Essential Tips For First-time Passengers - Don't Miss Out!

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[p]

My brother had never been on a bike, it was a dream of his. I took him a a short ride. I told him to remain perfectly still and let me do the steering. REMAIN STILL.

We almost crashed twice, he told me he wanted to help and leaned as far into the turns as he could.

Never again!

[correykeen]

I used one of your previous videos to teach my fiancé how to be a passenger. She had been a passenger once before and the guy gave her no instructions and scared the hell out of her. With your video and me being patient and smooth on the bike she loves riding now.

[markokrstonosic]

As a passenger at first i was really ignorant of what being a bike passenger means. And after being one for an extended period of time and slowly getting into bikes, it is of upmost importance to be aware of whats happening on the road and my movements. Maybe be even more serious than the rider.
It is a complex thing, but at the same time, its simple. Keep track of the road while not moving, stay still but calm and relaxed. The body will follow the rider naturally.

It is really fun, and what made me want to get into the bike world.

Also, love the responsible advice at the end!

[motomortgageguy]

I don't know why this isn't taught (discussed) in most basic riding classes. Greg I hope this comes up in eveyones YT search for info on riding 2 up. GREAT info.

[EllaBananas]

Recently started riding with a passenger on my cb300r, surprisingly enough I dont find it near as difficult as I expected. the hardest part was getting used to slow speed and compensating for the extra weight, and also making sure to be extremely smooth with everything I do. Accelerating as gently as I can while also making sure my braking is something my passenger can react to.
Also, the passenger means Im wanting to shift into higher gears for a smoother ride, but my clutch hand has been having carpel tunnel issues so ive been doing clutchless shifting almost exclusivly aside from between first and second gear. The upside of all of this, is that once my passenger is off, I'm able to ride even better than before. Its forced me to focus on smoothness and control of the bars.

[snafu]

Nice video, I waited for 2 years before I let my girlfriend get on the back of my Harley Road Glide until I got used to riding and mastered the white belt and slow-speed maneuvering and like you said at the end of the video I made sure she had full gear like I have before she gets on the bike, and I was one of those Harley guys that backed up my bike with her on the back I will not do that again I will have her get off the bike before I do from now on... Thanks Greg...

[pedrofeliciano]

That info is so great, I’m buying gear and getting ready to ride with my girl and I’m a new rider and now that I saw this video I will practice until I get the belts corrects.
You make it look so easy but as I ride as a new learner I’m experiencing more on the road on how much people don’t pay attention to motorcycles.
So my swerving skills are getting better and my cornering. I’m 59 and I’m not looking to get injured in anyway possible.
Thank again for these educational videos which as help me progress my riding skills.
Bless you

[sosouthern]

todays the first day im considering a passenger and the video drops today. love your content. appreciate sharing the knowledge

[lukasmodry]

This is completely different from what I was taught in driving school.
Where they told me that the passenger should copy the driver's movements body to body. I have to try this.

[pearsehall]

I like your no nonsense attitude practice practice practice and safety gear so important saved my life when I came around a sharp bend to meet a long wheeled spinter van doing a u turn across the road only had time scrub of 10 15 mile but impacted about 45 mph my safety kits saved my life.
Thank you and keep up the good work 👍

[brianaw]

Interesting tip on keeping the passenger dead center - definitely makes sense to make the only factor added weight. I've only had my wife with me, so I tell her to hold on snug and do everything I do. I find that means she doesn't need to think and eliminates the mind reading problem because she is holding on.

[WhiteChocolateTricks]

I'd add some unsolicited advice here to inquisitive riders: If you're nervous about taking a passenger on your bike, maybe that''s a good sign you shouldn't be taking a passenger and need to improve your skills first.

[CustomJack]

I'm soon getting myself a bike. But I think the part that makes me the most nervous, is leaning into turns. I know they do, but the tires just seem like they won't have enough grip for them not to slide out from under me.

[pawelwis]

This planet need more guys like You. Another thing I do realize is that most of my buddy`s don`t have a clue how to ride a bike.

[claytonheslip]

Great clip, I like your philosophy of practicing and to be consistent with practice ( you can never do enough practise) . When I do some of your drills before going out for a ride the ride is so much better.
Thanks for videos.

[frankieromantv]

One thing I noticed I’ve never had a problem finding a date when I’m out and about on my 2005 600cc Suzuki Thanks for sharing I’ve road bikes on and off 15 years but it’s always good to stay teachable and practice thanks for sharing

[paulmorris]

What i love about your channel is the way you explain things. you don't over complicate the instruction. the other part i like is Practice, Practice, practice. i have learnt so much from you and my confidence on a bigger bike has come on in leaps and bounds. Thank you

[brettscott]

I just got a 2011 pcx 125 and my wife is ready to hop on. I've only ridden it four times and definitely don't feel ready for that yet.

[mybibleandmybike]

I mostly ride and practice one up bcs I I commute back and forth to work almost daily but every ride I hear motojitsu in my ear saying shut up and practice so I find the closest parking lot shut up and practice….lol… my wife is the weekend rider but I’m very well prepared bcs I practice 5 days a week while riding even making myself uncomfortable on the bike…. These videos continue to let me know that training on these beautiful machines never ends wether one up or two… great advice teacher…

[grimr]

It's also great to make sure your bike is capable of carrying extra weight. Check tires, suspension, and overall load of your bike to be sure the bike functions well while riding 2 up. Great