Originally Posted by
HEsch
What's the best (ie, safe) way to learn to take a pillion when riding?
I don't want to just throw someone on the back and hope for the best, for example, but I'm not sure how to break the task down in a way that will keep me, the bike, and the passenger safe during the learning period.
Take it slow with a new pillion ... and slower with one that has not been on the back of a motorcycle. Quiet back streets that are familiar to both of you. If they feel relaxed ... a few 70 km/hr open roads until they still feel relaxed. Include a few sweeping corners with a little lean to see how they react.
A few simple hand signals might be a good idea (you giving thumbs up means: you are asking if they are ok ... etc)
When YOU feel safe with them on the back ... you can start building up the speed and the leans.
Scare the shit out of them and they won't have anything more to do with you.
When life throws you a curve ... Lean into it ...
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