My other half wants to get on the back of the new Multi 1200S. She has never been on the back of a bike but wants to. Naturally she is very nervous and scared. I have the top box which will be on giving her more security. However, I kind of understand the first hurdle she has come by... How on earth does she get on? If I sat stabling the bike, normally a pillion would put the fot on the peg on the side they are on (right foot on the right peg if stood on the right) and then sling their other leg over and go from there. Just like a horse. But, with me at the front, and a top box at the back. The pillion pegs being the height they are. How does she get her leg over? oi oi. Stupid question I know, but I'm trying to fill her with confidence when all I'm doing it laughing at her failing to get on... Any tips?
It does, but ideally I want her to learn without the need for it. As I don't want the center stand on...
So by that reckoning you think throwing her into the deep end first thing is a good idea? How about gently breaking her in (ooer) by doing the 1st few with bike on centre to let her get a feel of it (fnarr fnarr). Sadist.
Hmmm, good point. However, there must surely be a knack to getting on? Does the side stand have enough strength in it to hold a person whilst on the side stand?
I just put my left foot on the pegs and just fling my other leg over. I'd practice with centre on so as to avoid her pulling you and the bike on top when she falls over. Until shes got used to it. It will save her berating you once you laugh at her.
I was pillion on a multi with top box I used to be able to ballerina over the top box holding on to the rider Otherwise get her to put her leg between you and the top box kinda like sliding through a narrow gap Both ideas while standing on the peg
On my GSA I usually leave the side stand down, but keep the bike upright. That way if it does topple the stand will stop it going right over (and you dont put excessive strain on it otherwise). With me leaning as far forward against the tank as I can, Mrs Biscuit gets on with her full weight on the (LHS) pillion peg, knee bent and then over (with a wiggle). It's even easier near a kerb. Miss Biscuit (my dance teacher daughter) on the other hand, just puts her left foot on the pillion peg, points to the sky with the other leg and sits down :biggrin: If that fails, try one of these ....:wink: .
how about you find yourself a mate to play 'you' - then you can take the roll of your 'other half' so long as she doesn't catch the pair of you ' in the act ' you can work out what you think would work out best for her (invoice in the post)
