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Old May 2, 2016 | 02:07 PM
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Get one of these:


 
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Old May 2, 2016 | 04:53 PM
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+1 on that stopping distance! I went two-up for the first time with my wife about a month ago and the first red light we came to on the street I overshot the limit line.


My wife is really good; her ex-husband used to ride crotch rockets so she knows exactly how to lean with me. I don't even feel her in both high-speed and low-speed turns.


As far as mounting/dismounting, I followed this video and it works very well. The bike feels more stable on the kickstand then with me holding the bike up as she gets on/off. We tried it both ways and by far we both like the "bike on the kickstand" while mounting/dismounting.

 
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Old May 3, 2016 | 07:54 AM
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I told my wife to put the backrest in the center of her back and keep it there, regardless what the bike does. Some would call that leaning. Others would say it's not.
 
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As She lies Back on the gas tank, ensure her legs are securely wrapped around your waste tightly, particularly when maneuvering thru curves.


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Old May 3, 2016 | 08:23 AM
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Max passenger weight - 130lbs.
 
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Originally Posted by BadMoJoe
lean back into the *****!!!!
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Old May 5, 2016 | 08:10 PM
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One thing I haven't seen mentioned,I always make sure my passenger is ready to move
before letting out on the clutch,this is when we first mount up from taking a break or whatever not a stop lights.
 
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Old May 18, 2016 | 09:17 PM
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Get a center stand. Makes mounting much easier.
 
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All these answers are good. I agree with one in particular. She don't get on or off without my say so. It's usually a head nod but she knows by now. When she needs to readjust herself she will tap both my shoulders. But never in a curve or turn. We are about to leave from Dallas to Yellowstone in a few weeks. This is our 3rd big trip plus we have quite a few shorter ones in between. We usually ride every weekend weather permitting. Start slow. Have fun be safe! MIKE
 
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