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nateandcourt
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tell her not to put her feet down at stops... and when and how to mount and dismount.
Instruct her how to hold on either your waist
or the grab rail.
I ride with my wife all the time. The scooter will handle much differently. You want to get a feel of this on the first few turns. With more weight the scoot will lean much differently. Tell her to keep her body in line with the bike, you do not want her to throw off your balance.
tell her not to put her feet down at stops... and when and how to mount and dismount.
Instruct her how to hold on either your waist
or the grab rail.I ride with my wife all the time. The scooter will handle much differently. You want to get a feel of this on the first few turns. With more weight the scoot will lean much differently. Tell her to keep her body in line with the bike, you do not want her to throw off your balance.
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I have a Black Jack, Me and my gal go out on it all the time, It's snug if you're a Clydesdale (over 200), We weigh 280 lb. together, I'm 5'6" -160, she's 5'4 -120... hope I'm not in trouble now. 
The ride is slower, Just take it easy and enjoy the ride
When making turns, Have her relax and look over the shoulder of the side your turning, It automatically sets the balance.
The ride is slower, Just take it easy and enjoy the ride
When making turns, Have her relax and look over the shoulder of the side your turning, It automatically sets the balance.
If trees screamed when they were cut, We would stop cutting them down...
If they screamed all the time... We would cut them all down!
If they screamed all the time... We would cut them all down!
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Fr0zen and I have ridden 2 up together for over 1000 miles. I've had 2 consistent problems riding 2 up.
1. Its a lot harder holding the scoot up at stops. So be prepared for that.
2. My Vino has pretty good acceleration, and if she wasn't expecting it, a jolt of gas and she'd almost slide off the back. Nice and easy does it.
1. Its a lot harder holding the scoot up at stops. So be prepared for that.
2. My Vino has pretty good acceleration, and if she wasn't expecting it, a jolt of gas and she'd almost slide off the back. Nice and easy does it.
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Lostmycage
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Lean's been covered. Have them look over the shoulder in the direction of the turn.
No feet down (again, been covered, but very important).
Develop a communication system. A tap-code or a full on headset com system, it doesn't matter. You need to know when your passenger is nervous, hungry, thirsty, needs to potty or just stretch their legs. If their uncomfortable, they get fidgety - fidgety means they shift around to get comfortable - which means your center of gravity is shifting unexpectedly. They'll do this unconsciously when you're at low speeds (slowing down for a stop light) which can be extremely unsettling.
Make sure the rear tire is at the max capacity, and not low or unchecked. If you can adjust your rear suspension, do so - according to the bike's recommendations. Oh, heck, while you're at it, check the front too.
A backrest or a firm top case with a pad will help a passenger's confidence immensely.
Don't over-ride the passenger. If you can barely handle the long ride, how do you think your guest feels?
And last but most important: before you set out, realize that you're taking another person's well being into your hands. Don't ride the bike at it's ragged edge, don't push the limits of corners, braking, speed, etc. I make sure that my passenger (my wife) is wearing just as much if not more protective gear than I am.
I wouldn't suggest touring on a Buddy, but a quick trip for some ice cream or a burger can be fun and rewarding. I wanted to go a lot further with my wife, so I bought bikes that were specifically built for 2 people. A properly equipped bike makes all the difference in the world on two-up trips. I've always looked at the Buddy as a solo scoot that can carry an extra person occasionally or in a pinch. Keep that in mind when toting someone around... there's not a lot of space back there.
My two cents, take 'em or leave 'em.
No feet down (again, been covered, but very important).
Develop a communication system. A tap-code or a full on headset com system, it doesn't matter. You need to know when your passenger is nervous, hungry, thirsty, needs to potty or just stretch their legs. If their uncomfortable, they get fidgety - fidgety means they shift around to get comfortable - which means your center of gravity is shifting unexpectedly. They'll do this unconsciously when you're at low speeds (slowing down for a stop light) which can be extremely unsettling.
Make sure the rear tire is at the max capacity, and not low or unchecked. If you can adjust your rear suspension, do so - according to the bike's recommendations. Oh, heck, while you're at it, check the front too.
A backrest or a firm top case with a pad will help a passenger's confidence immensely.
Don't over-ride the passenger. If you can barely handle the long ride, how do you think your guest feels?
And last but most important: before you set out, realize that you're taking another person's well being into your hands. Don't ride the bike at it's ragged edge, don't push the limits of corners, braking, speed, etc. I make sure that my passenger (my wife) is wearing just as much if not more protective gear than I am.
I wouldn't suggest touring on a Buddy, but a quick trip for some ice cream or a burger can be fun and rewarding. I wanted to go a lot further with my wife, so I bought bikes that were specifically built for 2 people. A properly equipped bike makes all the difference in the world on two-up trips. I've always looked at the Buddy as a solo scoot that can carry an extra person occasionally or in a pinch. Keep that in mind when toting someone around... there's not a lot of space back there.
My two cents, take 'em or leave 'em.
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Hijacked Thread
Ok - This is not the right forum... yet the topic is perfect!
This will work for both guys and gals...
We need a "Scooter Photo Scavenger Hunt" and the picture is you on your bike with what you would call a "hottie" ! ! !
I said it would work both ways, so gals start thinking of where you can pick up a Chippendales kind of guy and take them for a ride... and guys, well most of y'all don’t need any help here at all.
And this way we can help show anyone lurking yet too afraid to ask the same question – how to ride two up with a hottie!
Just an idea, who wants to start this in the Scooter Gallery!
This will work for both guys and gals...
We need a "Scooter Photo Scavenger Hunt" and the picture is you on your bike with what you would call a "hottie" ! ! !
I said it would work both ways, so gals start thinking of where you can pick up a Chippendales kind of guy and take them for a ride... and guys, well most of y'all don’t need any help here at all.
And this way we can help show anyone lurking yet too afraid to ask the same question – how to ride two up with a hottie!
Just an idea, who wants to start this in the Scooter Gallery!
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Re: Hijacked Thread
What if you're a hottie yourself? Would a picture of just you on your scooter count?MYSCTR wrote:We need a "Scooter Photo Scavenger Hunt" and the picture is you on your bike with what you would call a "hottie" ! ! !
Understand: I'm only asking hypothetically.
