Pillion position

[danielle]

Hey there,

This may be a stupid question but i was just wondering how you guys sit when u ride pillion? My bf has a gsxr600 and when i sit on the back im so up high and dont really know whr to grab on, and when he accelerates i feel im just going to fly of the back and when he brakes ii go rushing forward (keeping in mind he is trying to reduce these forces while im on the back). So....any advice?

[Str8 Jacket]

Put one hand in front of the rider with your palm facing and relaxed on the tank. That way if they have to stop in a hurry, or just stop at all then you can put your weight into the tank without slipping into the rider. I always leave one hand rested on my knee unless going speeds that wont allow it so will just rest both hands on the side of the tank GENTLY and then when the rider accelerates you can put pressure on the tank, almost like your grabbing it. This will stop you from flying of the back but also means that you are not hugging the rider either!

Most importantly relax and make sure that the rider is smooth on the throttle and the brakes!!

Its much better riding your own bike though!!

[MSTRS]

Hey there,

This may be a stupid question but i was just wondering how you guys sit when u ride pillion? My bf has a gsxr600 and when i sit on the back im so up high and dont really know whr to grab on, and when he accelerates i feel im just going to fly of the back and when he brakes ii go rushing forward (keeping in mind he is trying to reduce these forces while im on the back). So....any advice?

Tell him he must learn how to be smoooooth.

[slofox]

Put your arms 'round him and hang on to anything convenient...hang on, HANG ON!!! Not THAT!!

[kickin back]

jus tell him to get a sissy bar :2thumbsup

[kickin back]

or get a cruiser

[MSTRS]

Put your arms 'round him and hang on to anything convenient...hang on, HANG ON!!! Not THAT!!

You sure? Would be good incentive to be smooth (gentle...)

[danielle]

he was thinking about getting a sissy bar, but wouldnt that require me holding onto the back? i dont really know how that will help. Yeah ive heard to rest onto the tank, will we bump helmets? lol, yeah i agree riding my bike is far better

[Jantar]

Put your arms around him and in front of his leather trousers you'll find a zip Undo that and reach inside. You may need to fish around a bit until you find a convenient sized handle. Just hold onto that and his riding will be as smooth as silk.

[Str8 Jacket]

he was thinking about getting a sissy bar, but wouldnt that require me holding onto the back? i dont really know how that will help. Yeah ive heard to rest onto the tank, will we bump helmets? lol, yeah i agree riding my bike is far better

You wont bump heads if you dont allow it to happen! ;)

If you make sure that your head is not directly behind his, ie, looking over his shoulder then you should be able to see what is happening and make a good guess as to when he is going to brake etc

Good things take time AND LOADS OF PRACTICE! :Oops:

[danielle]

Thanks for your help! Shall practice on the next damn sunny day!

[Stirts]

Yeah ive heard to rest onto the tank, will we bump helmets? lol, yeah i agree riding my bike is far better

I rode pillion on the back of GSXR 1000 for a stint, and yes you can bump helmets sometimes. But when I held onto the tank for braking and acceleration I also used to squeeze my legs together to stop sliding back and fourth. Means you can sometimes put pressure on the riders’ hips, but better than bumping helmets.

[Str8 Jacket]

Thanks for your help! Shall practice on the next damn sunny day!

Ha! I learnt by "baptism of fire"... My first time as pillion I was on the back of a GSXR1000 being ridden by a guy who knew what he was doing (riding wise) and who rode hard and fast. He wheelied at every set of lights and rode at speeds even my fastest bike could not do. My face hurt from smiling so hard the next day!

When we broke up I missed the bike soo much I went and bought my own!

[Mom]

he was thinking about getting a sissy bar, but wouldnt that require me holding onto the back? i dont really know how that will help. Yeah ive heard to rest onto the tank, will we bump helmets? lol, yeah i agree riding my bike is far better

What is the bike you are pillioning on? Different bikes mean different rider/pillion configuration. I dont hold on as a rule, just have my hands resting on the riders hips or legs or sometimes around his waist, or...

