Keeping the girl on the bike

[DeuceNYC]

Lately a few passengers have mentioned how it's a bit scary riding on the back since it's hard to know where the seat ends. While having them hold on tight can be fun, when they started giving me the heimlich I figured a mod was needed. Do you guys know if there is any part out there or have made one yourself that provided a sort of rail at the back of the seat? Kind of like the SV650 pic here.

[Holden]

It's kinda big, but: http://www.monstrack.com/backrest.html

[Michael]

Girl Falls Off Motorcycle

[Goat_Herder]

DUDE....  THAT'S BRUTAL!!!  It's one thing when a squid shows off and wrecks, but it's another thing when the passenger eats sh*t becuase the rider is an idiot...

[No_Normale]

Doh!
Perhaps you should have them hang onto your inseam? 

But seriously, isn't there an entire chapter in Total Control?

Just answered my own question Chapter 14... "Riding Two-Up" It shows some of the proper ways to hold and  lean etc. Perhaps teaching the girl a few techniques would be more helpful. Certainly cooler looking than an "Oh S*@t" handle.

[Raux]

my wife road 2-up for 2000 km.. biggest problem was her sliding forward when her legs got tired. we had look at getting a the givi rear rack system to give her something to hold, but in the end i felt way more comfortable her holding me. I knew if she was prepared for any manuever, could tell when she was paying attention or getting tired. there's a lot of feedback. i think if she was holding a rail... is she holding it tight. is she stretching, is she... to many if's for me.

[KnightofNi]

my wife road 2-up for 2000 km.. biggest problem was her sliding forward when her legs got tired. we had look at getting a the givi rear rack system to give her something to hold, but in the end i felt way more comfortable her holding me. I knew if she was prepared for any manuever, could tell when she was paying attention or getting tired. there's a lot of feedback. i think if she was holding a rail... is she holding it tight. is she stretching, is she... to many if's for me.

my g/f started letting go of me and holding the grab rail yesterday. it freaked me out and i was afraid to do anything, but when we got to a corner she leaned in and held onto me.
she enjoyed the ride a lot more when she did that.

however, i would feel safer if she was leaning in and i could feel her body position.

[Raux]

yeah that was my situation too. without her leaning in or holding on i wasn't confident she was leaning into the turn with me. maybe if we have comms i could check with her before turning?

[Flipside725]

Motorcycle Consumer News had an "innovation of the month" that was a handlebar that attached to your tank for the passenger to hold on to. I can't remember what issue, but me thinks it was maybe 2 winters ago. Apparently race schools will use it for students to get the "full experience." I'll try finding out what brand it was, but if someone can chime in 

[stopintime]

Being in contact with the rider is IMO essential for both to know what's going on.

To help further I got the TriboSeat sticky passenger seat cover, TechSpec tank grip pads and a "love handles" belt to hold on to.

My Monster friend has the Monstrack. They like it a lot, his GF often falls asleep if there aren't enough twisty stuff going on.

[causeofkaos]

riding a cruiser and having a sissy bar for your passenger to lean against is one thing when i had my cruiser it was no big deal for my wifes body position but on a sportier set up, like mentioned before its critical to feel what your passenger is doing, when i finally took my wife on the monster for a ride it was obvious after a bit that i had to pull over and remind her what she needed to do for it to be a safe ride for both of us.

[Flipside725]

Found it: http://www.a-sider.com/produits,ingles.html

Its a handle that attaches to your tank and gives passengers both the ability to wrap their arms around you, for balance purposes, and a sturdy handle to hold on to. Pricey, but worth it if you're doubled up alot.

[Michael]

Lost my girlfriend

[herm]

duct tape has always worked well for me

[Greg]

Found it: http://www.a-sider.com/produits,ingles.html

Its a handle that attaches to your tank and gives passengers both the ability to wrap their arms around you, for balance purposes, and a sturdy handle to hold on to. Pricey, but worth it if you're doubled up alot.

Here is a pic of a similar device in action