yeah thats what scares me the most. if she somehow falls off and gets hurt, then i'm responsible and i have that hanging over my head. plus, i doubt my parents would let me continue to ride if something like that happened

 

I think it would always be wise to realize that there's the temptation to show off a little with come cute thing holdin on. But just keep in mind that they will be MUCH more pleased & impressed if you give them a safety briefing, and then take them on a really cool mellow ride that leaves them wanting to do it again soon!!!

Chicks dig guys that show by their actions they are protective & care about the girl. Will go MUCH further than making her almost pee her pants!!!

 

She won't fall off if she hangs on.... Also how old are you??? Just wondering cause you said your parents wouldn't let you ride anymore???

 

have you set up your suspension to your weight? Thats one of the first things you should do, then you should set up the suspension to support the additional weight of the rider... I can't stress this enough, if you don't the rear end will sag like a car with blown shocks. Bike will handle a lot different but thats a no brainer... You need to tell the rider to do exactly as you do, if you lean, they lean. If you scoot up, they scoot up. As far as the weight goes on your body, you can't really get used ot it until you have a 110lb person leaning on you, as my girl did the couple of times I gave her a ride.. it's worst on the brakes so brace yourself when stopping... people don't realize how much they need to hold themselves up... tell them to grab you with there legs if they can, not just there arms...

 

i'm a whopping 17 years old lol

great advice everyone. i especially loved Jet Jockey's post lol. Thats so true. The first time my dad took my mom out on his bike, she got pretty scared, but then learned to enjoy it and lean with the bike, etc.

 

I couldn't say it any better than this. Make sure that you periodically, while keeping your eyes on the road ahead, reach back and rub her knee. Do it absentmindedly, almost as an afterthought. When at stoplights, put your hand over hers, look back and ask if she's okay. You can thank me later. [sm=smiley2.gif]

 

haha! that is such a great idea! though with my luck it'll probably just get me slapped lol

 

As ive posted in the passenger threads..im not keen on riders because we as humans cant read minds.If something happens and u have to worry about two people instead of numero uno...thats trouble....Enjoy the hottie... ive got no pegs and a cowl...but i ride within my limits ...alone...LOL

 

riding with a passenger i easy, plus my feet dont even reach the ground..

 

yea same here.