My Wife Wants To Ride (pillion)

NAKID · November 30, 2015, 01:39:20 PM

So the wife finally got the courage and we went and bought gear this weekend. Now, she has never been on a bike before, I don't want to take her on the freeway just yet, so where would be a good area close to the IE to get her started and comfortable?

Thanks!

stopintime · November 30, 2015, 02:09:12 PM

Sorry, not what you asked, but have you seen these? Combined with a few cuts in the pegs, they'll 'glue' her in place

http://www.triboseat.com/

http://www.amazon.co.uk/MOTORCYCLE-MOTORBIKE-PILLION-PASSENGER-HANDLES/dp/B00B4RN6HM

NAKID · November 30, 2015, 02:36:29 PM

Quote from: stopintime on November 30, 2015, 02:09:12 PM
Combined with a few cuts in the pegs, they'll 'glue' her in place

Cuts in the pegs? The ones on the 821 seem pretty grippy, especially compared to the ones I had on the S2R1000

Quote from: stopintime on November 30, 2015, 02:09:12 PM
http://www.triboseat.com/

Looks like it's made from this stuff...
http://www.amazon.com/Shelf-Drawer-Liner-GARAGE-Black/dp/B007GYPUF8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1448922790&sr=8-1&keywords=non-skid+shelf+liner

Speeddog · November 30, 2015, 03:27:33 PM

IE is a big place.

Roughly where's your location?

stopintime · November 30, 2015, 03:32:50 PM

Quote from: NAKID on November 30, 2015, 02:36:29 PM
Cuts in the pegs? The ones on the 821 seem pretty grippy, especially compared to the ones I had on the S2R1000

Looks like it's made from this stuff...
http://www.amazon.com/Shelf-Drawer-Liner-GARAGE-Black/dp/B007GYPUF8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1448922790&sr=8-1&keywords=non-skid+shelf+liner

I haven't seen the 821 pegs, but if they're grippier than our S2R pegs - it should be enough.

The somewhat important difference between shelf liner and Triboseat is the open parts - the result is more pressure on each thread which makes them stick better (I've tried both). Also nice with the sturdy string which fastens the cover well. YMMV

Not forgetting the important part here: very good that she's up for a ride

NAKID · November 30, 2015, 05:30:07 PM

Quote from: Speeddog on November 30, 2015, 03:27:33 PM
IE is a big place.

Roughly where's your location?

Norco. I-15 and 6th Street

Speeddog · November 30, 2015, 06:29:42 PM

Temescal Canyon from ~Corona down to Lake Elsinore.

From Temescal you can go East on Cajalco, loop around Lake Matthews.

NAKID · December 29, 2015, 12:30:09 PM

Quote from: Speeddog on November 30, 2015, 06:29:42 PM
Temescal Canyon from ~Corona down to Lake Elsinore.

From Temescal you can go East on Cajalco, loop around Lake Matthews.

Took a trip down to Lake Elsinore on Christmas Day. It was a nice day for a ride, lots of slower stuff for her to get comfortable on. Spent most of the time <50mph. Long sweepers getting her comfortable with leaning. She's really starting to like it. Next two investments: Sena intercom, panniers for short weekend trips to either Vegas or Phoenix to visit family.

Privateer · December 29, 2015, 08:34:37 PM

the Clinton Keith-Tenaja-Volcano-Carancho-De Luz-Rancho California route is a nice extension from Ortega and drops you off in south Old Temecula.

NAKID · January 25, 2016, 03:03:22 PM

Picked up some Givi bags from Jeff at MonsterParts. Threw them on and realized that with them mounted far enough forward to clear the rear signals, she couldn't reach the passenger pegs (she's only 5'0"). Oh darn, now I NEED an integrated tail light kit. And while I'm at it, a tail chop kit.

Both came from MotoDynamic (Integrated Tail Light, Tail Chop) and are very well built and have the proper connectors to hook into the existing wiring harness.

Also got a plate that mounts to the back of the license plate to lock both helmets (Helmet Guardian) since the stock setup won't work with the bags on.

So far the whole setup works well and she's starting to enjoy it more. I think the next trip will be an overnighter to either Phoenix to visit my family or Vegas to visit hers.

Speeddog · January 25, 2016, 03:31:28 PM

I've not ridden to Vegas.
But I rode from Tucson to Riverside on my Monster in one day about 10 years ago.
It was definitely in the top five 'most miserable days I've had on a bike'.
Just sayin'.

NAKID · January 25, 2016, 04:26:46 PM

Quote from: Speeddog on January 25, 2016, 03:31:28 PM
I've not ridden to Vegas.
But I rode from Tucson to Riverside on my Monster in one day about 10 years ago.
It was definitely in the top five 'most miserable days I've had on a bike'.
Just sayin'.

On the S2R1000, I rode from the Norco to Phoenix and back in 18 hours.

Vegas is much shorter (about 250 from us) and getting 45mpg compared to 25mpg for the SUV makes sense. Especially when it's just going to be the two of us...

Speeddog · January 25, 2016, 04:44:24 PM

Granted, it makes sense, $30 is $30.

There's 'destination' trips, and 'journey' trips.
I prefer a car for the former, and a moto for the latter.
Even moreso with a relatively newb pillion.

NAKID · January 25, 2016, 05:36:54 PM

Quote from: Speeddog on January 25, 2016, 04:44:24 PM
Granted, it makes sense, $30 is $30.

There's 'destination' trips, and 'journey' trips.
I prefer a car for the former, and a moto for the latter.
Even moreso with a relatively newb pillion.

True, and that's definitely on the list. But, I'd like to get her comfortable with some real distance on the bike before we do any 'journey' trips. She's still building up her strength.

Privateer · February 14, 2016, 12:05:40 PM

Quote from: NAKID on January 25, 2016, 03:03:22 PM
Oh darn, now I NEED an integrated tail light kit. And while I'm at it, a tail chop kit.

Both came from MotoDynamic (Integrated Tail Light, Tail Chop) and are very well built and have the proper connectors to hook into the existing wiring harness.

careful with those around here. some cities are more enthusiastic about citing for those than others. If you can see the ocean from your bike, is especially true.

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