Lots of chicks have been asking for a ride on the 636 lately and since it's my 1st bike and I've only been riding for a little over 2 months I'm really hesitant about it. I don't wanna injure myself or anyone else. The only thing I know about riding someone on the back is that they're suppose to lean with you during turns. Can you guys give me some tips of what and not to do. Thanks guys

 

Dont be a squid. More weight means your suspension is going to be affected greater especially since its a sportbike and I doubt its set up for that much weight. Its going to take a lot longer to stop too. Honestly, i doubt you have been riding long enough to be able to fully handle the bike yourself let alone with someone else on teh back. If you're just talking about doing a short little straight up cruise then thats not so bad. But I'd still be weary.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Etylorcen &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Dont be a squid. More weight means your suspension is going to be affected greater especially since its a sportbike and I doubt its set up for that much weight. Its going to take a lot longer to stop too. Honestly, i doubt you have been riding long enough to be able to fully handle the bike yourself let alone with someone else on teh back. If you're just talking about doing a short little straight up cruise then thats not so bad. But I'd still be weary. </TD></TR></TABLE>

You're probably right. I have 1600 miles under my belt so far. I guess I'll try it with my roomate just around the neighborhood to get a feel for it. Still debating

 

Its good for brownie points with the chicks, but you'll hate it... esp if they're a bad passenger.

 

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yea dude. I'm all about doing whatever it takes to increase my chances of getting some ***

 

find a girl that's 100lbs or less and practice for a bit in an empty parking lot. and then when you feel you're ready to hit the streets, practice for another hour or so in the parking lot. make sure that they do not make sudden movements, AT LEAST lean a little with you in the turns and are always prepared to hold on tight for when you accelerate quickly. oh yeah, and make sure that they pay attention at traffic lights so they aren't looking around and not holding on to anything. that's about all the advice i can come up with from my experience.

 

tell them to hold the gas tank when your coming to a stop or they will be in your seat with you.

 

don't ride a chick thats even semi close to ur body weight if u weigh 150 and she weighs 148 good luck shes probly a hefer and u don't want skinny chicks seeing u with a fat chick then u won't get the hot chicks or the good ***.... pimp a no fat chicks sticker cause they do not look good on the back of bikes... u need a girl with a nice *** prompted up on ur seat....

 

well i gave myself about 3 weeks before i had my girlfriend on the back (so it depends how comfortable you are with the bike and riding in general)...basically its harder to brake...also becareful when you accelerate...you dont want to smash on the throttle because this will surprise your passenger and she might fly back or might tend to hold you tight and pull back on you...turning i actually enjoy my girlfriend on the back when on twisties...its easier to lean...but you have to show her the ropes...lean with you but not too much...and to have her look into the turns wit you...and remember, when stopped or slow speed, tell her not to move around...you can lose your balance this way...but high speeds just tell her to tuck in with you

be safe...i think youll be able to do it...take them around the block or empty parking lot first

 

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HAHA, that should be a law

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by juicyfn &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">well i gave myself about 3 weeks before i had my girlfriend on the back (so it depends how comfortable you are with the bike and riding in general)...basically its harder to brake...also becareful when you accelerate...you dont want to smash on the throttle because this will surprise your passenger and she might fly back or might tend to hold you tight and pull back on you...turning i actually enjoy my girlfriend on the back when on twisties...its easier to lean...but you have to show her the ropes...lean with you but not too much...and to have her look into the turns wit you...and remember, when stopped or slow speed, tell her not to move around...you can lose your balance this way...but high speeds just tell her to tuck in with you

be safe...i think youll be able to do it...take them around the block or empty parking lot first </TD></TR></TABLE>

thanks for the advice everyone

 

Few rules I tell my pass.

1. Only get on and off when I say so.
2. Always keep your feet on the pass pegs.
3. If I'm going to fast, tap my leg. If you want to stop, tap my chest.
4. When turning, DO NOT lean with me. Just look over my shoulder. So if I'm turning right, look over my right shoulder.
5. When braking, squeeze your inner legs against my hips. This will keep your body from shifting fwd and slamming your helmet against mine.
6. Dont squirm around, throws off the balance.
7. If I squeeze your wrist, hold on, front end is about to get light.

 

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7. If I squeeze your wrist, hold on, front end is about to get light.</TD></TR></TABLE>

So you have to let go of the bars, squeeze the wrist, grab back onto the bars and then go? Seems a bit much, and impossible in an emergency.

My rule for that one is if I lean forward and hug the tank hold on for dear life. No extraneous or time wasting movements needed. Good points though.

I would also like to echo the 'no leaning' for the passenger. The passenger should not lean at all!!! EVER!! The passenger should stay straight, and as you mentioned look over your shoulder, but the opposite one you mentioned. If you are turning right they should be looking over your left shoulder because you may be leaning slightly into it and they will have to lean in order to look over your right. It's opposite!

 

The passenger should lean into the turn as you do. They should NOT be looking over your other shoulder because that messes up the balance of the motorcycle. Imagine a 100lb (or more) ballast pulling you towards the outside of a turn...

Besides, they should be looking through the turn towards the exit.

 

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HAHA, that should be a law</TD></TR></TABLE>

It is a law its called Josh Barrette's law of riding a chick I inforce it....

Fat chick comes up to u and ask can i have a ride
just tell them u'll be bulling around yout trailer on the back of ur truck tommoro and u'd be happy to tie them down and drag them around....

I AM THE AUTHORITIE!!!!!!

Law agiast fat chicks on bikes #222

 

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I would also like to echo the 'no leaning' for the passenger. The passenger should not lean at all!!! EVER!! The passenger should stay straight, and as you mentioned look over your shoulder, but the opposite one you mentioned. If you are turning right they should be looking over your left shoulder because you may be leaning slightly into it and they will have to lean in order to look over your right. It's opposite!

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I think the passener should kinda lean...not too much but enought to help you through the turn. plus, you wouldnt want to have the passenger look on the opposite shoulder of the turn. they should always look over the shoulder were the turn exits...

 

I was passenger on my dads bike for 3-4 years before i ever got one and from what i learned is that you (the passenger) should lean a little bit. Someone said it earlier that if you turn right you should be leaned enough to be looking over his left shoulder. Thats basically the best explanation.

 

Well what I notice is that im not a large guy. Im 5'11 and 150lbs and i always find that the girls are almost in my seat. They know without me telling them to hold the tank when I come to a stop. But I am slim and so are the girls I ride with and they almost can fit in the drivers seat while just driving?

ANYBODY ELSE WITH THIS PROBLEM?

 

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So you have to let go of the bars, squeeze the wrist, grab back onto the bars and then go? Seems a bit much, and impossible in an emergency.


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I dont crack the throttle hard in an emergency. Plus I take it you dont ride with just one hand from time to time? I dont mean extended periods, but try it next time you're out. It's not hard at all, and takes seconds assuming you have good control of your bike.

As for the looking through the turns, everyone and their mothers have told me the pass is to look through the turn with you. Even msf instructors told me this.

 

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Have your passengers prop themselves up by putting their hands on your lower back. That will leave some room between the two of you. When you brake, though, there will be more pressure on your giggleberries.

 

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Have your passengers prop themselves up by putting their hands on your lower back. That will leave some room between the two of you. When you brake, though, there will be more pressure on your giggleberries.</TD></TR></TABLE>

lol..."giggleberries"

 

I was riding with a girl last night that weighed maybe 110 lbs. and she would always have her head on the outside shoulder when I turned...I kinda liked it becuase I just dive hard into the turn and she basically brings it back up!!!

 

for some good advice.