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Jul 15, 2015 | 02:54 PM

#21

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Road Master

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From: West Chester, Ohio

I just tell mine to get on, sit down and shut up. I turn he radio up and take off.

Jul 15, 2015 | 02:59 PM

#22

chief08

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From: sf bay area ca

Quote:

Originally Posted by Next In Line

If you are calling her a War Department now, what do you think is going to happen when she is on the back of the bike?

Tell her if she wants to go with, then she should follow on her own bike.

that worked for me. be for that it was get on sit down shut up and don't move

Jul 15, 2015 | 03:23 PM

#23

Misbehaven

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From: Sheboygan,Wi

Passenger Instructions. All ya need to know...

Jul 15, 2015 | 05:29 PM

#24

Ride my Seesaw

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From: Vancouver BC

Most importantly, show her how to properly hold the gas cap while you're filling up. She'll also need to know what kind of oil your bike uses too.

Jul 15, 2015 | 06:02 PM

#25

Plvs Vltra

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From: Japan

I throw the back rest on when I ride with my wife. Simple rules are sit back, relax and be a part of the bike. It has worked out great.

Jul 15, 2015 | 07:08 PM

#26

TwiZted Biker

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From: Niles Canyon Ca.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flying J

OK what is the best way to tell the War Dept. ( Wife ) how to ride on the back of my bike ? Her first time on a bike. Yes with back rest .

That's a tough one some women never get the hang of being a passenger. In a calm reasonable voice you lay out the ground rules like how to get on, where not to put feet and the importance of sitting still and not squirming around like a 2 year old and that she understands she has no input while on the back seat. Like a ship, on the bike you are captain period since both your lives depend on you. Next thing is try and get her to understand she just needs to relax and let you do the driving and if she shifts an *** cheek you can change lanes unexpectedly . Some of them get it some don't and I suggest a few short low speed local rides for you both to get an idea if it's gonna work or not.

Jul 15, 2015 | 07:30 PM

#27

MajorKG

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From: San Antonio, Texas

It wasn't hard to teach, just advise her that her movements at low speeds will adversely effect the control of the bike. I tell them that when I turn for them to look over my shoulder the direction we are turning...left turn, left shoulder...right turn, right shoulder...usually they handle it well and I have had very little issue with passengers.

Jul 15, 2015 | 08:35 PM

#28

razors edge

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From: beaumont texas

The only thing I can add is to tell her to signal you when she's seated and comfortable. Give her a moment to get comfortable and feel secure. This can turn out to be a very rewarding relationship.