First ever pillion passenger!

**hellokitty** · 15th January 2012, 15:24

Was having a quiet ride on the BMW through Old North Road, enjoying (not) the wind and getting blown around, when i saw a guy who had broken down on his bike.
So being the hero, I pulled over to see if he was okay. There was no cell phone coverage (of course) so I gave him a lift back to civilization (Rosebank Speedway).
I felt sorry for him - I did warn him that this was my first time carrying a passenger. There was a couple of wobbly moments, I did enjoy the extra weight on the bike, getting less wind buffetting and being flat footed on the bike for the 1st time too!.
I hope he wasn't too frightened by my awesomeness - I am still getting used to the lack of weight going around corners - though it was nicer with him on the back

I spent the whole time worrying that I was scaring him which kept my mind off how scared I was!
I did get told off by everyone for picking up a stranger, but what else could I do?

**munster** · 15th January 2012, 16:40

Well done. Bikers helping bikers is what it's all about.

**jrandom** · 15th January 2012, 16:58

Was he hot?

**Madness** · 15th January 2012, 17:04

A young fulla with a GN by the gun club by chance?

**hellokitty** · 15th January 2012, 17:08

Originally Posted by jrandom

Was he hot?

Well, actually, he was nice looking! A bit skinny, but not bad for an old fella!

Originally Posted by Madness

A young fulla with a GN by the gun club by chance?

Nah, an older style sports bike and a more mature man in the middle of nowhere

Originally Posted by munster

Well done. Bikers helping bikers is what it's all about.

Yeah, it is, isn't it!

**SMOKEU** · 15th January 2012, 17:42

I've never carried a passenger on a bike before and I'm not brave enough to try.

**hellokitty** · 15th January 2012, 18:07

hahahaha I was always too scared, but I am a sissy. I can't believe I let a strange man get on the back of my bike.
But, I had to do the right thing.

**PrincessBandit** · 15th January 2012, 18:09

Originally Posted by hellokitty

Was having a quiet ride on the BMW through Old North Road, enjoying (not) the wind and getting blown around, when i saw a guy who had broken down on his bike.
So being the hero, I pulled over to see if he was okay. There was no cell phone coverage (of course) so I gave him a lift back to civilization (Rosebank Speedway).
I felt sorry for him - I did warn him that this was my first time carrying a passenger. There was a couple of wobbly moments, I did enjoy the extra weight on the bike, getting less wind buffetting and being flat footed on the bike for the 1st time too!.
I hope he wasn't too frightened by my awesomeness - I am still getting used to the lack of weight going around corners - though it was nicer with him on the back

I spent the whole time worrying that I was scaring him which kept my mind off how scared I was!
I did get told off by everyone for picking up a stranger, but what else could I do?

Good on you! It takes a bit of time to settle with someone on the back doesn't it, but I too enjoy being able to put flat feet on the ground whenever I have a pillion. Well done for helping out and being a heroine for a stranded biker!

**nadroj** · 15th January 2012, 19:33

How did he hold on - was he experienced?

**superman** · 15th January 2012, 19:50

Good on ya!

**FJRider** · 15th January 2012, 20:28

Originally Posted by hellokitty

....... I can't believe I let a strange man get on the back of my bike.
But, I had to do the right thing.

I've let a few strange WOMEN on the back of my bike ... never regretted it yet ...

**hellokitty** · 15th January 2012, 20:56

Originally Posted by PrincessBandit

Good on you! It takes a bit of time to settle with someone on the back doesn't it, but I too enjoy being able to put flat feet on the ground whenever I have a pillion. Well done for helping out and being a heroine for a stranded biker!

Thanks

Originally Posted by nadroj

How did he hold on - was he experienced?

He said he hadn't really been a pillion before and he didn't hold on to me - maybe he was worried he would freak me out? I couldn't feel him except for the extra weight

Originally Posted by superman

Good on ya!

Originally Posted by FJRider

I've let a few strange WOMEN on the back of my bike ... never regretted it yet ...

not sure what Mr Hellokitty thinks though...