advice for new pillions

[Madness]

Point to the centre, back of your helmet (put a sticker on it?) and explain that ideally, the pillion's head should be in line with that central spot. Try getting them to stare at that spot at the back of your helmet, explain that it's okay to look side to side by turning their neck, but their head should always be directly in line with the central dot.
I hate pillions that want to remain upright half way into a corner, it's hard enough getting the BigRedZed to go round sometimes by myself. Not this weekend though, I've got new tyres.


Did I mention that I have new tyres???

[BuFfY]

My first time on the bike as a pillon was a bit of a disaster! i was sooooooo scared for one! and I had no idea what to do!

One thing I can say to the rider.... if you say you will take it easy.... take it easy! I was honestly scared shitless and he seemed to think I was alright, yet once I told him, after almost an hour!, he slowed down a bit and I enjoyed it a lot more. Going crazy speeds is something to be done with a confident pillon!!

The whole tap thing is a good idea! We should have used that one!

[Hitcher]

Instructions for pillions:

1. Don't get on the bike until I tell you.
2. Watch out for the exhaust. It's hot.
3. Check to see that both footpegs are down first.
4. Get on and off on from the left-hand side.
5. Don't get off until I tell you.
6. Make sure your feet are on the pegs at all times.
7. Make sure you know where the grab-handles are.
8. Tap my back when you're ready to go.
9. Tap my shoulder if you want me to stop.
10. Do not lean or make sudden movements. Imagine you are a sack of potatoes.
11. Enjoy your ride!

[FROSTY:Me]

gas grass or ass --Nobody rides for free !!!!!!---Ohh and lil lady --Ive got a full tank and I dont smoke--still want a ride??

[Ironman]

Pillock and Pillion have the same amount of letters and no-one likes either of them!

[Darkman]

something that really works,,espessially for sports bikes.

let the pillion lock his/her arms around you with their hands pressed on the tank(could be a bit uncomfortable for long ride,but good for twisties).
By doing this they will automatically go where the rider goes and the helmets won't clash when breaking hard ,for the pillion will press against the tank. If the pillion is just holing onto the rider, the rider will get squashed against the tank..

[BuFfY]

gas grass or ass --Nobody rides for free !!!!!!---Ohh and lil lady --Ive got a full tank and I dont smoke--still want a ride??

Do you mean me??

[paturoa]

Keep your legs together - no wait !

[FROSTY:Me]

Um actually seriously--I tell first time pillions either think Im gonna kill ya or trust me -either way ya might as well relaax and enjoy the ride

[Wonko]

first off, make sure the are wearing some gear, no skin showing helmet goves and a jacket.

Don't get on or off the bike until I tell you
Allways get on/off the left hand side.
Keep feet on footpegs.
Hands on my hips
Lean with me into courners
I can't hear you screaming, so use taps to comunicate. Right taps mean slow down(Brake side) left taps mean go faster.
if you can't tap, squeeze me tightly in a bear hug. I will stop breathing and then pass out and then we will crash and stop
I will stop any time they want me to stop
we will go 5 minutes up the road and then stop.At that point we can go for a furthr ride at a resonable pace, we can go back to the start, or get someone to come and pick them up.
if we crash, don't worry about me, don't worry about the bike, worry about yourself. The bike I can replace, I am industructable, you are the most important thing I have when I take you out for a ride.

Now take a deep breath, and relax, you will enjoy this.

[terbang]

Back in the 70's I had "Hold me fast & Kiss me slow" carved into the back of my helmet. Worked fine for me..!