Taking Passengers

[deathblow]

During a superbowl party I attended, I switched bikes with Mike D for a day and took 3 different passengers for a ride. 2 of the girls had never been on a back of a bike. I can't believe how much I missed taking a passenger. The last girl I took used to ride so she knew the drill. I was definitely a little tired taking a passenger, back to back to back, but it was worth it. One of them actually wants to go to Palomar or Potrero, but the others just want to cruise.


There are guys who sell passenger pegs that will go with my Sato Banzai mounts, but I'm afraid that the passenger's legs will get real tired after only a short time. They are very similar to this, and you can tell by the location that the feet placement are very high.

http://www.rccycleparts.com/MyGallery/Images/Passenger%20Peg%20Kit%20Installed_jpg_jpg.jpg

[shichyea]

We should have another two up day in the near future. Maybe just a lil cruise out to julian? Or potero cafe...

[shichyea]

...oh and you know Snizzle's licking his chop's checking out your pillion pegs! eww!! lol!

[Bryant]

Allan, does the RC51 have a real seat for a pillon by any chance? I thought those came with solo tails only?

[dre_2k2_f4i]

How strange -- pasta_fredo and I were just talking about pillions because of my experience this past weekend. I had one good and one bad pillion.

http://img.aguto.com/albums/03r6c/IMG_7796.jpg

The only problems with the high pegs and seats are the mounting and dismounting for the vertically challenged. My shorter passenger gracefully fell off her perch because she kept reaching for the ground but never really touched down... kinda hard to explain.

Any chance of getting longer extensions to put the passenger pegs lower? The stock R6 are kinda low considering how high the seat is.

-- edit --
Meant to mention: out of the 5 passengers that I have had on the R6, only one complained about being cramped up top. The other 4 commented on how high they were, but did not mind the position of their legs until it was time to get on or off the bike.

[shichyea]

Originally posted by Bodmaster
I thought those came with solo tails only?

I think the 'seat' is a rubber mat with a piece of double sided tape slapped on. ... ouch! LOL!

Originally posted by Dre
My shorter passenger gracefully fell off her perch because...

I know what you mean... I had someone almost fall off while trying to slide off one side (almost dragged us both down), rather than hopping off... :-p

[Bryant]

Dre, I'm not sure what happened but it felt like Tracy had a really hard time getting on and off my bike too. I felt really bad and didn't really have any ideas on what would make it easier except to park next to a curb when i dropped her off at my place.

[a43-Dan]

tell em to put their hands on their seat and hop off backwards.

[MatrixChick04]

Originally posted by shichyea
We should have another two up day in the near future. Maybe just a lil cruise out to julian? Or potero cafe...


make it a trip to julian then we all can have pie and hot choco. mmmmmmmmmm :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

[GPTECHMAN]

Originally posted by shichyea
We should have another two up day in the near future. Maybe just a lil cruise out to julian? Or potero cafe...

Im down, or maybe even roads like wynola...so I can go super slow through them....Im not sure thou if nic will ride ont he back...I think that she might be driving next time. :rolleyes:

[MatrixChick04]

Originally posted by Bodmaster
Dre, I'm not sure what happened but it felt like Tracy had a really hard time getting on and off my bike too. I felt really bad and didn't really have any ideas on what would make it easier except to park next to a curb when i dropped her off at my place.


i rememeber seeing her have such a hard time getting on your bike when you left nike night. but once you get the hang of it, its not that hard. i will have to give tracy lessons on how to get on and off. since i am the same size.

[Arnold_R1]

Originally posted by deathblow
During a superbowl party I attended, I switched bikes with Mike D for a day and took 3 different passengers for a ride. 2 of the girls had never been on a back of a bike. I can't believe how much I missed taking a passenger. The last girl I took used to ride so she knew the drill. I was definitely a little tired taking a passenger, back to back to back, but it was worth it. One of them actually wants to go to Palomar or Potrero, but the others just want to cruise.


Allan is it me or is that passenger peg only held up by one bolt?!?!


Originally posted by shichyea
We should have another two up day in the near future. Maybe just a lil cruise out to julian? Or potero cafe...

My g/f mentioned many times that she misses riding so maybe a 2 up ride could actually happen in the near future.

[kc1717]

my gf loves to go,...im down for what ever you guys want palomar, or whatever

[CjrJAM]

My girlfriend is down also, let's go!












Hope my wife doesn't mind :shocked:

[deathblow]

Originally posted by Arnold_R1
Allan is it me or is that passenger peg only held up by one bolt?!?!

