The Ultimate Guide To Carrying A Passenger On A Motorcycle

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[MotoJitsu]

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[simonsienna]

What my father had me do as a passenger when I was younger than 12 years old now makes sense to me after watching this video. He always wanted me to hold onto him in a hug with full upper body contact. My head laid on the side, resting on his back. He always reminded me not to move at all when the motorcycle is moving.

[boomerguy]

I learned this lesson the hard way when I was a teenager with a Honda 50 Super Sport in the mid-60's. I became very proficient riding by myself and I wanted my mom to enjoy the ride around our tiny neighborhood. I asked her to hop on without remembering that she didn't even know how to ride a bicycle. When we came to the first turn - a T-intersection requiring a right or left turn - I leaned left but the little Honda went straight ahead no matter how hard I leaned. As I came to a stop in our neighbor's yard (thank God no car was coming), I asked Mom what she was doing back there. She said she was helping me by leaning in the opposite direction. In other words, from the rear we looked like the letter "V".
Bottom line: Before getting on the motorcycle, find out what your prospective passenger knows or doesn't know. You are NOT in full control when you have a passenger.

[jakestn]

i've always found it much easier to have non riders as pillions because they just do as they're told and stay neutral on the bike.

[BD-tppr]

My wife told me see sometimes closes her eyes (as a passenger of course) when she gets a bit spooked when we need to make a u-turn. This way she won't counter lean she says. She is a perfect passenger btw :). Sometimes I have to poke her leg to see if see is still on the bike xD

[sohpol]

Very nice video. A lot of very good points, and I hate riding with passenger because of them. The only passenger I ride with is my wife and that's because she's rider herself, so she has full gear and know exactly how to behave on motorcycle. Greetings from Poland :)

[tonyemans]

Ao was told years ago to dress for the slide not the ride. Wise advise

[musguelha]

I'd be careful about telling a pillion not to move on the bike, especially a first timer. Some take it literally and they get really stiff and end up not enjoying it because they think you're going to crash if they move. Tell them they can adjust their body as long as they warn you first.
Also, for a first timer, teach them a signal to tell you if you're going too fast. Sometimes totally normal speeds seem fast for someone who's never been on a bike.

[dusty_rhodes]

100% Love what and how you teach. I love your videos and I am inspired to practice more. Cheers from Australia!

[austiniley]

Hey I just wanted to say thank you for putting this information out there! My friend asked if I could take her out for a ride and I told her that I'll take her to a parking lot for her first ride and or as many as it takes for her to feel comfortable.
I guess she did some research, and came across your video. She surprised me how well she did especially since she's never been on a bike before, I told her she did awesome and she showed me this video later lol🤙🏽

[mickeypopa]

Great tips! I always thought slightly adjusting your body as a passenger (if your butt is sore) is fine while going straight at speed, but it only makes sense not to move in corners, during slow speed maneuvering or when stopping. That's when balanced mass is most critical and any movement that would upset that balance is very likely to cause a tip over.

[capt.danieldavidson]

Excellent Lesson! If you don't yet Teach MC Safety, please start to do so! I've been riding for more than half a century, and STILL I learned something new from your Instruction. Thanks so much for taking the time to make this video, and for posting it. You have saved lives with this information!

[bonchodikov]

This dude even when he ties his boots makes it look like a big deal

[ulihanel]

Thank you young man, not too often you find responsible people anymore....60yrs... 10 bikes.. 6 accidents.. still alive ...on new bikes...

[aks]

Hey Fast Eddie. Thanks for all your posts. Im really enjoying them and learning so much. I will be buying my first bike very soon and your vids are preparing me for what I will need to know/practice. You put the message over clearly and simply plus you have a really great way or getting things across. Keep them coming

[AZGeek]

Nicely done. I was chuckling at the end because your passenger was slowly increasing in weight as the video went on --- 100 lbs, 150 lbs, and then 200 lbs. Just curious what the camera woman thought of that because she is definitely well south of 200. 😉

[teve]

Great advice.... But, I never put the bike in gear until the passenger is on, and I'm ready to move, IF you have the bike in gear before the passenger climbs on and you both lose your balance, you will let the clutch out and it will shoot forward.. that's not good.. take care and safe riding.. 6teve trekker

[Rindy]

Dann, I love this video. Perfectly explained, even without cuts.

[minimadjohn]

Hello
I live in England and am going to do my UK motorcycle full license. Your videos are amazing. Your explanations are clear and concise. Some instructors here have seen your slow speed videos. Very good indeed. Thanks for posting. John

[ervingreen]

Sitting here thinking about how long it would take to binge watch every video you have on your channel... I'll check back in when im done. Your information is amazing!