....
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    Juniper and Brian have this set up on Brian's bike (can't remember Brian's moniker for here). Works well for them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gremlin View Post
    Other option is straps you put around you with a handle on either side. Quasimoto used to sell them...
    I have a set (called love handles) from Cycletreads or some shop..

    Use them for the kids, because its easier for them to hold on.. My daughter decided when she was about 6 she didnt need them any more. My Son who is 3, will start using them soon.
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    Quote Originally Posted by haydes55 View Post
    Juniper and Brian have this set up on Brian's bike (can't remember Brian's moniker for here). Works well for them.
    GravelRashKid. Yes it works very well for them, he consistently scrapes pegs in the corners when riding with a pillion.
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    Quote Originally Posted by haydes55 View Post
    Juniper and Brian have this set up on Brian's bike (can't remember Brian's moniker for here). Works well for them.
    Anne puts her hands inside my jacket pockets (when in pillion mode) no real need for add-on contraptions unless you have a child (or someone) on the back that has little idea of how to pillion.

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    Quote Originally Posted by R650R View Post
    Screw having pillion on sportsbikes, its only there for emergencies. Nothing wrong with hands on hips.
    Either way they will still headbutt the back of your new helmet no matter how smoothly you brake....
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    We use it rather well. It's great for when you don't want to put unnecessary weight or pressure on the rider while in the corners, for more sedate riding or on the straights and commuting they can just use the bitch bar.

    It allows the pillion to let rider move more freely in the seat. My only gripe with it is that the grips are horizontal and the natural resting direction of the pillions hands is usually vertical.
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