Passenger mounting
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Toronto, ON Canada
RE: Passenger mounting
That's exactly how my wife and I do it. We're parked in a skinny stall in our condo underground garage. I have to back the bike out of the stall before she can get on it. I do the nod, she gets on and connects her comm cable. Once I hear her voice in the headset, I know e're good to go. 
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2007
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RE: Passenger mounting
We were practicing this very thing this weekend.
First she would grab her right jeans leg and lift it over the seat = this resulted in her calf getting bruised. She's 5'10" so this was an option.
Then we tried me standing moved up on the tank for more room. This worked fine = she'd throw her leg over then hitch back into her seat.
Then... got the short plastic antennae so she could use her board and mount like described above. That works best.
Shame that dude made fun of her.
First she would grab her right jeans leg and lift it over the seat = this resulted in her calf getting bruised. She's 5'10" so this was an option.
Then we tried me standing moved up on the tank for more room. This worked fine = she'd throw her leg over then hitch back into her seat.
Then... got the short plastic antennae so she could use her board and mount like described above. That works best.
Shame that dude made fun of her.
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Motown
RE: Passenger mounting
ORIGINAL: Matt8643
I will back my RK out of the driveway and turn the bike so it is facing out into the street. I then will start the bike and put it in neutral with kick stand DOWN. My g/f gets on from the left side-she always ask if I am ready and then I give her the go ahead. Once she is on I lift up the stand and we are off. When we get to our destination I always stop right before I park and let her off on left side with kickstand still in up position. I then back into the space solo and turn off RK.
I will back my RK out of the driveway and turn the bike so it is facing out into the street. I then will start the bike and put it in neutral with kick stand DOWN. My g/f gets on from the left side-she always ask if I am ready and then I give her the go ahead. Once she is on I lift up the stand and we are off. When we get to our destination I always stop right before I park and let her off on left side with kickstand still in up position. I then back into the space solo and turn off RK.
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2006
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RE: Passenger mounting
its YOUR BIKE and YOU ARE PAYING FOR IT........tell her to get on or off it however she wants....the whole biking world can kiss your ****..all this crap about doing things a certain way is pure horsesh*t
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Powhatan/Staunton, VA
RE: Passenger mounting
ORIGINAL: electraride2
its YOUR BIKE and YOU ARE PAYING FOR IT........tell her to get on or off it however she wants....the whole biking world can kiss your ****..all this crap about doing things a certain way is pure horsesh*t
its YOUR BIKE and YOU ARE PAYING FOR IT........tell her to get on or off it however she wants....the whole biking world can kiss your ****..all this crap about doing things a certain way is pure horsesh*t
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2007
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RE: Passenger mounting
When I saw the topic for this post ("Passenger Mounting"), a whole different picture presented itself in my perverted mind. I think we need a new manual....something like "The Kama Sutra of Motorcycling." That should respond to any similar question for once and for all!
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Lebanon, Missouri
RE: Passenger mounting
ORIGINAL: Seawolf
Well I have seen two methods- 1- throwing a leg over and 2- using the left passenger peg as a step and stepping up and down on the seat.
My wife uses method #2 when mounting. She mounts it just like she would a Horse saddle. Get one foot on floorboard stand up and throw other leg over and sit down.
Work on communication with your wife as well. Let her know it is vital that she give you a tap on the shoulder before she repositions herself on the backseat while your stopped or moving. You don't need any unexpected weight shifting on the rearend.
Our procedure goes as follows:
I mount, kickstand up, roll out of garage and get positioned for takeoff
, then when in neutral with engine running and all set ready to go I give her the ok and she places one hand on my shoulder and the other hand on the backreast, left foot on peg and steps up and over to other peg and then sits down. I give her a few seconds to squirm around and find her spot and when I feel her stop moving I ask if she is ready and if so, we go.
When we arrive at destination I stop BEFORE parking and let her off, then I park the bike Solo. It's just easier to manuver the bike around solo and Safer for her.
All I can say is communication is crucial between the two of you. When your on the bike your a team so communicate like one.