Sorry, seriously though, tell us the bike you are pillioning on and we may have a better idea of how to advise you. Sprotsbikes are not designed to carry pillions, you end up perched up high with nothing to hold on to as the rider is leaned right down in front of you.

[danielle]

Hey there,

This may be a stupid question but i was just wondering how you guys sit when u ride pillion? My bf has a gsxr600 and when i sit on the back im so up high and dont really know whr to grab on, and when he accelerates i feel im just going to fly of the back and when he brakes ii go rushing forward (keeping in mind he is trying to reduce these forces while im on the back). So....any advice?

lol there ya go

[James Deuce]

Get a new boyfriend. That one has too many issues to be worthwhile holding on to.

[yungatart]

Get a new boyfriend. That one has too many issues to be worthwhile holding on to.

At the very least get a decent bike!
Prolly easier to change boyfriends tho...those Suzuki riders are a strange bunch :whistle:

[Str8 Jacket]

At the very least get a decent bike!
Prolly easier to change boyfriends tho...those Suzuki riders are a strange bunch :whistle:

It's called 'Character'!

[danielle]

Bit dangerous to be picking on the suzuki riders isnt it? I love my bike and i think his bike is sssssexxxxxyyyyyy

[duckonin]

or get a cruiser

As it is said, the plus is more comfort less stress..:2thumbsup

[Str8 Jacket]

Bit dangerous to be picking on the suzuki riders isnt it? I love my bike and i think his bike is sssssexxxxxyyyyyy

Pity about the bloke that comes with it though, eh! ;)

[duckonin]

Ha! I learnt by "baptism of fire"... My first time as pillion I was on the back of a GSXR1000 being ridden by a guy who knew what he was doing (riding wise) and who rode hard and fast. He wheelied at every set of lights and rode at speeds even my fastest bike could not do. My face hurt from smiling so hard the next day!

When we broke up I missed the bike soo much I went and bought my own!

We all find fun in different ways..:whistle:

[yungatart]

Bit dangerous to be picking on the suzuki riders isnt it? I love my bike and i think his bike is sssssexxxxxyyyyyy

Sexy it may be...but a right royal pain in the arse if you happen to be pillion...as for picking on Zuki riders...they deserve it;)

[danielle]

Pity about the bloke that comes with it though, eh! ;)

i believe hes mighty fine as well, may just force him to get the honda cb900 tho, looks far more comfy

[Str8 Jacket]

i believe hes mighty fine as well, may just force him to get the honda cb900 tho, looks far more comfy

NONONONONO :nono: If he bought a Honda he'd be gay...

[danielle]

i dont think i can win......

[Str8 Jacket]

i dont think i can win......

hehe, never tell your man, or anyone what they can and cant ride! That's why you have your licence. Give yourself and goal, get out there, practice and ride as much as you can and within a few years you could be riding that CB yourself!! Its that easy! :yes:

[sunhuntin]

sissy bars are great! while i rarely pillion these days, i refuse to do so without one unless its a short trip. but the suggestion of getting your own bike is for sure the best fix.

[slofox]

as for picking on Zuki riders...they deserve it;)

Right! No more beer for you young lady!! :stoogie:

[paturoa]

Give him the stern word - no bouncy cuddles unless he is smooooth!

I also tap the pilions knee with my left hand if I'm going to accelerate = over taking.

[Zuki lover]

pays for them to sit at the rear of the bike :lol:

[gatch]

Just get your own 600 :D

Yo if all goes to plan I'm buying a nc30 this weekend, should go for a h00n sometime.

[Sharry]

Your helmet will not hit his so long as you are looking over the shoulder of the corner he is taking.

[FJRider]

Put your arms around him and in front of his leather trousers you'll find a zip Undo that and reach inside. You may need to fish around a bit until you find a convenient sized handle. Just hold onto that and his riding will be as smooth as silk.

Cutting the bottom out of all the pockets helps in this regard ... I can assure you ... smooth in the extreme will be the result... Where you go ... "IT" ... sorry... you both go ... :whistle:

[Foxzee]

Cutting the bottom out of all the pockets helps in this regard ... I can assure you ... smooth in the extreme will be the result... Where you go ... "IT" ... sorry... you both go ... :whistle:

"Giggles"....gunna try that one.....let me at those leathers....chick on mission:2thumbsup

[Sidewinder]

wow im missing out on all the good threads atm so not cool im getting stuck on the lame ones lol!!
mmm hold on to me, rub me grind me and then wham crash!

