the thing I notice is that my timing when I am changing gears is all whacky. I think because I am trying to ride easier that I get all hosed up.

 

Yeah, that happens to me too sometimes.

 

Thanks everybody. This bike is half the weight of my old bike and the higher off the ground so I wanted to make sure.

FYI, it's a chick and she's not fat.

 

I love riding 2up. Especially when she knows what to do back there. my ex knew how to ride and it was great. This new girl I had on there knows how to do it too, just has a problem seeing over me so is not knowing when to expect the oncoming turns. She used to ride on back of an R6 which the passenger seat was higher. I am 6'4, she is prob 5'4 or 5'6

 

I agree with most here reguarding just being relaxed.Take control and enjoy the ride.

 

Relaxation is key. I use hand signalsas reminders. Encouragement goes a long way. I had a new passenger this weekend and it took awhile, butbymid-day she was comfortable leaning far over in the sweeping turns, and then the speed could safely increase.

It was a bear when 1st saddling up. I used my remote preload adjuster to stiffen the rear end, and reduced therebound damping and the bike began to feel closer to 1-up. I could then manuever easily.

Another thing is to properly prepare them for the ride and what to expect. Insist they wear good safety gear and give them a pre-ride safety breifing (sp?).

 

Just tell me that it's a not a guy. but like before just click up one or two on the rear spring.

 

I always just tell her to look over my shoulder for the side in the direction of the turn. Keeps her from leaning the wrong way or shifting much.

 

Only the better passengers do it consistently.