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:Me]

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

[kickin back]

or get a cruiser

[MSTRS:Me]

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!

[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