Who rides but won't go pillion?

**Little Miss Trouble** · 14th July 2008, 21:10

I've started out a a rider and always will be, but occasionally don't mind jumping on the back of the Gixxer. Heh, its the only way I'm going to be able to get to 200+ any time soon.

**piston broke** · 14th July 2008, 21:14

i sorta trust 2,
my old man and my little bro,
can't say i feel comfortable tho

**piston broke** · 14th July 2008, 21:18

lol.
can't get on the back with lil bro as his wifey won't lety him on a bike again after broke ankle,he has 2 kids now'time to be responsible.haha,pmsl

**HungusMaximist** · 14th July 2008, 21:23

Only with riders I trust and know for certain that they can pillion well..

Otherwise no.

**LittleAngel** · 14th July 2008, 21:56

I never say never but hell it wouldn't be a first choice!! And would need to be in complete dire straits first!!

I did it as a teenager a few times and hated it!

I would trust my husband 100% but we'd be doing wheelies all the way home so don't image we are riding 2 up anytime soon

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coz of our small statue!

I have yet to take a pillion - my old lady jumped literally on the back recently and scared the

out of me, so in no rush!

**EJK** · 14th July 2008, 22:03

I like being a pillion! It's the only way to get on a 250+ bike!

...yet

**dino3310** · 14th July 2008, 22:06

no, it scares the fuck out of me

**crash harry** · 14th July 2008, 22:47

Not keen on being pillion, but at 6' and over 100kg I'm not really built for it... I have no trouble being passenger in a cage though - in fact it's about the only way I go in a cage these days unless I'm sober-driving someone elses.

**Papa Bear** · 14th July 2008, 23:14

I would trust my husband 100% but we'd be doing wheelies all the way home so don't image we are riding 2 up anytime soon

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coz of our small statue!

Aww she does love me....

Yea what she said..... Fuck that !!!

**CookMySock** · 15th July 2008, 07:23

You are a sad bunch. It took me YEARS to relax in someone elses vehicle but now I can sit back and actually enjoy the trip - it was just a matter of deciding to do it. I have to say my mrs is a superb driver, and she is flamin ROCK SOLID on her bike. Other than she being a scared learner rider on a 250, and me being 30+ KGs heavier than her, I would ride on the back with her no question about it. I would (and do) also go on a 5 hour trip in the passenger seat with her and be perfectly relaxed at the end of it.

Try it, you'll like it.

DB

**Nasty** · 15th July 2008, 07:58

Until recently I hated being a pillion with a passion I was sure that the rider was looking for every single bump in the road ... now I have few problems being a pillion and on my bike .. I hate pillion on Grubs bike as it is so uncomfortable .. but the 750 is great.

**Mikkel** · 15th July 2008, 08:12

I've pillioned on occassion before I got into biking myself. When you're not used to being on a bike it's a big step out of your comfort zone - but very exciting

My first reservation about pillioning as a biker would be to ensure that the guy at the helm would have no ego invested in trying to impress me.
As such I'd be more inclined to pillion with a complete stranger who seems capable than a good mate with a competive mindset.

As long as the rider in charge behaves and exercises due care and attention I wouldn't be too worried. Needless to say I'd have a look at the bike first - if it's in a state of disrepair then it's a deal breaker.

Also, I'm thinking I'd generally rather go with a female at the helm than a male. Generally...

**Roki_nz** · 15th July 2008, 08:20

Originally Posted by Dave-

i dont even like going pillion in a cage...

Neither do i. Then again my partner can't drive so that may be why

**Mikkel** · 15th July 2008, 08:28

Originally Posted by Roki_nz

Neither do i. Then again my partner can't drive so that may be why

Do you let your partner drive enough to get some routine?

I've found that since I'm a more keen motorist, petrolhead and have no trouble driving for 8+ hours I have been the one doing almost all of the driving. Since I got into bikes my partner has been driving the car more than before and what a difference it makes - now I can relax and enjoy being a passenger with her.