Friends/Family as pillion?
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What do you guys do regarding gear - helmets etc? Do all your passengers have their own, do you lend them one of yours, or do you have a spare set of gear for passengers?
Ive got quite a few friends willing to come out, but I dont have a spare helmet, and my head is XS size, so even if I did it wouldnt fit anyone! I was considering getting a medium or something, just so my buddies could come out for a ride. Is that daft and a waste of money?? Do your passengers usually have their own stuff?
Ive got quite a few friends willing to come out, but I dont have a spare helmet, and my head is XS size, so even if I did it wouldnt fit anyone! I was considering getting a medium or something, just so my buddies could come out for a ride. Is that daft and a waste of money?? Do your passengers usually have their own stuff?
I have the same dilema, my girlfriend will in my view need to have her own kit before I'm happy to take her on the bike despite that she thinks she can just borrow one of my spare helmets and be fine. This is obviously irrespective of the fact I'll tone down all my riding with her on the back.
I guess ultimately my credit card will have to take the strain as a compromise
I guess ultimately my credit card will have to take the strain as a compromise
I have my mums helmet that I can borrow if I take people out on it. Only really take my mum out on it, but do want to take my friend out in the summer so shall lend her my spare gloves and textile kit and helmet. I dont like taking people out unless thye have helmet, gloves and proper jacket as minimum. I would feel responsible if they came off and were hurt because they were not wearing proper kit.
VinceFox said:
I never, ever take pillions.
Ive actually engineered all three bikes so they cant take passengers. Too heavy, too much responsibility.
I understand this, the only accident I've had other than a low speed drop was soneone pulling out on me with gf on the back while doing 30mph. We both came off, luckily she was wearing my best gear, I was wearing textiles and mashed up my knee a bit, she landed on her feet unscathed.Ive actually engineered all three bikes so they cant take passengers. Too heavy, too much responsibility.
I don't like taking pillions who aren't bikers out of guilt if something goes wrong now.
jackh707 said:
VinceFox said:
I never, ever take pillions.
Ive actually engineered all three bikes so they cant take passengers. Too heavy, too much responsibility.
I understand this, the only accident I've had other than a low speed drop was soneone pulling out on me with gf on the back while doing 30mph. We both came off, luckily she was wearing my best gear, I was wearing textiles and mashed up my knee a bit, she landed on her feet unscathed.Ive actually engineered all three bikes so they cant take passengers. Too heavy, too much responsibility.
I don't like taking pillions who aren't bikers out of guilt if something goes wrong now.
Owning a lid doesnt make you a biker. If you want to ride, get your bloody own!!
I love taking pillions, but only if I know they're going to be relaxed. A nervous pillion can really upset the stability of the bike. I've got a few disclaimers which I keep in my top box that I make them sign if they really want to come on.
I've got a bunch of a couple of helmets and an RST suit, gloves and boots, which I used when I was learning for them to use.
I've got a bunch of a couple of helmets and an RST suit, gloves and boots, which I used when I was learning for them to use.
Nigel Worc's said:
vonhosen said:
I won't take pillions & I won't be one either.
I normally find your posting informative and sobering at times.What leads you to the above, as I've always done the complete opposite ?
What bike do you have, VH?
Back to topic, I've never been comfortable as a pillion. I've taken people pillion lots of times, though. Generally have had enough gear from friends and family to cover jacket, helmet, boots, gloves - and sometimes trousers, too.
Have got spare helmets, jacket, gloves, trousers ...if they havnt got their own...regulars tend to have their own kit
riding a bike (for many)is about sharing the experience, having fun together, and maybe the pillion will want to do it again or get their own bike
...isnt that how many bikers started? I know I did - I still have many fond memories of pillion rides on older relatives motorcycles when I was young
riding a bike (for many)is about sharing the experience, having fun together, and maybe the pillion will want to do it again or get their own bike
...isnt that how many bikers started? I know I did - I still have many fond memories of pillion rides on older relatives motorcycles when I was young
VinceFox said:
Who, me?
No, me.rsv gone! said:
I used to think VH was an AI algorithm but since he's posted in BB I'm not so sure. It is distinctly illogical (and therefore, human) to ride a motorcycle.
What bike do you have, VH?
What bike do you have, VH?
The most important question of the week I think.Edited by Mr. Potato Head on Sunday 6th May 10:08
Mr. Potato Head said:
VinceFox said:
Who, me?
No, me.rsv gone! said:
I used to think VH was an AI algorithm but since he's posted in BB I'm not so sure. It is distinctly illogical (and therefore, human) to ride a motorcycle.
What bike do you have, VH?
What bike do you have, VH?
The most important question of the week I think.Edited by Mr. Potato Head on Sunday 6th May 10:08
Also i'd imagine that if your partner rides as well, youre less likely to have to give up when them noisy little things come along.
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