[Foxzee]

wow im missing out on all the good threads atm so not cool im getting stuck on the lame ones lol!!
mmm hold on to me, rub me grind me and then wham crash!

There ya go....that's wot you don't do ...rub...grind...and crash with him...but wham...?????

[Sidewinder]

There ya go....that's wot you don't do ...rub...grind...and crash with him...but wham...?????

wham bam thank you mam

[Thani-B]

I used to pillion quite a bit on a gsxr750. I just used to pretty much hug him the whole time and put both my hands on the tank to take my weight if I needed to. He used to think I was trying to feel him up cos of where my hands were... lol. Didnt bump helmets much either.

[Korumba]

It was a Thousand and I thought you where only on there for the sausage!

[Thani-B]

It was a Thousand and I thought you where only on there for the sausage!

Haha! Not you :P I dont think I tried to feel you up.. lol

[danielle]

Just get your own 600 :D

Yo if all goes to plan I'm buying a nc30 this weekend, should go for a h00n sometime.

Ah ur finally getting a bike that goes then gatch.....

[gatch]

yes yes I am, tomorrow :D

w0000000000t

[bezajel]

I used to pillion on an sv, which might be a similarish position.

I found holding on to the bar at the back was no good, because I'd still only be anchored at one point essentially.

I also tried the hand/s on the tank and found that ok for when he was breaking, but I could only just reach with my fingers so they got a bit sore, and Neil wasn't particularly comfortable with me doing that either.

If he were wearing a backpack I'd hold on to the straps near his hips, or if he was just wearing his jacket, that had convenient straps on the side to tighten the jacket. Holding on to those meant that I could brace myself better for acceleration/deceleration. These days I'm happy with just my hands on his hips, but at first I really needed the handle.

As for the helmet clunking, to be honest, that stopped when he got used to riding a bit more smoothly when I was on the back. It was more him than me.

Getting used to his riding style will also help, though, so that you can anticipate when he'll go zooom, and activate your core muscles a bit :) Oh, and holding on with the thighs is also very useful to hold you in place.

Of course, mostly I ride my own bike now. It's just if I'm picking mine up from a service or something that I'll pillion :)

[beyond]

Get a buddy belt. Large wide belt with loop handles on it that you can grip and it's ideal for when braking and accelerating and is low down and comfortable for both rider and pillion.
Motomail does them I think. Pretty darn good for all around pillioning. :)

[beyond]

e.g.:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/nz/auction-52215890.htm

[klingon]

Get a buddy belt. Large wide belt with loop handles on it that you can grip and it's ideal for when braking and accelerating and is low down and comfortable for both rider and pillion.
Motomail does them I think. Pretty darn good for all around pillioning. :)

Buddy belt? I prefer to call them love handles! :love:

I agree that sports bikes can be a challenge to pillion on. When we're just pootling around town on the SV I sit up and I'm happy to be able to see where we're going because I can see right over the rider's head.

When we're travelling at higher speeds I find that the big gap between the two of us means I get buffetted from side to side, and my helmet catches a lot of wind. But if I try to close the gap by snuggling against his back I end up kind of leaning on him which puts extra strain on his wrists.

If I know he's likely to brake hard I can either hold onto the grab bar behind me or brace my hands against the tank (I wouldn't be able to do that if he was fatter or my arms were shorter though!) If I know he's going to accellerate I lean forward to balance better and grip his hips with my knees.

The worst bit is when I think he's going to brake and he accellerates instead. I will be holding on behind me and my balance is all off... we have wheelied through a couple of intersections as a result :eek5: but he hasn't managed to lose me off the back yet! :girlfight:

We recently borrowed a V Strom (DL1000 dual purpose bike) for a day and it was wonderful! It felt like an armchair in comparison to the SV!