My wife and I have gotten to where we can communicate with just taps on the shoulder or for me I tap her knee.
be safe
Well I have seen two methods- 1- throwing a leg over and 2- using the left passenger peg as a step and stepping up and down on the seat.
My wife uses method #2 when mounting. She mounts it just like she would a Horse saddle. Get one foot on floorboard stand up and throw other leg over and sit down.
Work on communication with your wife as well. Let her know it is vital that she give you a tap on the shoulder before she repositions herself on the backseat while your stopped or moving. You don't need any unexpected weight shifting on the rearend.
Our procedure goes as follows:
I mount, kickstand up, roll out of garage and get positioned for takeoff
, then when in neutral with engine running and all set ready to go I give her the ok and she places one hand on my shoulder and the other hand on the backreast, left foot on peg and steps up and over to other peg and then sits down. I give her a few seconds to squirm around and find her spot and when I feel her stop moving I ask if she is ready and if so, we go.When we arrive at destination I stop BEFORE parking and let her off, then I park the bike Solo. It's just easier to manuver the bike around solo and Safer for her.
All I can say is communication is crucial between the two of you. When your on the bike your a team so communicate like one.
My wife and I have gotten to where we can communicate with just taps on the shoulder or for me I tap her knee.
be safe
Your procedure is exactly like ours!
Supporter
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Northford, CT
RE: Passenger mounting
What everyone has mentioned is the correct method. However, you and your wife have to find out what is best for you. My wife has M/S and can not get on the bike without my help. That means I am not on the bike when she is half on. When I get on and straighten the bike then she picks up her left leg. This works for us no matter how it looks.
Short story about a$$---e giving you a hard time. We rode with a new group and the ride leader gave us a hard time about my wives way of getting on the bike. I bit my toung and said nothing. Turns out a week later ride leader dropped his bike at a stop. People took pictures of him on the ground posted them on chapter web site sent then to everyone! What goes around comes around!
Short story about a$$---e giving you a hard time. We rode with a new group and the ride leader gave us a hard time about my wives way of getting on the bike. I bit my toung and said nothing. Turns out a week later ride leader dropped his bike at a stop. People took pictures of him on the ground posted them on chapter web site sent then to everyone! What goes around comes around!
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Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 622
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From: oklahoma
RE: Passenger mounting
My wife steps onto the left floorboard with her left foot while holding my shoulder and swings her right leg over the seat and sits down. Communication is the key for a pleasant ride.
Oh by the way, you should chew the HOG Director A$$ out one on one. He has failed about ever rule HOG has on leadership by his actions. He should of made a suggestion or even shown your wife how to get on a bike. Get even vote someone else in next year. Have fun and ride.
Oh by the way, you should chew the HOG Director A$$ out one on one. He has failed about ever rule HOG has on leadership by his actions. He should of made a suggestion or even shown your wife how to get on a bike. Get even vote someone else in next year. Have fun and ride.
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2007
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RE: Passenger mounting
Small points here, but maybe it'll help somebody.
When I set up to have my wife get on the bike, I have my calves back against the passenger boards and I lean forward slightly with my elbows bent. I saw another couple do that, so I decided to give it a whirl. For us, that makes the bike solid and my wife is more comfortable getting on. As soon as I feel her settle, I move my legs forward a little and she re-adjusts on the fllorboards.
Also, when your passenger steps up on the floorboard or peg, it helps if they step up at an angle across the bike (if that makes sense) instead of straight up and down. It helps move their weight over the bike instead of just on one side.
When I set up to have my wife get on the bike, I have my calves back against the passenger boards and I lean forward slightly with my elbows bent. I saw another couple do that, so I decided to give it a whirl. For us, that makes the bike solid and my wife is more comfortable getting on. As soon as I feel her settle, I move my legs forward a little and she re-adjusts on the fllorboards.
Also, when your passenger steps up on the floorboard or peg, it helps if they step up at an angle across the bike (if that makes sense) instead of straight up and down. It helps move their weight over the bike instead of just on one side.