Passenger Mounting Procedure
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Passenger Mounting Procedure
Ok I did it guys, well almost. We've had our bike for about a month now and it's been great until a little issue today. The wife and I were out today with a few friends and she was mounting and the bike tipped to the left and almost went down. I have no idea how I saved it but I think I know what I did wrong, but you guys tell me what you think.
I was already on and waiting for the wife to get on. I think where I went wrong was I was straddled the bike standing up when she got on. When she mounted I was holding up her 150lbs and the 750lb. bike. So needless to say it tipped but we saved it from falling over. The next time we mounted I stayed seated on the seat as she got on and it was ok. The other thing is I'm only 135lbs so needless to say 135lbs v/s 900lbs just doesn't work out and I figured that out today in my first real rookie mistake!
So how do you all do mounting? I know some do with kickstand down and most do it like I've described but thought I'd let you all give me some ideas!
Jim
I was already on and waiting for the wife to get on. I think where I went wrong was I was straddled the bike standing up when she got on. When she mounted I was holding up her 150lbs and the 750lb. bike. So needless to say it tipped but we saved it from falling over. The next time we mounted I stayed seated on the seat as she got on and it was ok. The other thing is I'm only 135lbs so needless to say 135lbs v/s 900lbs just doesn't work out and I figured that out today in my first real rookie mistake!
So how do you all do mounting? I know some do with kickstand down and most do it like I've described but thought I'd let you all give me some ideas!
Jim
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Before a passenger gets on my bike, I put the kickstand up and sit in the saddle with my feet planted firmly on each side of the bike and with a good grip on the handle grips.
I tell the passenger to slowly put their weight on the left passenger floorboard and then to slowly lift their right leg over the seat until they can sit down.
That's it. No problem.
EDIT: By the way, I have the bike standing upright, not leaning over when the passenger gets on. Just thought I'd add this to clear up any possible misunderstanding. If the passenger gets on while the bike is over on the jiffy stand, you've got a BIG job of getting the bike upright. It's much easier having the bike upright to start with.
I tell the passenger to slowly put their weight on the left passenger floorboard and then to slowly lift their right leg over the seat until they can sit down.
That's it. No problem.
EDIT: By the way, I have the bike standing upright, not leaning over when the passenger gets on. Just thought I'd add this to clear up any possible misunderstanding. If the passenger gets on while the bike is over on the jiffy stand, you've got a BIG job of getting the bike upright. It's much easier having the bike upright to start with.
Last edited by Chas63; Feb 8, 2009 at 08:08 PM. Reason: Clarification
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Cakalac, first let me say I'm not any expert on proper procedure or the coolest way to do it. Having said that, the few times I have ridden two up......
Passenger got on first while bike was on the jiffy stand, then I mounted the bike or I was sitting stradle the bike on perfectly level ground when they stepped up on the left side passenger floorboard and put their leg through to the other side.
Of these two methods, I liked the Jiffy stand way best, and everyone brags how strong the HD Jiffy stands are.
Passenger got on first while bike was on the jiffy stand, then I mounted the bike or I was sitting stradle the bike on perfectly level ground when they stepped up on the left side passenger floorboard and put their leg through to the other side.
Of these two methods, I liked the Jiffy stand way best, and everyone brags how strong the HD Jiffy stands are.
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Both feet planted firmly on firm/level/dry surface... Front brake squeezed... Jiffy stand UP... Tell her how you want her to get on and tell her to NOT kick the saddle bag on the other side as she swings her leg over, lol...
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Before a passenger gets on my bike, I put the kickstand up and sit in the saddle with my feet planted firmly on each side of the bike and with a good grip on the handle grips.
I tell the passenger to slowly put their weight on the left passenger floorboard and then to slowly lift their right leg over the seat until they can sit down.
That's it. No problem.
EDIT: By the way, I have the bike standing upright, not leaning over when the passenger gets on. Just thought I'd add this to clear up any possible misunderstanding. If the passenger gets on while the bike is over on the jiffy stand, you've got a BIG job of getting the bike upright. It's much easier having the bike upright to start with.
I tell the passenger to slowly put their weight on the left passenger floorboard and then to slowly lift their right leg over the seat until they can sit down.
That's it. No problem.
EDIT: By the way, I have the bike standing upright, not leaning over when the passenger gets on. Just thought I'd add this to clear up any possible misunderstanding. If the passenger gets on while the bike is over on the jiffy stand, you've got a BIG job of getting the bike upright. It's much easier having the bike upright to start with.
Always better to practice with out a audiance.
Ride safe and enjoy.
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I'm surprised someone hasn't asked for pics yet before telling you the proper way to "mount" your wife
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LOL, that's funny. These are the ways I was thinking you all would tell me. I am going to get her to practice with me this week. I should have never stood up on the bike and tried to hold all that weight up. But....we ride and learn. Thanks guys!
