Best Frenemy you could have!
I posted in a previous thread about the same article... to me, I find it sad she thought she shouldn't pull on the rider...
It's his/her responsibility to keep the pillion safe, and if the pillion is in that much danger, the rider clearly deserve the repercussions...
I try to make it clear to pillions where is best to hold on, how to sit, how to move, no dramas holding me, etc, just allow me to breathe.
Originally Posted by Jane Omorogbe from UK MSN on the KTM990SM
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Good points, gremlin. I have been pillioning for yonks, but it really is up to the rider to explain all that to a pillion. Not everyone knows. Bling sent
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Very sobering.
I was talking to a friend the other day who wanted proof that falling off could really be that bad (yeah, he was being a dumbass. He's never going on my bike) - guess I'll send him this.
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Great Article...Was sitting at Rosies pub last night with my girl and a couple of KBers and we were commenting at all the scooter riders going past with just shorts, shirts and helmet.
Best Frenemy you could have!
The one important thing to remember is the level of experience the pillion has. Giving them all the technical ins and outs when it's their first time is useless. Far too much information to absorb.
Newbies get the simple, sit still, hold on, tap if you want my attention, and I'll stop. Enjoy. It's super important to give them the chance to have a great time, so they come back.
Once they have had a few rides, you can tell they are getting more comfortable, more relaxed, not holding on as tight. Important they remember it can still be dangerous, but teach them about looking over your shoulder into a corner - as it helps with their leaning.
It gets easier as you teach each pillion, and as you ride with pillions more. I've had everything from <50kg chicks to a 140kg mate.
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I remember reading her blog at the time and going "ouch".....
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(reposting for all the new riders that have joined since the last time it was brought up)
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That would never happen to me ... Im too careful a rider ....
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Best Frenemy you could have!
Really really good to see her back on the bike, and it looks like she's bounced back to a semi-normal life. That initial incident sure was a bad one
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I was so waiting for her to pop the front wheel up near the end there.....
Jam and tarts....
Jebus....makes me glad I was wearing gear and flew into the grass at 100
mph
She must be a tough one to be where she is now!
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This should be a Mandatory Video shown at the start of ALL BHS courses. It might promote some rethinking on wearing the right gear all the time.
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def compulsory viewing for anyone new to road bikes, man what a brave chick to get back on a bike.
deploy the yak!
Let someone get on the back of your bike with fuck all protection and then do 200kph down the motorway?
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