I don't mind it when my wife falls asleep behind me, it is when I fall asleep in front of her on a ride that scares the hell out of me.

 

I was with a small group on a ride a couple of years ago and a friend's wife had fallen asleep at the end of a long day. She fell off as he pulled up to a stop sign. Fortunately, he was slowing down and only going about 10-15 mph. She got pretty torn up. Lots of bruises, elbows and knees scraped. Any faster and it would have been much worse. Keep her awake!

 

Thanks for all of the input everyone, it seems that a lot of ladies sleep on the back of the bikes. i guess i'll just keep an eye on her and let her sleep when cruising down the hiways and byways! The bungie cord idea is'nt bad either!

 

Nah, it's her snoring that opens the intercom VOX that concerns me. I learned to tap the brakes before making any moves.

 

have the same deal. My wife will set back and get on her phone and text people during the trip and has fell asleep several times. As said before I know she is asleep when she lays her head on my back. But at least she isnt complaining about my speed

 

I will never ride behind a bike with a tour pack and a passenger you guys have scared the crap out out of me I did not release so many of you guy were riding around with sleeping wives on the back!

 

A couple bungee cords and a HANS device should solve the problem...only SHE will be wide awake at the end of the ride and you will be sleepy...which,in retrospect,may not be a bad thing....

 

I would not like someone falling asleep riding with me, to much could happen. My pipes are to loud anyway so I don't really think she could.

 

This is an interesting point. I thought my wife was unique in napping on the back of the bike. I too have been worried when I feel her helmet knocking. I have considered a number of options for safety. There are belts available but I don't think that solves the issue and actually seems more dangerous. Perhaps a safety strap of some sort that breaks with a predetermined amount of force for an accident situation, but would hold under mild tugging situations. At the risk of hijacking the thread, I'd love to hear others thoughts on this.

Also considered the Kuryakyn Passenger Armrests as part of this purpose.

 

Anything over a couple of hundred miles and mines guaranteed to take a nap or 2.
She sleeps most of the way to Daytona and to DC everytime.
Never bothers me, I just always nudge here a little when we're stopping.