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Help riding motorcycle? |
Ok my friend took me for a ride on his motorcycle, it's not a cruiser it's one of those Suzuki RX something (sorry I really don't know much about bikes) andway it's the kind where he really has to lean forward while driving... So I was riding on the bike with him and at first I was holding onto him but then the force when we were taking off was sooo much I locked my hands together and was sort of holding myself up by pushing on the gas tank. It felt like if I didn't do that the force of taking off would throw me into him and he would fall off or lose control. This was scary. I need some help to become comfortable riding on the back of a motorcycle. where should I hold onto, should I try and hold myself up or just go with the force? (my arms are VERY sore and we only rode for about 30 mins.) Please help?? key things to remember for your safety on the back of a motorcycle. only ride with someone whose riding ability you trust. then get yourself some gear, jeans/boot/denem jacket/leather gloves/helmet is a very minimum. (protective gear WILL make you feel more secure) next, when you ride, use your knees, legs and foot placement to secure your position on the bike.Use the balls of your feet on the pegs and that will give you more leverage to secure the rest of your body, use your knees to hold the riders hips, you will notice that you now support your weight with your lower body/abs. then, use your arms as a brace against the tank (but dont put your weight on them), and when he takes off lock your hands togeather at the thumb with the palms down. so when he shifts you dont slam into him because your hands are still bracing the tank. i hope that helps. i ended up getting my own bike because i want to be in control. i wear my gear, min of full face helmit, leather jacket, gloves, jeans, boots. also, you want to be relaxed and not tense, you want to flow with the rider and not work against him. no sudden movements, keep your butt planted. in time you can work out a code for faster/slower, and stop.. Source(s): lots of experience riding on the back til i got my own, I have concidered riding passenger while on a closed road course to see how well we could do riding together. i am also in the process of teaching a 7 yr old how to ride passenger with me. Those bikes are not for riders. So uncomfortable I can't imagine anyone "riding" one for long periods of time. They are built for speed and not comfort. And they are generally ridden by young & inexperienced riders who simply want to go fast! With that said, make sure you are always dressed appropriately. That means long pants (denim or leather), boots, jacket (denim or leather), protective eye wear, helmet, and leather gloves. I don't care how hot it is outside, NO flip flops, no shorts, no tank tops! Tell the driver to stop taking off like a mad-man. If he's accelerating so fast that you feel like you can't hold on, he's going to kill you! You should always place your feet firmly on the foot rests. You hold on to his waist firmly, but not so tight as to squeeze him. Around turns, you lean into the turn. Never grab him! And remember, in the event of an accident, the bike passenger is canon fodder. There is no where for you to go and nothing to protect you. So you need the proper riding gear on you at all times. Have fun :-) You will find the key is to grip with your knees,their is a thing called a pillion pall,a type of belt with handles on that your mate can wear,to give you something beter to hold onto.Have fun! If your friend can't teach you how to passenger-ride, you probably shouldn't be riding with him. Actually, nothing in your question would make me want to ride with him. OMG!!! I don't know if it could ever really be comfortable. I know exactly what you mean My hubby has a Kawasaki and I love riding with him, but I have to really think it over because I know I am going to be very sore the next day. I usually put my body against his, but with my feet make sure that I'm not putting all my weight on him. And usually if he is going fast enough I just hold on to the tank. But its usually harder when he is not going very fast. For some reason its harder to keep you body balanced to where you don't feel that you are pushing him forward. But it is very painful the next day...LOL I also just sometimes hug him and again with my feet try to keep my balance and not put all my weight on him. Its also really good to ask "him" how he feels and how he prefers for you to hold on.... Good Luck!!! I have to agree with a few people, if he could not teach or tell you whats comfotable for him maybe you should not ride with him. I've been in the back of crotch rockets quiet a few times and I love it!!!! I hold on to the guy and when he slow down I tend to kinda push off on the gas tank so I dont squish his balls LOL As far as being sore the next day is normal and its like riding a horse. |
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