It two bolts I think, at least from this drawing.

http://www.rccycleparts.com/MyGallery/Images/Passenger%20Peg%20Solid%20Model%202_jpg_jpg.jpg

[deathblow]

Yeah, the pillion seat is extremely small on the RC51, I think the smallest of any bike I have ever seen. One thing that is nice about it is that it is so small, it doesn't help the passenger stay in place, so when I brake hard, she'd always scoot forward into my seat, lol. ;)

I either order those extension brackets for the pegs, or get my forks done, sucks to have to make that choice.

[redhead4u]

Have you seen those love handles that they sell for passengers to hold on it? Just a belt that the driver wears with two handles for the passenger to hang on to.

[deathblow]

Originally posted by redhead4u
Have you seen those love handles that they sell for passengers to hold on it? Just a belt that the driver wears with two handles for the passenger to hang on to.

Yeah, I have seen those in some of the mags. I wonder how they work. I usually just like my passenger to grab me around the waist and clasp hands in the front.

[TreAdidas]

Originally posted by deathblow
Yeah, I have seen those in some of the mags. I wonder how they work. I usually just like my passenger to grab me around the waist and clasp hands in the front.

You dog!


HA HA HA....


As far as mounting and dismounting the R6.... I usually just tell them to wait until I have my footing and then I tell them to just stand up on the pegs and swing around to the left..... that way they don't scratch my bike all up and they can succesfully touch the ground without falling.... as long as you are ready for it it shouldn't tip your bike over... just stress that they MUST TELL you befor ethey do anything.

[CjrJAM]

Originally posted by deathblow
I either order those extension brackets for the pegs, or get my forks done, sucks to have to make that choice.
Psss FORKS

[CjrJAM]

Originally posted by redhead4u
Have you seen those love handles that they sell for passengers to hold on it? Just a belt that the driver wears with two handles for the passenger to hang on to.
If the pillion goes you go, no likey :eek:

[dre_2k2_f4i]

Originally posted by deathblow
Yeah, the pillion seat is extremely small on the RC51, I think the smallest of any bike I have ever seen.
What, the maxi pad Honda claims is a seat?

The handles are basically a belt worn around the driver's waist. I'm not sure what keeps them from rotating around, though. I usually have passengers put their hands on the gas tank.

[deathblow]

Originally posted by dre_2k2_f4i
What, the maxi pad Honda claims is a seat?

The handles are basically a belt worn around the driver's waist. I'm not sure what keeps them from rotating around, though. I usually have passengers put their hands on the gas tank.

When my passengers put their hands on the gastank, they usually get really tired after only a short while. I like it when they hug me close ;).

[neattoes3000]

When is this thing happening? Lately I have been 2 up anyway, but it would cool to ride two up with others. My girl loves it back there. As a mater of fact, she is signing up the MSF class and may get a bike of her own. I can't wait. Anyway, anyone go to that Pacific track time? I hear they have a 2 up session so you can give you significant other a spin around the track. Sounds interesting.

Craig

[TreAdidas]

Originally posted by dre_2k2_f4i
What, the maxi pad Honda claims is a seat?

The handles are basically a belt worn around the driver's waist. I'm not sure what keeps them from rotating around, though. I usually have passengers put their hands on the gas tank.

Se I make the passenger do double duty... when we are accelerating hold onto me and when we're stopping make sure you put your hands on the tank.... makes the ride more enjoyable for the both of us :)

[deathblow]

Some pics of my little ride. Thanks to Ronnie for letting me borrow his dope ride.

[deathblow]

Another :).

[deno]

beautiful eyes.


Where'd you guys ride to? Cruise the beach or hit up some twisties?

[deathblow]

Actually it was her first time on the bike yesterday, and she had previously sworn that she would never get on one. We just went cruising on the freeways, but now she loves it and wants to hit up some twisties.

[BOO1919]

Originally posted by deathblow
Actually it was her first time on the bike yesterday, and she had previously sworn that she would never get on one. We just went cruising on the freeways, but now she loves it and wants to hit up some twisties.

You should get twisted with her! If you dont I will!:-p HaHa!

[deno]

Originally posted by deathblow
Actually it was her first time on the bike yesterday, and she had previously sworn that she would never get on one. We just went cruising on the freeways, but now she loves it and wants to hit up some twisties.


really? I would think being on the freeway next to all those cars at such a high speed would be scary for a first timer. I know it was for me when I had to ride passenger one time!

I give major props to girls that hop on the back of a bike. Definitely more "thrilling" than actually being the pilot.

[deathblow]

Originally posted by deno
really? I would think being on the freeway next to all those cars at such a high speed would be scary for a first timer. I know it was for me when I had to ride passenger one time!

I give major props to girls that hop on the back of a bike. Definitely more "thrilling" than actually being the pilot.