[CookMySock]

Your helmet will not hit his so long as you are looking over the shoulder of the corner he is taking.Looking over the shoulder of the corner he is taking is an excellent thing to do - you will feel much more at home on the back doing that. You can also put the same side knee out and lean on it with your hand, and hold the grab bar with the opposite hand. All movement to be smooth and continuous, and only on the straights please - he will be wondering why the bike wants to corner so well. :niceone:

Steve

[sarahtvet]

Done thousands of K's pillioning on a sportsbike and love it nearly as much and for many different reasons as I do riding my own. It is a totally 'shared' experience if you have a good rider you trust who can handle their bike well.

We will all have slightly different techniques but the most important one is to not try and ride this bike, not your job. Enjoy the freedom (of most) of the responsibility. On the flat and pootling I have one or two hands resting on the riders legs (providing I am not taking pics) so i am totally with the bike motion. Hands ready to go forward onto the tank for hard braking and one there already when going down hill and through the twisites. Pillioned on the track at about 240K too :2thumbsup: and that required the same just lean right forward and hang on with one hand as you accelerate out of bend. Good way to fel what you can do with your bike :yes:

Rare to bang helmets on the sportsbike, easier on the upright ones.
Once you get confident you can anticipate which way your rider will hang off through corners so can move the appropriate hand so he isn't interfered with.

If you want to hang off yourself practise so you don't do something the rider is not expecting.

Try a few bikes, the look of the bike doesn't say how comfortable it is. I love the Triumph Daytona,Triumph RS955i, Harley Fatboy, Blackbird, Old Gixxer , Honda adventure bike and Honda CB 750F but the Triumph Tiger was much less comfortable in a striaght line and the Harley Ultra classic gave me back ache !!!!

Have fun summer is nearly here :sunny:

[SHELRACING]

We have a Kawasaki GSX600R and yes it is difficult to hang on and when your partner decides to knee down on a corner. It gets rather challenging to hold on.
I have to get off the bike as he does to keep the bike stable. The only other way I have found to hold on is to tuck up( I'm small, so it's easy) clamp my legs onto his legs. (This stops you from coming off the back if your feet come off the pegs. Your feet will come up under his legs and will keep you on the back. This I know from experience.) I hold on to the bottom of his jacket as well, tuck my fingers under the bottom edge and they wont come out. Keep my head inline with his back and move when he does. Its a real buzz at 235km phr.:woohoo:
I cant hold onto the grab rail. Tried that but dont like the wind swirling between us. I dont like cruisers, they hurt my back, with the riding position bending my back the wrong way. I find the sports bikes for both pillion and riding, keep my back straight.

[coffeejunkie]

Str8 got the way to pillion right:yes: well the way i do it that is.....sadly being 5 foot nothing i don't sit above the rider on anythng, lol

[Bass]

Pillion position?????
I've read the Kama Sutra and I don't remember that one at all.
Do tell.

[Hard Nut]

My last pillion would just use her knees and squeeze hard for heavy braking or accelerating and she was so good at it she could sms/text at the same time (not hanging on) LOL

Cheers Nuts

[Chrislost]

Hey there,

This may be a stupid question but i was just wondering how you guys sit when u ride pillion? My bf has a gsxr600 and when i sit on the back im so up high and dont really know whr to grab on, and when he accelerates i feel im just going to fly of the back and when he brakes ii go rushing forward (keeping in mind he is trying to reduce these forces while im on the back). So....any advice?

*The faster your going the further foward you want to be.
**When the rider fanging you should be wedged behind the rider pretty much in the riders seat. Use your knees and the tank to hold on, rather then the rider or you may not allow him enough movement to get his knee down.
***With wheelies just hold on with your knees. GSXRs have fat back ends and you can hold on to the front of these with your knee to stop from falling off the back. Stoppies you want both hands on the tank and hold on with your knees. Try to keep your weight off the rider at all times!
****Get you own bike

[Stickchick]

I use my knees to hang on. I place my hands just on the top of their thighs in case I need to use them to place on the tank should I feel myself being thrown too far forward. I sit up close and personal to the rider if the ride is consisting of windy twisty roads, that way you can move with them, except when they want to get their knee down of course.

