Sleeping passenger's anyone???
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From: Bedford UK
The Vestibular System, part of the inner ear.
"The body's sense of balance and orientation is governed by several systems. One of these is called the vestibular system, whose structures are housed in the inner ear. Both hearing and balance information are transmitted from the inner ear to the brain via the same nerve, the auditory nerve. The vestibular system is constantly sending information to the brain that helps keep the body in balance. It also helps us to know unconsciously where the head is in space."
Hence while riding round a corner asleep on the back of a bike, the head is in balance, but if the sleeper slumps to one side their subconscious wakes them up.
"The body's sense of balance and orientation is governed by several systems. One of these is called the vestibular system, whose structures are housed in the inner ear. Both hearing and balance information are transmitted from the inner ear to the brain via the same nerve, the auditory nerve. The vestibular system is constantly sending information to the brain that helps keep the body in balance. It also helps us to know unconsciously where the head is in space."
Hence while riding round a corner asleep on the back of a bike, the head is in balance, but if the sleeper slumps to one side their subconscious wakes them up.
My wife hasn't fallen asleep, yet. but who knows. Years back in So Cal, I had a crouch rocket. I was out working late,clubbing,etc. Done at 4am Girl I met wanted to ride so we headed to the rock store at 7am, had a blast. Coming home she fell asleep, next thing I know I dozed off. I weaved into other lane. The markers woke me up. I think I **** my pants. I dont think the girl even knew. Pulled over to market and pounded the Nodoze. Never again . Sleep then go.
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From: Orange Co, California
The Vestibular System, part of the inner ear.
"The body's sense of balance and orientation is governed by several systems. One of these is called the vestibular system, whose structures are housed in the inner ear. Both hearing and balance information are transmitted from the inner ear to the brain via the same nerve, the auditory nerve. The vestibular system is constantly sending information to the brain that helps keep the body in balance. It also helps us to know unconsciously where the head is in space."
Hence while riding round a corner asleep on the back of a bike, the head is in balance, but if the sleeper slumps to one side their subconscious wakes them up.
"The body's sense of balance and orientation is governed by several systems. One of these is called the vestibular system, whose structures are housed in the inner ear. Both hearing and balance information are transmitted from the inner ear to the brain via the same nerve, the auditory nerve. The vestibular system is constantly sending information to the brain that helps keep the body in balance. It also helps us to know unconsciously where the head is in space."
Hence while riding round a corner asleep on the back of a bike, the head is in balance, but if the sleeper slumps to one side their subconscious wakes them up.
If my rider does the head bump, we pull over and get a bit of rest and stretching done.
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I rode with my daughter...and she would fall asleep on the interstate. SO I would ride with her on local highway (between Melbourne and daytona Florida). A gfirlfriend questioned my story....about my daughter falling asleep....sure enough, I rode with the G/F...to Daytona.....knocking helmets. The G/F soon learned not to doubt me.
I guess it must be boring riding with me is al I can tell.
I guess it must be boring riding with me is al I can tell.