My mate binned with no jacket = hospital ! (Rules for pillions)

**carver** · 20th February 2009, 17:28

Originally Posted by Quasievil

Can you show us a stunt two up? actually can you just show us a stunt??

how is rolling a stoppie 2 up in the wet?
is that good enough?

no pics sorry, ask sidewinder.

whats a stunt?

**Spuds1234** · 20th February 2009, 20:36

Originally Posted by Gareth123

My brother is a bit of a pain when your on the back of his bike. He'll lean it over no matter what you say. Hmmm maybe he only does that to me? Maybe it scares me because I have control issues? All I know is he doesn't slow down at all and he has no hand holds for the pillion. Crazy bastard, glad I have my own bike now. No more pillion passenger for me thanks!

Stop being a pussy. It wasnt like I was anywhere near leaning it over far, hell we were pretty much upright.

Its not my fault that you had to close your eyes around the corner

And I did slow down a bit after you told me to slow down.

Kudos for to you for not leaning the wrong way though.

**dave_a** · 22nd February 2009, 05:47

im guilty of doing the same thing when I have picked the missus up a couple times,giving her my jacket and gloves, Id feel bad if we fell off and wasnt wearing any gear, But id feel ten times worse if it was her not wearing the gear if we fell off.

**awayatc** · 22nd February 2009, 06:52

I always feel good after I get off to see the missus not wearing any gear.....

I don't mind just boots sometimes......

Or is this the wrong forum...?

**Radar** · 22nd February 2009, 08:36

Originally Posted by Radar

BTW my mate promised me some pics of his wounds so stay tuned and have a look when I add them to this thread.

Here is a pic of my mate's injuries. His forearm was also scraped.

He was only going 15 kph on a metal road. He rode home and patched himself up. The next day he went to his GP but was sent to hospital for a proper attention. He had to take a day off work because his hand swelled up.

In summary:

BAD MISTAKE 1 - riding without protective gear

BAD MISTAKE 2 - not instructing his pillion on what to do and what NOT to do

BAD MISTAKE 3 - going on a metal road with a pillion

**NordieBoy** · 22nd February 2009, 08:53

Originally Posted by Radar

BAD MISTAKE 3 - going on a metal road with a pillion

We have the occasional evening pillion adventure rides down here.
60-70% of the ride is on gravel.

**portokiwi** · 22nd February 2009, 09:10

[QUOTE=Hitcher;1940806][LIST][*]Get on from the lefthand side[*]Don't get on until I tell you

Dont get on till I tell you....... I have seen that so many times people excited about going for a ride on their mates bike and jumping on while the rider was getting themseves ready.

Over goes the bike

Hitcher thats a very good point

**klingon** · 22nd February 2009, 13:39

Originally Posted by Radar

BAD MISTAKE 3 - going on a metal road with a pillion

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

We have the occasional evening pillion adventure rides down here.
60-70% of the ride is on gravel.

BAD MISTAKE 3 should probably read "going on a gravel road with an inexperienced pillion who was not fully briefed pre-ride." And could possibly include "going on a gravel road with a pillion when perhaps the rider was not very experienced riding on gravel, and may or may not have come off even if the pillion had sat still" (just guessing here).

As for the pics... OUCH! Very graphic illustration of how much damage you can do even at such slow speeds. I'm tempted to show this to one of my colleagues who rides his scooter in jandals, shorts and a singlet (no gloves) and thinks he'll be ok because he "doesn't ride very fast."

**MarkH** · 22nd February 2009, 14:40

Originally Posted by YamahaR64Life

Burnie isin't even a word ya tard !

Pfffft - next you will be saying that ouchies isn't a word, or pfffft either. Don't be a fucktard!

**Number One** · 22nd February 2009, 18:15

Originally Posted by klingon

On the other hand when I'm a pillion on the SV1000S with its small pillion seat, perched high above the rider, I have to be a bit more "involved" in what's going on and prepare myself for braking, accelleration and cornering. I'm far more exhausted after a pillion ride on the SV than I ever would be riding the same distance on my own bike.

Same as hubbies old TL1000S - much more involved and much more tiring.

The advice to look through the corner is good too that stopped me looking at how close the ground was on occasion through corners (which can NOT be good for a pillion to do)

I learnt to ride myself not long after all these shenanigans!

BTW - Hubby was always in control and there were never any scary or close call moments but while I loved that bike I don't miss being on the back of it...talk about arm pump and hip cramp

**Radar** · 22nd February 2009, 20:10

Originally Posted by klingon

BAD MISTAKE 3 should probably read "going on a gravel road with an inexperienced pillion who was not fully briefed pre-ride." And could possibly include "going on a gravel road with a pillion when perhaps the rider was not very experienced riding on gravel, and may or may not have come off even if the pillion had sat still" (just guessing here).

Your guessing is all correct.

I think it would be a good idea to show the pic to your colleague. They still may not get protective gear but at least you did what was right.

**WolfCollared** · 24th February 2009, 16:35

Originally Posted by Maha

Practise on grass? not an ideal substitute for the road really is it?

You need more control, same with gravel. This makes riding two up on the road easier.

I learnt on sand, made my passenger lean out and at different positions on the bike at a slow speed we fell into the sand - lots of fun and when it did come to riding on the road, piece of cake

**Danae** · 28th March 2009, 15:15

I regularly ride pillion, I think it's great fun and a good way to get used to leaning at faster speeds (I only have a wee 50cc scooter) before you get your motorcycle license. I have gloves, helmet and jacket but I still need motorcycle pants for long rides.

**MarkH** · 28th March 2009, 15:21

Originally Posted by Danae

I regularly ride pillion, I think it's great fun and a good way to get used to leaning at faster speeds (I only have a wee 50cc scooter) before you get your motorcycle license. I have gloves, helmet and jacket but I still need motorcycle pants for long rides.

There are plenty of options available for motorcycle pants. I use Dragin' Jeans during the warmer weather and when it gets cooler I use my Quasimoto Leather pants more, especially for long rides. I also have some cordura pants from the place in Onehunga that does cheap gear, I think it was only $150 - but of course you can't expect the same quality as you would get from Quasimoto for that price.