Need Some Advice On 2-UP Riding
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Walnut Creek, CA
After several years of riding with me, my 14-yr-old daughter is the model passenger and loves riding more than even I do. But the downside is I'm starting to worry about what kinda biker-dudes she's gonna be attracted to now. 
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Atlanta
easy fix send her to riders school ( msf, riders edge, ect )and buy her 1 of her own as soon as she is old enough (17 here in Ga.)
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Atlanta
Do not try to back out of parking spaces with passenger on-board. back out and then let her board took me 3 drops to figure this one out.
Been riding with the same passenger for about 30 years remaining neutral is good but there is some work in remaining neutral such as the looking over the inside shoulder in the curves and not squirming to much. you may have to buy new saddle before long rides and stop around every 100 to 150 miles. I just make this my standard fuel stop. above all make your passenger as comfortable as possible. they have more time to think how uncomfortable they are because they arn't having to worry about controlling the bike
Been riding with the same passenger for about 30 years remaining neutral is good but there is some work in remaining neutral such as the looking over the inside shoulder in the curves and not squirming to much. you may have to buy new saddle before long rides and stop around every 100 to 150 miles. I just make this my standard fuel stop. above all make your passenger as comfortable as possible. they have more time to think how uncomfortable they are because they arn't having to worry about controlling the bike
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Jackson, Michigan
My wife climbed on the first time and directly planted the heel of her boot right in the top front of the bag lid. It's still there.
+ 1 on checking the air in the suspension (this will take a couple of trys to get it right for your combined weight and drive style) and tires. Purchase the HD suspension pump and tire gauge. I know there not cheap - just do it and you'll be happy cause they work fantastic, and save much frustration.
+ 1 on checking the air in the suspension (this will take a couple of trys to get it right for your combined weight and drive style) and tires. Purchase the HD suspension pump and tire gauge. I know there not cheap - just do it and you'll be happy cause they work fantastic, and save much frustration.
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: West Virginia
Probably one just like her DAD!!!
Tom
Two-up is alot of fun with the one you Love. Take the advice given and be patient with her till she feels comfortable. Find a smooth low traffic road and ride.
Tom
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From: Northern California
Practice braking at a variety of speeds. Light on the front brake with a passenger, coast to a stop using the rear brake only. Get both feet down to avoid any balance problems. Also, demo a panic stop as well, so she knows to brace when the front brake is heavily engaged.
As mentioned earlier, a backrest is a good investment. It instills confidence.
As mentioned earlier, a backrest is a good investment. It instills confidence.
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Novice
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Selinsgrove PA
Hey guys thanks for all the great advice, I am a little less worried about it now. I just hope she enjoys it as much as I do because when the weather is nice I will be on 2 wheels.
6th Gear
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All good advice Heres what my wife did. she closed her eyes for a short time to get used to the feel then she would do it every so often until she could feel the bike that way she said it was more of a natural thing after getting comfortable on the bike she had me do fast take offs and stops in a parking lot that way she knew what to expect took about a week of easy ride and training now we have been coast to coast most the time I have to look to see if shes back there
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Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Hutchinson, KS
Ask a question and you get plenty of advice. My 2 cents and it's already been mentioned. Have the kick stand down and have them get on from the left side. Have them get off if you are backing up, backing up on a down slope and turning is extra risky of a tip over. Have fun.
Tourer
Joined: May 2008
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From: Spokane Valley, Washington State
Sound advice already given here!
The only thing I would add is to plan on stopping. . . a lot! Mine loves to ride as much as I do and we have done over 700 mile days together, but we started out in the first days of riding together by doing 30 miles at a time before stopping to allow to aclimatize herself to this new activity. Now my girl has not ridden before so that may be different if your new passenger is used to riding already.
The only thing she has ever mentioned to me is looking at the pavement while we are riding. That still freaks her out a little. . so she never looks. . .
Nothing more fun than having your best friend riding with you and sharing this experience together We have a so much fun for the last 10 years!
The only thing I would add is to plan on stopping. . . a lot! Mine loves to ride as much as I do and we have done over 700 mile days together, but we started out in the first days of riding together by doing 30 miles at a time before stopping to allow to aclimatize herself to this new activity. Now my girl has not ridden before so that may be different if your new passenger is used to riding already.
The only thing she has ever mentioned to me is looking at the pavement while we are riding. That still freaks her out a little. . so she never looks. . .
Nothing more fun than having your best friend riding with you and sharing this experience together We have a so much fun for the last 10 years!