Help riding motorcycle?

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..

My sweetie has a yahama yzf 600. I usually just sit up a little bit when he launches. You can look ahead, when the light turns green it is time to go. he also asks if I am ready before the starts out of the driveway. I usually cruise along with him with my elbows on my knees, and my hands on the cuff of his jacket. He doesn't want me to sit up above him , it creates drag.

I also put my hands in his beltloops sometimes. If you use the gas tank make sure that you don't have on some jewelry that can mess up the paint on the tank. learned that the hard way. Thankfully the paint damage isn't noticeable.

What I don't like is when he slows down. I used to have to like you said, use the tank to keep from bumpin helmets or bodies, which isn't that big a deal by the way. The better method is to put a hand under the tail of the bike unless that is where the exhaust is. There is also a strap made in to the seat, that I don't like to use unless I have to. Sweetie would rather me hold on to him.

Get him to tell you before he hauls *** so you can get a good hold on. The force from launching can make you feel like you might come off the back of the bike. The faster he goes the lower, and closer to him I get! He should be taking it easy with a newby though/ I felt the same as you at first, but now I am hooked.

I ride with a motorcycle club (All sportbikes) and we have women ride with us on our slower rides all the time. Our rides are generally 250 miles on average and I have never had a problem with comfort. Actually I can ride long distance no problem. The weight distribution is better because it is on the riders feet, hands, stomach and butt. Because of this riding distance is not too bad. Or at least not as bad as some might think. Once a passenger is added to the mix comfort is gone.

Here is how I ride with women on the back.

1) First off I don’t take off from a start fast. I roll on to get to speed. i also brake earlyier to prevent diving the front end.

2) If I plan to down shift and take off I will tap her leg so she knows we are preparing for launch.

3) As the rider I like the passenger to put there hands on the tank, to keep their weight off me. If they fall back they put their hands around my waist.

4) It is also ok if they put their hands in my jacket pockets.

5) on corners I want them to look over my inside should just so they can see what is coming up. DON’T TRY and HELP. The worst thing is when they try to help and upset the bike in a corner.

6) at stops I will signal for them to step off the bike. Otherwise stay on. If Im not ready for the weight shift we could be lying on the ground.

As a rider I just want constant movements so that I can predict what the bike will be doing. Ride a really long ride. 200 miles or more. You will be sore but after that riding will seem easier and you will be broken in.

If you ever fall asleep on a ride, you are riding on the back of a geezer glide with a guy who is proud of his beer gut. Riding should be fun and when I’m having fun I don’t fall asleep. Do you fall asleep having sex?…I hope not.. and if you do fall asleep the problem is likely the same. ;-)

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.

First, I'll tell him to get a bike that is a cruiser. If he doesn't, then the next best thing is to have a sissy bar installed. that is the vertical bar that attaches to the frame and has a padded back rest for support. That will keep you from falling off the bike. There should be (required by law in the US) to have a strap in the middle of the seat for carrying passengers. He may have been sitting on it, or for that matter, may have removed it. You should be able to hold onto that, and that will keep you more secure. On some bikes, there is also grab bars on either side of the seat to hold onto. That not only helps keep you in your seat, but also helps when the bike is leaning, in a turn. Tell your friend to either get those things installed or get another passenger. I'll bet there are a lot of guys willing to take you for a spin, that have those safety features on them. On my cruiser, my female passengers have a tendency of falling asleep they get so relaxed, with the wind hitting them in the face. Their helmets are continually bumping into mine, which means they were so relaxed that when I hit the brakes they weren't rigid.

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!!!

Don't ride with the douchebag. If he can't take a new rider with him at a decent pace and let you get used to it, then you're on a deathtrap. All his posturing and showing off does nothing for you, does it?

A GOOD rider rides smoothly with a passenger, establishes non-verbal signals to let you know when to hang on, ease up, move back, etc., and more importantly FOLLOWS these signals.

You are riding with a SQUID, and if you value your skin you should stay away from his bike.

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 :-)

Yes. I can't see far, myopia, but ride almost daily. You can get sunglasses/glasses that fit over your prescription glasses. You can also get goggles or best of all, use a FULL FACE helmet. That provides the best head protection, and most wind protection while you wear your glasses.

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!