What do you say to a pillion...

[Toaster]

General operating proceedure is to jump 200 feet into the air and spread yourself over a wide area.


... oh no, that was landmines.

[caseye]

Good question Thani-B.Pity is there is no blanket answer that alays their fears.
Truthfully, the "it'll all be over before you know it" answer is the right one, but logically and optimistically the " I'm not planning on it " one is the winner.
Only advice that fits all off situations as a pillion, is "don't hold onto the rider or the bike, let go! get clear, slide as long as possible" Of course make damn sure they are wearing as much gear as possible too.While this could work either way,"oh no we're going to crash' or uh huh this will help if we fall off" at least they will not die of negligence on your part, after losing all their skin and or meat off unprotected bones.
A bit gruesome? well reality has a habit of kicking you in the arse so plan for the worst and whatever happens can't be that bad.
Some people make great pillions, orthers don't, the trick as a rider is to pick em early and avoid taking the bad ones anywhere.

[gijoe1313]

I've remarked that one should yodel like a swiss milk maid while gregariously flapping one's arms, since fear gives you wings! Also a sniping comment ala Lord Blackadder like "tch, typical, such an inconvenience to fall off one's ride at this juncture is just what I needed"

[<Rhino>]

I would say, "if your concious and I'm not, don't let anyone move me and call an ambulance, I will do the same for you!!"

[Thani-B]

Thanks for the replies guys. Now I've got some good answers for if anyone else asks me the same thing.