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I've got an '01 F4i and it doesn't have a passenger handle at the back seat. Does someone make a handle that I can mount back there? Or is it just a matter of finding a different way for the passenger to hang on. I've found so far the my passengers keep mashing into me when I change gears or hit the brakes. Which way does your passengers hang on?
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You don't need a handle. A great technique my buddy's girl taught my wife was to place her hands on the tank between my legs. With her hands pressed against the tank makes it so she can counter the force of her leaning into me when I am down shifting or breaking. She sometimes uses just one hand against the tank while the other is around my waist. They both say this is actually more comfortable then both arms around the waist of the rider. On longer rides I use the one hand technique and place my left hand on hers. 
. If you want to avoid scratches on your tank make sure your passengers remove their rings or that they wear gloves. Also you won't be able to totally avoid the annoying knock to the back of your helmet you might get from your passenger. Sometimes it can't be avoided.
It has only been two months but just like me my wife is getting a lot better the more she rides on back. She is a lot more comfortable, aware and can anticpate when I am going to slow down. While coasting to a stop at red lights she totally lets go and she's like "what's up?" as if she's been riding for years. LOL I tell you what she is far removed from the death hug of her first ride.
. If you want to avoid scratches on your tank make sure your passengers remove their rings or that they wear gloves. Also you won't be able to totally avoid the annoying knock to the back of your helmet you might get from your passenger. Sometimes it can't be avoided.It has only been two months but just like me my wife is getting a lot better the more she rides on back. She is a lot more comfortable, aware and can anticpate when I am going to slow down. While coasting to a stop at red lights she totally lets go and she's like "what's up?" as if she's been riding for years. LOL I tell you what she is far removed from the death hug of her first ride.
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There is places that make them, they bolt under your pillion seat. You may find that its a bit more easy going on the passenger`s back as they can remain more upright. Up to you, or use the method Tribal uses its a good one.
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You don't need a handle. A great technique my buddy's girl taught my wife was to place her hands on the tank between my legs. With her hands pressed against the tank makes it so she can counter the force of her leaning into me when I am down shifting or breaking. She sometimes uses just one hand against the tank while the other is around my waist. They both say this is actually more comfortable then both arms around the waist of the rider. On longer rides I use the one hand technique and place my left hand on hers.. If you want to avoid scratches on your tank make sure your passengers remove their rings or that they wear gloves. Also you won't be able to totally avoid the annoying knock to the back of your helmet you might get from your passenger. Sometimes it can't be avoided.
It has only been two months but just like me my wife is getting a lot better the more she rides on back. She is a lot more comfortable, aware and can anticpate when I am going to slow down. While coasting to a stop at red lights she totally lets go and she's like "what's up?" as if she's been riding for years. LOL I tell you what she is far removed from the death hug of her first ride.
You don't need a handle. A great technique my buddy's girl taught my wife was to place her hands on the tank between my legs. With her hands pressed against the tank makes it so she can counter the force of her leaning into me when I am down shifting or breaking. She sometimes uses just one hand against the tank while the other is around my waist. They both say this is actually more comfortable then both arms around the waist of the rider. On longer rides I use the one hand technique and place my left hand on hers.
. If you want to avoid scratches on your tank make sure your passengers remove their rings or that they wear gloves. Also you won't be able to totally avoid the annoying knock to the back of your helmet you might get from your passenger. Sometimes it can't be avoided.It has only been two months but just like me my wife is getting a lot better the more she rides on back. She is a lot more comfortable, aware and can anticpate when I am going to slow down. While coasting to a stop at red lights she totally lets go and she's like "what's up?" as if she's been riding for years. LOL I tell you what she is far removed from the death hug of her first ride.
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