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Well, my dad is saying that my little brother can ride on his motorcycle behind him, as long as his feet touches the pegs. For some safety reasons I just want to know.
Answer
Pillion Passengers
It may seem obvious but carrying a pillion passenger at least doubles a riders responsibility. Anyone who elects to carry someone on the back seat of a motorcycle has an obligation to keep him or her safe. It is a resonsibility that must never be taken lightly.
Legalities
The legalities of carrying a passenger are essential knowledge for every rider.
* A learner driver is not allowed to carry a pillion passenger.
* A secure seating position is required. If a child cannot place their foot on the pegs it does not comply with the law. Kits are available to accommodate the length of childrens legs.
* The rider is responsible for the safety of the passenger. This means if you are in an accident with a pillion passenger, they have the right to sue the rider if necessary.
* It is your responsibility to ensure that the pillion passenger wears a correctly fitted and fastened helmet.
Good Pillion Passenger Guide
Experienced riders can only ride the way they want when they have gained the confidence of their passenger. If you want to impress someone who is trusting enough to be your pillion passenger, here are a few ways of doing so.
* Before a potential passenger gets on the back of your bike make sure that he or she is equipped with all the right clothing (including boots and gloves) and a safety helmet of the correct size, securely fastened.
* Have a verbal briefing before the ride. Impress upon them that you are aware of your responsibilities towards them and that you will ride well within your capabilities and the bikes limitations.
* Tell them not to get on or off the bike without your say so, as you need to have both hands on the handlebars to maintain control of the bike.
* Make sure they know that they shouldn't try and assist when cornering.
Their best posture is to be just a 'sack of potatoes' and just sit there.
* If rider and passenger are not using an intercom system, agree on a communication system of physical taps on the back or hip. If you intend on a long-term partnership with someone, invest in an intercom system.
* Ride more smoothly than you've ever ridden before. Pull away slowly, but positively, and accelerate and brake progressively. Try to get every gear change as jerk-free as possible.
* Finally, don't forget that the extra weight of a passenger will change the bikes characteristics. More braking distance will be required and braking will be tempered. Therefore, more time will be required to overtake and braking distance will need to be increased.
* Beware of the passenger falling asleep; this will often be made apparent when the passengers helmet bangs onto the back of the riders helmet. At times like this an intercom system or a good thump on the side of the head will solve the problem.
Pillion Passengers
It may seem obvious but carrying a pillion passenger at least doubles a riders responsibility. Anyone who elects to carry someone on the back seat of a motorcycle has an obligation to keep him or her safe. It is a resonsibility that must never be taken lightly.
Legalities
The legalities of carrying a passenger are essential knowledge for every rider.
* A learner driver is not allowed to carry a pillion passenger.
* A secure seating position is required. If a child cannot place their foot on the pegs it does not comply with the law. Kits are available to accommodate the length of childrens legs.
* The rider is responsible for the safety of the passenger. This means if you are in an accident with a pillion passenger, they have the right to sue the rider if necessary.
* It is your responsibility to ensure that the pillion passenger wears a correctly fitted and fastened helmet.
Good Pillion Passenger Guide
Experienced riders can only ride the way they want when they have gained the confidence of their passenger. If you want to impress someone who is trusting enough to be your pillion passenger, here are a few ways of doing so.
* Before a potential passenger gets on the back of your bike make sure that he or she is equipped with all the right clothing (including boots and gloves) and a safety helmet of the correct size, securely fastened.
* Have a verbal briefing before the ride. Impress upon them that you are aware of your responsibilities towards them and that you will ride well within your capabilities and the bikes limitations.
* Tell them not to get on or off the bike without your say so, as you need to have both hands on the handlebars to maintain control of the bike.
* Make sure they know that they shouldn't try and assist when cornering.
Their best posture is to be just a 'sack of potatoes' and just sit there.
* If rider and passenger are not using an intercom system, agree on a communication system of physical taps on the back or hip. If you intend on a long-term partnership with someone, invest in an intercom system.
* Ride more smoothly than you've ever ridden before. Pull away slowly, but positively, and accelerate and brake progressively. Try to get every gear change as jerk-free as possible.
* Finally, don't forget that the extra weight of a passenger will change the bikes characteristics. More braking distance will be required and braking will be tempered. Therefore, more time will be required to overtake and braking distance will need to be increased.
* Beware of the passenger falling asleep; this will often be made apparent when the passengers helmet bangs onto the back of the riders helmet. At times like this an intercom system or a good thump on the side of the head will solve the problem.
First ride on the back of a motorcycle. What should I consider? How should I prepare myself?
Mousegirl
There is this guy who likes to take me for a ride on his motorcycle. I'd like to ride on the back seat of a bike for a long time and I think I should take this chance. I trust this guy, he is riding for more than ten years now and he already gave me some advices.
