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Stellar HDF Member
Joined: May 2013
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From: New York
Although my wife is a lightweight and adept at leaning into corners I always know she is there on my Dyna. When I owned a Road King not so much. I enjoy taking her on rides for lunch or to the beach as she isn’t a long distance passenger. But when she gets off it makes me appreciate my Dyna that much more. I am SO GLAD I have that simple bike.
Intermediate
Joined: May 2018
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From: Milton, WA
I agree, as much as rider skill is important, passenger knowledge is more important. I've had different size girls on my bikes and as long as I can get them still, it's not so much of an issue. It's the ones that are constantly shifting their weight, and squeezing the **** out of me during the corners that wind up only getting one ride. I had one girl that would put her feet down every time we came to a stop. We had a "come to Jesus" talk on the side of the road and needless to say she never road with me again.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2014
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From: Alachua, Florida
My ex was on the heavier side at around 5'4" 180. Only way I knew she was on the back of the bike was because her ***** shoved into my back. She was a very good passenger and I had no trouble riding anywhere with her. My youngest daughter is 5'2" and around 110. She didn't ride much and was a very nervous passenger. There were multiple times when I had to stop and explain the concept of leaning with me. She kept wanting to sit completely upright. It felt like the backend of the bike was coming out from under it.
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From: Georgia
I give new riders one piece of instruction. Put the back rest in the center of your back and keep it there. I've found that to be a simple and effective way to keep them stable and centered, which is much more important than their weight.
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: East Tennessee
I tell them to lean against me, rather than leaning into (or out of) curves. I find thats the best way to control the extra weight.
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From: Georgia
That works too, depending on what they look like.
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: East Tennessee
If they don't look good enough for me to want them leaning against me, chances are they aren't getting on the back of my bike.
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Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: East Tennessee
Just the mental image of 5'7" and 110 lbs is painful...
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