We had to get to there in stages though. First we went around the block and she was okay with that. Then we went cruising around Coors Ampitheater (that's where we were chillin). She was a little freaked out, but was cool to try riding farther. I definitely give her props because she was so afraid in the first place, but I just convinced her that I was a safe rider and that I couldn't stunt to save my life, haha.

[deathblow]

Originally posted by BOO1919
You should get twisted with her! If you dont I will!:-p HaHa!

Are you done smelling your passenger seat? haha :-p

[BOO1919]

Originally posted by deathblow
Are you done smelling your passenger seat? haha :-p
I took it off and slept with it last night!HaHA!

[deathblow]

Originally posted by BOO1919
I took it off and slept with it last night!HaHA!

LOL :-p

[dre_2k2_f4i]

Originally posted by BOO1919
I took it off and slept with it last night!HaHA!
http://www.aguto.com/s/smilie_puke.gif

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I had another pillion ride on Sunday. Wasn't planning on it, but my friend said she was too tired to ride her own bike and hopped on the back of mine. As we got going, I felt something pressed up against my back. This is new as the '03 R6 rider seat is HUGE and people have trouble getting up against me without banging helmets. And then I remembered, "oh, right, she's kinda 'endowed' in that area." ;) Too bad I was wearing a 'Stich... with a back protector. We took a nice, easy pace up the Crest to Angeles Forest Highway to Lake Elizabeth Rd. to Green Valley for lunch with some friends. For the return route we hopped on San Francisquito to Bouqet.

This time, I remembered to inflate in my tires and adjust the preload settings before she threw her leg over the pillion seat -- the bike felt precise instead of slushy.

[deathblow]

Endowment, yeah!!

[shichyea]

Sounds like you had fun up at the Breast ... I mean Crest. ;)

[CjrJAM]

Originally posted by shichyea
Sounds like you had up at the Breast ... I mean Crest. ;)
:clap: :-p

[Arnold_R1]

Originally posted by deathblow
We had to get to there in stages though. First we went around the block and she was okay with that. Then we went cruising around Coors Ampitheater (that's where we were chillin). She was a little freaked out, but was cool to try riding farther. I definitely give her props because she was so afraid in the first place, but I just convinced her that I was a safe rider and that I couldn't stunt to save my life, haha.

Props Allan! :clap: :clap: Ronnie, has your bike always been that color is that some coostoom paint! :lol:

[deathblow]

Originally posted by Arnold_R1
Props Allan! :clap: :clap: Ronnie, has your bike always been that color is that some coostoom paint! :lol:

Yeah, I had to borrow Ronnie's bike because noone wanted to get on the ugly Honda first ;) .

[Ikazuchi]

Originally posted by deathblow
Actually it was her first time on the bike yesterday, and she had previously sworn that she would never get on one. We just went cruising on the freeways, but now she loves it and wants to hit up some twisties.

Emily was the same way . . . swore she'd never get on a bike . . . now she loves going for rides and is considering getting her own bike.

[TreAdidas]

Originally posted by dre_2k2_f4i

This time, I remembered to inflate in my tires and adjust the preload settings before she threw her leg over the pillion seat -- the bike felt precise instead of slushy.

Hey Dre.... how many additional clicks did you give your preload?

[deathblow]

Originally posted by TreAdidas
Hey Dre.... how many additional clicks did you give your preload?

Sounds like a personal problem. :-p

[MatrixChick04]

by any chance can we have a two-up trip to julian? maybe on a weekday or something.

[CjrJAM]

Originally posted by deathblow
Sounds like a personal problem. :-p
:lol:

[dre_2k2_f4i]

Originally posted by TreAdidas
Hey Dre.... how many additional clicks did you give your preload?
Jacked the rear up all the way, and the front harder by 2 lines. Tire pressure 36/36.

[GPTECHMAN]

yeah I concur on the tire pressure...never jacked up the preload, but makes sense...Im just lazy

[BOO1919]

Originally posted by Arnold_R1
Props Allan! :clap: :clap: Ronnie, has your bike always been that color is that some coostoom paint! :lol:

Yeah, its custom paint.

[deathblow]

Originally posted by GPTECHMAN
yeah I concur on the tire pressure...never jacked up the preload, but makes sense...Im just lazy

Not when it comes to posting. :cool:

[Arnold_R1]

Originally posted by BOO1919
Yeah, its custom paint.

NICE! :clap:

[BOO1919]

Originally posted by Arnold_R1
NICE! :clap:
Tanks!:-p

[Arnold_R1]

Ronnie, where is that color from? OEM paint?

[BOO1919]

Originally posted by Arnold_R1
Ronnie, where is that color from? OEM paint?
Its the OEM paint yeah. Its the same grey as on the yellow 2003 GSXR750.