Nonetheless I'd like to ask for your advice.
What should I keep in mind when riding?
How should I prepare? That guy has already got a helmet for me and he said I could borrow some gear off his sisters or friends. What clothing, shoes etc. is the best for protection?
Thanks in advance.
Answer
You -do- have health insurance, right? I mean, just in case.
When I carry a passenger I give them a little 'briefing'. It's not hard to ride on the back of a bike, I mean it doesn't require any special skills. You really just to just sit tight and hold on. But there are a few pointers.
1. You know you steer a bicycle or motorcycle by leaning, right? So let -him- steer. You sit upright, don't shift your weight around, especially in a turn. Keep your torso lined up with a bike, lean with the bike in a turn like 'dead weight'. Hopefully he won't try to 'impress' you by leaning really low in a turn. That can be a little scary until you get used to it.
2. You have to hold on! The best thing is to put your arms around his waist. I used to tell pretty girls to sit as close to me as possible to 'consolidate the center of gravity', but that's baloney. 8^) The thing is, the driver anticipates braking, rapid acceleration, turning, etc. but the passenger doesn't. A motorcycle can accelerate very quickly, so it's good to be holding on. Not necessarily very tightly.
3. Keep your feet on the footpegs even at stops. If he takes off unexpectedly and your feet are on the ground you can wrench an ankle pretty bad. Put your feet down only when you're getting off.
It would be nice to have a leather body suit or proper motorcycle jacket and pants and gloves and proper boots to protect you in a spill, but if he's a halfway decent rider the chance of a spill is not that great for one ride. Jeans would be fine, and hard shoes--i.e. leather, lace-up or velcro, something that wouldn't come off easily in a slide. Moccasins or pumps or Crocs will come off as soon as you hit the ground! Also gloves would be nice. When you fall off a bike, you instinctively put out your hands to stop yourself, so it would be good to have a layer of leather on the palms. Clothes are not just for abrasion resistance but also to stay warm if it's chilly.
Also, you can't really have a conversation in a bike the way you can in car. Some biker couples who ride together a lot develop a 'code' of shoulder taps and gestures, like two taps on the left shoulder means "I have to go to the bathroom." You don't need to work out anything too elaborate for one ride, but you should be able to tap him on the shoulder when you want him to pull over, and when he does that you can tell him what you need. Besides bathroom breaks, I find when I ride long distances that sometimes I'm just overwhelmed with a strong need for coffee. 8^) And then, of course, a little while later, a bathroom break.
You -do- have health insurance, right? I mean, just in case.
When I carry a passenger I give them a little 'briefing'. It's not hard to ride on the back of a bike, I mean it doesn't require any special skills. You really just to just sit tight and hold on. But there are a few pointers.
1. You know you steer a bicycle or motorcycle by leaning, right? So let -him- steer. You sit upright, don't shift your weight around, especially in a turn. Keep your torso lined up with a bike, lean with the bike in a turn like 'dead weight'. Hopefully he won't try to 'impress' you by leaning really low in a turn. That can be a little scary until you get used to it.
2. You have to hold on! The best thing is to put your arms around his waist. I used to tell pretty girls to sit as close to me as possible to 'consolidate the center of gravity', but that's baloney. 8^) The thing is, the driver anticipates braking, rapid acceleration, turning, etc. but the passenger doesn't. A motorcycle can accelerate very quickly, so it's good to be holding on. Not necessarily very tightly.
3. Keep your feet on the footpegs even at stops. If he takes off unexpectedly and your feet are on the ground you can wrench an ankle pretty bad. Put your feet down only when you're getting off.
It would be nice to have a leather body suit or proper motorcycle jacket and pants and gloves and proper boots to protect you in a spill, but if he's a halfway decent rider the chance of a spill is not that great for one ride. Jeans would be fine, and hard shoes--i.e. leather, lace-up or velcro, something that wouldn't come off easily in a slide. Moccasins or pumps or Crocs will come off as soon as you hit the ground! Also gloves would be nice. When you fall off a bike, you instinctively put out your hands to stop yourself, so it would be good to have a layer of leather on the palms. Clothes are not just for abrasion resistance but also to stay warm if it's chilly.
Also, you can't really have a conversation in a bike the way you can in car. Some biker couples who ride together a lot develop a 'code' of shoulder taps and gestures, like two taps on the left shoulder means "I have to go to the bathroom." You don't need to work out anything too elaborate for one ride, but you should be able to tap him on the shoulder when you want him to pull over, and when he does that you can tell him what you need. Besides bathroom breaks, I find when I ride long distances that sometimes I'm just overwhelmed with a strong need for coffee. 8^) And then, of course, a little while later, a bathroom break.
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