How many pillion seats are out there?

**ManDownUnder** · 20th December 2006, 10:26

Following the lurkers thread. I want to know - how many (good, safe/experienced) pillion seats are available out there?

Mine's always available anytime to anyone that happens to be going down the same road as me. Organised rides seem the sensible place to start. To do this right we need good riders (read, not young, not dangerous, not wanting to impress the pants off their pillion - literally or otherwise).

This is a two way street. There is the chance to introduce someone to riding, or to put them off forever.

So - who is capable, able and willing?

And where are you?

**kiwifruit** · 20th December 2006, 10:28

Yep, Taupo.

**Trudes** · 20th December 2006, 10:32

I would be, but I haven't actually pillioned anyone and don't fancy killing any strangers, my hubby won't get on the back as he's too chicken, so I'm looking for a guinea Pig pillion to practice on. Any takers?

**Squiggles** · 20th December 2006, 10:32

I'm young but not "dangerous", have introduced my mrs and her friends to bikes and at least 2 of them are keen on getting a bike now

am in Auck's

**ManDownUnder** · 20th December 2006, 10:35

Of note - a pillion is always entitled to ask someone to stop and change bikes at any time of course - or simply get off.

Riders and pillions need to learn to ride together, just as a rider needs to learn how to ride, and a pillion needs to learn to be a pillion.

The middle or end of the ride would be a good time to swap notes, riders and pillions.

**Blackbird** · 20th December 2006, 10:41

Yep - Tokoroa area (South Waikato/BOP) and Coromandel mainly. Nearly 40 years of carting people on the pillion (blush).

**Nasty** · 20th December 2006, 10:44

Originally Posted by Mrs Kendog

I would be, but I haven't actually pillioned anyone and don't fancy killing any strangers, my hubby won't get on the back as he's too chicken, so I'm looking for a guinea Pig pillion to practice on. Any takers?

Snap ... I think that is why my luvver has chosen to buy his own bike ...

**imdying** · 20th December 2006, 10:47

I dislike taking passengers so much my pillion seat and footpegs fell off

Can't kill my wife now

... dammit, she'll get the house though

Might get something more pillion friendly next, maybe an R6

**Karma** · 20th December 2006, 10:48

Originally Posted by ManDownUnder

To do this right we need good riders (read, not young, not dangerous, not wanting to impress the pants off their pillion - literally or otherwise).

Sorry, voted before I saw this bit.

**WRT** · 20th December 2006, 10:50

Count me in, always happy to take a pillion.

**Bloody Mad Woman (BMW)** · 20th December 2006, 11:46

Experienced rider, pillioned riders and non-riders. Wellington. Very important to me that the pillion feels safe and comfortable. Happy to take a pillion.

**klingon** · 20th December 2006, 11:58

Just want to say that this is an excellent idea. Can't participate in the survey because I've only had my learner's for a couple of weeks (why is there no category for me, MDU? I feel all left out

) But having been a pillion with a few people off here, I would be delighted to see others having that opportunity.

Also, can I point out that pillioning isn't always a step to getting your own bike? Sometimes pillioning is just what it is. It's its own kind of fun.

**nadroj** · 20th December 2006, 12:09

New Plymouth area seat available at times. I reserve the right to do some rides alone and have several regular pillons so join the cue.

**DMNTD:Me** · 20th December 2006, 12:17

Plenty experience but my ZX10 isn't idea for adult pillions but no problems swapping bikes with my Lady(SV1000s) and taking someone for a cruise.
Currently in Whangarei but moving to Tauranga within the next month....happy to help out.

**nudemetalz** · 20th December 2006, 12:39

I've been riding for 24 years and had my full licence for 21 years (yup, do the math).

My Guzzi ain't too bad for a 2 up ride and available if you want a v-twin spin.