AWNR - Auckland Wednesday Night Ride

[Big Dog]

I always come..... or is that too far off topic?

[Disco Dan]

I always come..... or is that too far off topic?

How very 'open' of you

I will be posting up this weeks sessions plans in the next day or so...

[Disco Dan]

This week (tomorrow) we are going to cover pillion riding - taking a pillion and how to be a good and safe pillion.



There will be the opurtunity to practice and have a go - both giving and receiving!


Meet as usual at westgate, shell. 6:30pm (departing 7pm).

[Morcs]

This week (tomorrow) we are going to cover pillion riding - taking a pillion and how to be a good and safe pillion.



There will be the opurtunity to practice and have a go - both giving and receiving!


Meet as usual at westgate, shell. 6:30pm (departing 7pm).

I hate to be devils advocate...

But how many of the noobs are legally allowed to take a pillion?
Pointers and practice for being a pillion definately, but im uneasy at the idea of people being taught to take pillions when confidence and skills in their own riding is still an issue...

Id been riding 4 years before id even taken a pillion down the street...
Its a huge responsibility, and if you go ahead, please stress this, and ill be able to sleep soundly at night.



Just my 2c...

[skidMark]

agreed morcs...

pillions can scare noobs first pillion i took on a big ride was after a year or so...prior to that (missus at the time) we had only gone around 50kph zones...get on the open road and i was nursing it not wanting to scare her....she asked me to go faster and faster and faster....

peg down at 120kph with a pillion is interesting she asked me to go faster...i said no...as i do not want to crash with a pillion.

pillions can push you beyond your own limits....i had the self control to just say no we arnt going any faster than that through corners.... i though 120 through a 65 is quite fast enough with a pillion.

take it easy with pillions guys it's not worth crashing with one

and before you have a go at me i am perfectly comfortable with going through a 65 at 120 with a pillion.....

as stated she asked to go faster and i said no as i did not want to do my usual 140+ just to impress her. at the risk of crashing.

[Disco Dan]

I hate to be devils advocate...

But how many of the noobs are legally allowed to take a pillion?
Pointers and practice for being a pillion definately, but im uneasy at the idea of people being taught to take pillions when confidence and skills in their own riding is still an issue...

Id been riding 4 years before id even taken a pillion down the street...
Its a huge responsibility, and if you go ahead, please stress this, and ill be able to sleep soundly at night.



Just my 2c...

Gee thanks...


Who said it was aimed at newbies with only 2-3 months experience? Not me!

ANYONE, that wishes to learn how to take a pillion and be a good pillion is welcome to attend.

In addition, we will be having exercises for those that do not have enough experience to start this step yet.

Thank you for for putting people off... but 'we' have thought this through.... we are fully aware of this.

[Maha]

In addition, we will be having exercises

Cool!!..... star jumps?.....

[Karma]

Gee thanks...


Who said it was aimed at newbies with only 2-3 months experience? Not me!

Who else goes to these things?

Thank you for for putting people off... but 'we' have thought this through.... we are fully aware of this.

Is that the royal we? I'd hope you've actually discussed this with someone who has experience, i.e. an actual mentor.

[Disco Dan]

Who else goes to these things?



Is that the royal we? I'd hope you've actually discussed this with someone who has experience, i.e. an actual mentor.

Yes, you would be surprised who comes along...

Yes, I discuss all activities with several mentors every step of the way...

[Disco Dan]

well now that those people without sufficiant knowledge of what goes on behind the scenes have commented...

Those of you who wish to learn how to pillion and be a pillion, can come along tomorrow...

Those who do not have enough experience or wish to practice will have the opportunity to practice a variety of excercies.

[skidMark]

I always come..... or is that too far off topic?

i always get the sivler medal










i come second

[Big Dog]

This week (tomorrow) we are going to cover pillion riding - taking a pillion and how to be a good and safe pillion.



There will be the opurtunity to practice and have a go - both giving and receiving!


Meet as usual at westgate, shell. 6:30pm (departing 7pm).

I think what Disco meant with his enthusiasm and scarcity of words is that:
There has been a few requests on how to pillion correctly, both rider and pillion.
If you wish to learn how to carry a pillion you should be legally allowed to do so before actually going on the road.
Dependant on attendance there will be some pointers followed by carpark exercises.
Then those who have the skills and are legally allowed to do so will go for a short ride.
If you or any of your friends wish to learn how to be a pillion and has correct gear bring them / come along.

The exercises will be similar to those done one up but the skills will clearly be different. At this point the group will do the exercises together.

If there is insufficient interest the pillion idea will be abandoned.

Even an experienced pillion / or pillion rider can benefit from practicing the basics.

[Big Dog]

Who else goes to these things?

Anyone wanting to sharpen their skills. I have learned a great deal from my attendance.

Is that the royal we? I'd hope you've actually discussed this with someone who has experience, i.e. an actual mentor.

Yes this was discussed.

[Big Dog]

agreed morcs...

pillions can scare noobs first pillion i took on a big ride was after a year or so...prior to that (missus at the time) we had only gone around 50kph zones...get on the open road and i was nursing it not wanting to scare her....she asked me to go faster and faster and faster....

peg down at 120kph with a pillion is interesting she asked me to go faster...i said no...as i do not want to crash with a pillion.

pillions can push you beyond your own limits....i had the self control to just say no we arnt going any faster than that through corners.... i though 120 through a 65 is quite fast enough with a pillion.

take it easy with pillions guys it's not worth crashing with one

and before you have a go at me i am perfectly comfortable with going through a 65 at 120 with a pillion.....

as stated she asked to go faster and i said no as i did not want to do my usual 140+ just to impress her. at the risk of crashing.

Sounds like you could do with a learn re pillion etiquette.
A pillion, especially a new pillion may be entirely unaware of the danger they are in or the increased braking instability / distance.
A good brief can go a long way to stopping this.
Riding sensibly and reserving higher speeds to higher speed zones or racetracks is your responsibility given that you have accepted responsibility for that persons safety and well being.

[Big Dog]

I hate to be devils advocate...

But how many of the noobs are legally allowed to take a pillion?
Pointers and practice for being a pillion definately, but im uneasy at the idea of people being taught to take pillions when confidence and skills in their own riding is still an issue...

Id been riding 4 years before id even taken a pillion down the street...
Its a huge responsibility, and if you go ahead, please stress this, and ill be able to sleep soundly at night.



Just my 2c...

Unfortunately Morcs not all riders are this sensible. Most riders do not even have a clue how to be a good pillion themselves. I would appreciate your input on the night.