Pillions up high on sportsbikes

**Weta** · 14th April 2009, 21:43

Notice the handling a lot more on the Gixer thsn on the SV1000 previously had, same pillion and very user friendly they are but on the Gixer you really notice every movement, looks pretty cramped too but the other option is'Don't come' this is the girlfriends chosen option.

**xwhatsit** · 14th April 2009, 21:49

Why do they put them up so high with the stepped seat? They never used to, used to be just one flat seat. It's not for swingarm clearance etc. either. Is it just a styling thing? Looks a bit silly, really.

**Mully Clown** · 14th April 2009, 21:57

Originally Posted by xwhatsit

Why do they put them up so high with the stepped seat? They never used to, used to be just one flat seat. It's not for swingarm clearance etc. either. Is it just a styling thing? Looks a bit silly, really.

Because on the more powerful bikes you tend to slide backwards under power. Stepped seat stops your arms stretching.

**AD345** · 14th April 2009, 22:07

I've noticed a few of the perched pillions of late - by god they can be very very high.

Braver than me, that's for sure

**Laxi** · 14th April 2009, 22:09

Originally Posted by Gubb

Where else you gonna put 'em?

at home

**gatch** · 14th April 2009, 22:11

id like to see someone go 300kph 2 up..

**98tls** · 14th April 2009, 22:13

Originally Posted by AD345

I've noticed a few of the perched pillions of late - by god they can be very very high.

Braver than me, that's for sure

Same,been riding for 38 years and only been on the back 5 times that i can remember,hated it every time,been on the front as a pillon but to young to remember,the old man used to tuck me down the front of his swanny with a set of goggles round my head when a baby.......so im told.

**Tink** · 14th April 2009, 22:15

Originally Posted by Blatman

well in pre-helmet days it was good if you had a buxom lass on the back and she could put one puppy on each of your shoulders to keep your ears warm in winter

sorry ladies.. but blatman.. lol thats funny... if she has em!!!!

Originally Posted by Squiggles

How else would you attract the ladies?

Having said that, sometimes they like being able to see whats coming. Other times it gives them the shits (and they wish they were looking at their reflection in your helmet)

I will admit at the pillion.. if I feel confident... I could sleep... if I don't I would be viewing... being that high is to me not riding... I like to at least be at one... rolling with the bends.. and feeling the moves of the road. Can't wait for the real thing!!!

**98tls** · 14th April 2009, 22:17

Originally Posted by gatch

id like to see someone go 300kph 2 up..

At 240ish they cant move there head,apparently.

**Squiggles** · 14th April 2009, 22:40

Also tends to keep one in check when on a bike thats so easily capable of silly speeds. Especially if they're able to see the speedo from above

**malfunconz** · 14th April 2009, 22:54

just looks odd

**Little Miss Trouble** · 14th April 2009, 23:27

Originally Posted by 98tls

At 240ish they cant move there head,apparently.

Entirely a tuck down and hold the fark on situation

**98tls** · 14th April 2009, 23:34

Originally Posted by Miss.L

Entirely a tuck down and hold the fark on situation

Apparently the pillon in question raised her head to have a look at the speedo but found she was unable to lean forward and see,dumb shit with a pillon on board but before all the safety fiends crack on it was done with minimal risk,well pretty much as minimal as could be.