You will soon get the gist of what is comfortable for you.

[Kittyhawk]

When I pillion both hands are on the tank, that way you can lean with the bike and have something to lean against when braking occurs.

When riding straight roads, hands on his thighs or hips :cool:

[oldrider]

Mrs oldrider is the best pillion I have ever had on a bike and I make sure she stays that way, by riding for her, rather than for my self! :love: :ride:

That's all there is to it really! :niceone:

[Skyryder]

Pillion position?????
I've read the Kama Sutra and I don't remember that one at all.
Do tell.


It's sometimes called the impossible position. Not to be confused with :buggerd:


Skyryder

[Hinny]

Had a couple of pillions that held on to my cock to stay on.
Didn't mind the girl doing it.

[schrodingers cat]

Having a pillion can be trecherous. Took the wife up to see the spectacular view up the Lyttleton Harbour off the Summit Road. Coming down the hill discovered I hadn't taken the time to organise my trouser 'fittings' correctly and and every time I used the brake she slid forward and I suffered some midsection agony. Tres bad

[bittertwistedcute]

Ha! I learnt by "baptism of fire"... My first time as pillion I was on the back of a GSXR1000 being ridden by a guy who knew what he was doing (riding wise) and who rode hard and fast. He wheelied at every set of lights and rode at speeds even my fastest bike could not do. My face hurt from smiling so hard the next day!

When we broke up I missed the bike soo much I went and bought my own!


That's a winning quote LOL

[motor_mayhem]

my gf rides pillion on my gsxr, I can tell how "good" I have been driving by how long I get the silent treatment for when I get home. On the bright side there will be no chance of her falling asleep while riding.

[yafeetup]

get him to buy either the tank grap which fixes to the tank and has two handles on it or there was a belt the rider could wear that was the same. Short of that cuddle up and hang on

[Grubber]

I take my 13 year old daughter as my pillion and she can ride like the wind. Leans into the corners before i get to them and i would hardly know she was there. I reckon it just takes time in the seat to get real good. Both my girls have been on the back since they were about 7 years old.

[Tink]

I take my 13 year old daughter as my pillion and she can ride like the wind. Leans into the corners before i get to them and i would hardly know she was there. I reckon it just takes time in the seat to get real good. Both my girls have been on the back since they were about 7 years old.

Do they have all the gear, my 12 yr old loves it too.. but yet to put the 9 yr old on a bike, bit of a figit... but she is biting at the bit to get on one!!! My problem is gear, can't do them growing so fast, 13 yr old wears leathers, but a little big for her. Is trademe good for bike gear for kids?

[hellokitty]

get him to buy either the tank grap which fixes to the tank and has two handles on it or there was a belt the rider could wear that was the same. Short of that cuddle up and hang on

There are belts you can buy with handles on them for the ride to wear - my Dad wears it when my Mum is on the back - apparently they are really good for the small person that cant get their arms around the bigger person! lol!

Cycletreads has them - called "love handles" cost $45, and there is another brand as well that was more expensive.

[tamarillo]

are blokes allowed here?oh well here now so...the BF bike is just not pillion friendly type of bike so it will never be great. I take my little fella on rides in town and fitted a top box just for him so he has something solid behind, then he hangs on to straps in my jacket. Now you can buy a belt with straps for pillion but better still is a thing that fits on tank around gas cap that comes back with 2 handles for you to hold. So you reach around and grab these and as they are solid you can brace yourself with them. Might have to hunt as not seen them in shops here but they are in us mags so do exist. Really with a sports bike that is perfect, plus he has to ride smooth or you need your own. I'll shut up now... Tim

[angelindisguise]

rode on the back of a cbr 600 about 2 months ago, boy oh boy was it so different, thankfully ive had plenty of pillioning experince! my advice would be to use your thigh muscles and squeeze tight when you need, and also counter-weight your balance when going around corners or breaking suddenly with your feet on the foot pegs - again using your leg muscles but less strain.

[A_Mans_Ruin]

I can tell how "good" I have been driving by how long I get the silent treatment for when I get home.

No wheelies with her as pillion then lol.... wheelies = DOG BOX