Pillion passengers

[Gershon]

Hey y'all,

simple question someone might be able to help me with.

Is there an age limit on pillion passengers?

Cheers
:scooter:

[Waylander]

My dad pillioned my 1 year old niece. She was sitting on the gas tank between his legs and arms wither side so very hard to fall off.

Smiling the whole time, definatly gonna be a biker chick.

[beyond]

Not that I'm aware of. I believe the criteria is that they are able to support themselves and be able to hang on.

I remember years ago taking my son when he was really young on my bike. He loved it but I had him sitting in front with a long belt around him in case I had to brake hard.

We passed cops back then and they didn't seem to mind or notice. Might be different now.

[Hitcher]

Is there an age limit on pillion passengers?

No. Pillions have to wear a secure fitting helmet and their feet have to reach the pegs.

[Waylander]

In light of Hitcher's post I should mention my dad was riding in the states at the time on our old driveway.

[Jantar]

In addition to Hitcher's comment I would add that I personally would be reluctant to pillion anyone over the age of 100 years.

[Edbear]

Not that I'm aware of. I believe the criteria is that they are able to support themselves and be able to hang on.



So about 80 then...?

[Filterer]

No. Pillions have to wear a secure fitting helmet and
their feet have to reach the pegs.

i thought some sprotsbikes dont have passenger pegs?

[BNZ]

i thought some sprotsbikes dont have passenger pegs?

Well smarty, what do you reckon the manufacturers reccomondation for pilliioning would be?.....

[sunhuntin]

hitchers got it...feet have to reach the pegs.
but then, like others have said, there is always the old on the tank trick! ive got photos of me sitting on the tank of dads bike...old red open faced lid thats about 10 sizes too big on my head, lmfao. dad used to come home and take us around the yard..me on the front, other kid on the back....other kid once put his leg on the exhaust...no nice so im told [wasnt around then]

i spose if you have a backrest and some bungy cords, something could be rigged up!

[Ixion]

Passed an XTnnn Yammy t'other day on SH16, with a wee bairn in a special seat on the back. Couldn't see how the seat was attached, but it looked like those ones y'see on bicycles. Bairn looked maybe 2 or 3 years , but I'm no judge of 'em.

Seemed OK to me, appeared solidly enough attached, and the wee 'un was strapped in somehow.

Tootling along at a respectable rate, still manged a wave in return. Presume the rider was a chick.

[R6_kid]

was pondering this tonight. Moral obligations aside, who is responsible (eg liable) for the pillion wearing a helmet - The rider, or the pillion?

And if its the pillion is it age dependant (over 14?) like with seat belts?

[BarBender]

hitchers got it...feet have to reach the pegs.


....and old enough and tall enough to take in and follow instructions.

Fark - Not sure on age limits or accountability but if youre pillion isnt wearing a helmet you should both have your assess kicked.

[Hitcher]

i thought some sprotsbikes dont have passenger pegs?

In that case they can't take pillions of any age.

[sunhuntin]

....and old enough and tall enough to take in and follow instructions.

Fark - Not sure on age limits or accountability but if youre pillion isnt wearing a helmet you should both have your assess kicked.

good point. my instructions likely would be "sit down, hang on and shut the hell up!" LOL.

[ManDownUnder]

As someone said - able to sit securly on the bike and feet reaching the pegs.

My little man has been riding on the back of mike RF since he was 5... only occasionally, but I'm not happy to take him on the open road yet. He'd "probably" be ok, but "probably" isn't good enough for me.

FROSTY's the legend in this area. He'll give you the lowdown (and check out the picture in his profile - I think it says it all...)
MDU

[TLDV8]

There are also various restraints available for added security.

Bottom of the page...fwiw

http://www.calsci.com/motorcycleinfo/RidingAccessories.html

[PZR]

WE work on the principle that before my kids go on the bike they must have good gear. I have seen fully leathered riders with kids on the back with a helmet and T shirt and shorts. How stupid is that?????? My kids have to have full road riding gear and be able to hang on and reach the pegs, its just common sense. Having said that I took my 10 year old to Hamilton and back and he fell asleep on the back. It was ok on the straights but when I leaned it over for a corner and then came back up he stayed leaning over. That was scary. I had to stop and feed him to wake him up. (oh yeh we were coming back up 22 as well so not many straights either) It was my fault it was too much for him that day, but I will not make that mistake again (heaps of parental guilt here):nono:

[Motig]

I think there is some age limit as I actually asked a few years ago the very same question. Trouble was that was a while ago and I cant remember what it was:slap: . I do remember they didnt like the cycle helmet on the trip round the block to see Gran!

[Hitcher]

I think there is some age limit as I actually asked a few years ago the very same question.

I wasn't making it up when I said there was no age limit. The only requirement is that the pillion must wear a securely fitting helmet and their feet must reach the pegs. If you don't believe me, flag down a cop.

[Motig]

Calm down now!

[sels1]

In addition to Hitcher's comment I would add that I personally would be reluctant to pillion anyone over the age of 100 years.

I've taken an 88 y.o. pillion.....thats close...

[Ixion]

If tehir feet don't reach the pegs it is perfectly legal to move the pegs or fit extra ones.

[Motig]

So........................How about this safety gear? Would it be OK?

[PZR]

Yeh I would wear that any day. Comes with a self warming system and air bags, plus a special lubrication system to help you slide better when the going gets tight.
But like all protective clothing it will get old and saggy and will no longer fit properly causing lots of moaning so then you will need to replace it with the latest model on the market, leaving the old bag of gear at home gathering dust

[Gershon]

Hey everyone,

Thanks for all the advice. I've been away a while and haven't had a chance to chat until tonight. Cheers for all the tips. I'll measure the kids on the bike tomorrow!

Happy riding!!