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    Quote Originally Posted by Fatjim
    What advice would you give to someone who has never pillioned before?
    hold on, this is going to hurt!

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    It's preferable to have a pillion that doesn't hold on like no tomorrow, that just drains the rider of energy and gives the rider a sore back/neck/wrists. Relaxed and going with the flow is the order of the day. It is a never ending surprise just how fast you can go with a pillion without them needing to hold on that tight. That assumes they're got the sense to be ready for the sharp changes in direction either left/right or forward/back.
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    I tell newbie pillions to keep their feet on the footpegs at all times, hold on to my waist & look over my shoulder when we corner, left hand corner, look over my left shoulder ,right hand corner look over my right shoulder
    I find this tricks them into leaning the correct way
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    Work out a way of communicating with the rider (i.e. two taps means I want you to slow down...)

    Sit like a sack of spuds

    Do what THEY want to do. Holding the grab bar, or grabbing the rider - whatever works.

    Take their time - it takes a few miles to learn the art.

    As for the rider, go slow, go easy and seek feedback. If they're confident enough - you can push it a little more. Don;t push it till the pillion says though, and back off if they want you to.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bert_is_evil
    - Be aware that every time you move I can tell, so don't get up to any funny business back there

    Sheesh...spoil all the fun!!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Eurodave
    I tell newbie pillions to keep their feet on the footpegs at all times, hold on to my waist & look over my shoulder when we corner, left hand corner, look over my left shoulder ,right hand corner look over my right shoulder
    I find this tricks them into leaning the correct way
    Yes I have used this method and it works well. Having a decent back seat is a help, as is having your pillion in comfortable protective gear (proper fitting helmet etc)- all adds to the feeling of security
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    My method is to get my pillion to lean from the hips, hold me round the waist and gently push against my back when we brake. It seems to work!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Insanity_rules
    My method is to get my pillion to lean from the hips, hold me round the waist and gently push against my back when we brake. It seems to work!
    Except when your pillion is heavier than you, it's pretty hard work! Probably an indication that it's not a good idea to ride with a pillion that's bigger than you eh?

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    Something I think no one's mentioned, is... Don't muck around getting on and off the bike, - conversely don't jump on the bike when getting on either... I think I gave my girlfriend's dad a bit of a sore leg when I did that (never been a pillion before and there is the fact that I'm MUCH heavier than my girlfriend's mother or my girlfriend) he complained that I was hanging around on one peg too long getting off (therefore loading all my weight on one of his legs) and jumping on the bike too quickly (almost made him drop the bike.... with me on it - ouch!)


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    it'll only hurt for your first time

    after that youll enjoy the ride...

    and keep the screaming to a minimum....

    oh you were talking about bikes?

    ummmmm don't try and lean as much as me if i'm half off the seat don't swing yourself off ....just go with the bike .

    i find when ive pillioned people still try and go upright when the bike leans over......and i ask them later and they say it just feels weird leaning over i'd rather be upright...

    at which point i usually say something to the effect of.

    if you do that youll be horizontal 6 feet under

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    See that big stainless steel can below the footpeg. Dont touch is very......
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    fck your leg ....well if you want to play doggies?

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    No pillions. Get single seat conversions. Pillions suck (or not).
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    just cable-tie the persons legs and hands to the side of the bike.. they should just stay there.... just like the toys on the toy run
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