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madmanmaigret · 01-10-2008, 12:25 PM

what tips or suggestions does everyone have for a semi-experienced rider who has never ridden with a passenger?

a little background: rode many a dirtbike in my younger days, had an enduro (73 honda cl350) that i drove to high school, rode a different bikes that friends had ('06 busa, '05 katana, '98 gsxr6) now the g/f wants to ride because she sees how much i enjoy it and she wants to ruin my fun.

**reiobard** · 01-10-2008, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by madmanmaigret

what tips or suggestions does everyone have for a semi-experienced rider who has never ridden with a passenger?

a little background: rode many a dirtbike in my younger days, had an enduro (73 honda cl350) that i drove to high school, rode a different bikes that friends had ('06 busa, '05 katana, '98 gsxr6) now the g/f wants to ride because she sees how much i enjoy it and she wants to ruin my fun.

Only advise i have is to remember that it changes the center of gravity and there is a lot more weight on there. the bike will react slower and stop harder. Also make sure they understand the basics of the bike and that they don't jerk around and lean the wrong way and such.

madmanmaigret · 01-10-2008, 12:44 PM

actually she had her moto license before me so i think she understand how she will affect the bike.

madmanmaigret · 01-10-2008, 12:44 PM

but lucky for me she cant reach the grond on the fz so she will not be the driver of it!

**reiobard** · 01-10-2008, 12:47 PM

sounds like a good deal then, like i said, just be sure that you are ready for the "sluggish" feel in the corners and while stopping.

madmanmaigret · 01-10-2008, 12:52 PM

i am assuming you would want to adjust the rear suspension to its stiffest setting. or would i want to keep a little "cush" in there?

**wrightme43** · 01-10-2008, 01:28 PM

Adjust it up.

I like to go and practice in a parking lot, its a safe controlled place to test braking, and leaning with a passenger.

DefyInertia · 01-10-2008, 01:45 PM

Tell her to use the grab rails...you won't even know she is there. One palm up and one palm down and she won't fall off the back or fall into you. Having a top case or sissy bar on there really helps too.

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Originally Posted by madmanmaigret

i am assuming you would want to adjust the rear suspension to its stiffest setting. or would i want to keep a little "cush" in there?

Total weight? Depending on the weight, 5, 6, or 7....7 is not always best.

madmanmaigret · 01-10-2008, 02:00 PM

total weight me:240
her:140
gear ~25
but i guess ill just set it and test it (in the parking lot) until i feel comfortable
thanks guys -Kyle

mikebike · 01-10-2008, 02:30 PM

increase following distance .... and allow for slower stopping time...

or you could just ride bitch and let her drive:P

01-10-2008, 12:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
madmanmaigret Mad like crazy not angry Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sarasota, FL Bike: 08 FZ6 Cobalt Blue (fastest color from FZ1) Posts: 1,750 Rep Power: 983 Member #1085	advice for a newb........ what tips or suggestions does everyone have for a semi-experienced rider who has never ridden with a passenger? a little background: rode many a dirtbike in my younger days, had an enduro (73 honda cl350) that i drove to high school, rode a different bikes that friends had ('06 busa, '05 katana, '98 gsxr6) now the g/f wants to ride because she sees how much i enjoy it and she wants to ruin my fun.

01-10-2008, 01:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
wrightme43 Super Sock Puppet Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bowling Green KY Bike: 07 FZ6 in Blue. Posts: 5,178 Rep Power: 10 Member #42	Adjust it up. I like to go and practice in a parking lot, its a safe controlled place to test braking, and leaning with a passenger. __________________ Texas to update slogan from 'Don't Mess with Texas' to 'We Warned You' as homeowners gun down would-be burglars at record rate.

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mikebike just a moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Central Florida Bike: FZ6 -- Blue Posts: 1,310 Rep Power: 20 Member #357	increase following distance .... and allow for slower stopping time... or you could just ride bitch and let her drive:P __________________ mike http://www.626mikebike.blogspot.com

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madmanmaigret Mad like crazy not angry Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sarasota, FL Bike: 08 FZ6 Cobalt Blue (fastest color from FZ1) Posts: 1,750 Rep Power: 983 Member #1085	actually she had her moto license before me so i think she understand how she will affect the bike.

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madmanmaigret Mad like crazy not angry Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sarasota, FL Bike: 08 FZ6 Cobalt Blue (fastest color from FZ1) Posts: 1,750 Rep Power: 983 Member #1085	but lucky for me she cant reach the grond on the fz so she will not be the driver of it!

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reiobard Postaholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Concord, NH Bike: 2007 FZ6 (The Faster Blue) Posts: 5,376 Rep Power: 72 Member #991	sounds like a good deal then, like i said, just be sure that you are ready for the "sluggish" feel in the corners and while stopping.

01-10-2008, 12:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
madmanmaigret Mad like crazy not angry Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sarasota, FL Bike: 08 FZ6 Cobalt Blue (fastest color from FZ1) Posts: 1,750 Rep Power: 983 Member #1085	i am assuming you would want to adjust the rear suspension to its stiffest setting. or would i want to keep a little "cush" in there?

01-10-2008, 02:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
madmanmaigret Mad like crazy not angry Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sarasota, FL Bike: 08 FZ6 Cobalt Blue (fastest color from FZ1) Posts: 1,750 Rep Power: 983 Member #1085	total weight me:240 her:140 gear ~25 but i guess ill just set it and test it (in the parking lot) until i feel comfortable thanks guys -Kyle

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