rode 2 up today..............

[painterman67]

Now I know this is not much to brag about considering what this bike is capable of. but for me its a big step. Considering the person on back is the most important person in my life.

 

It is also the first time I've had a passenger since getting back on a bike in 20 years. (Big wreck). Fortunately I wasn't hurt way back then, but I still ride with those demons every now and then. Add the pressure of my wife being with me and the old demons rose up and said hello.They were imidiately quieted as soon as the front tire hit the pavement and my wife put her arms around me a spoke in my ear. She told me all was well as our children were there to protect us from harm.

 

HAd a few nervous moments. The first stop. The first hard turn and the other first that came along.

 

 

 

Now just to remember to raise the air pressure the next time. As all was well and comfy, but rearend bottomed out a time or 2. Put her on the center stand and put the sytem to the high level and all was well with life again.

 

 

 

I now its not much to brag on , but I just had to anyways.

 

thanks for lisetening, or should I say reading.

David

[mini-muffin]

Glad to hear it now the next time will be a breeze.

 

Margaret

[BoomerCPO]

Glad to hear all went well for you and the wife! Keep riding, be cautious,and enjoy the ride!

 

Boomer.....who knows that riding 2up is jest like $ex....the more ya do it the better ya get at it.

[RedRider]

Just a suggestion that might settle those demons - take the Experienced Rider Course - with your wife.

 

At least locally (here in WI) it is offered. When I took it a couple of years ago, I did it on Saturday by myself, and again on Sunday with my wife on the back. Since she had not ridden much with me, I think it gave her additional confidence in my riding - as it did me.

 

RR

[Aimhigh]

I sure share your thoughts...it is one thing to ride a motorcycle...it is a tremendous responsibility when you have someone sitting behind you, with their life in your hands...especially someone as special as your wife!

[Wizard765]

I do 90% of my riding 2 up. I love it. My wife loves it and that makes it much better. It's something that we can do TOGETHER... Yes is is a big responsibility and my wife is very good at keeping me in check...

[Iowawegian]

Feels good to overcome demons, doesn't it? Congrat's to both of you. She sounds like a wonderful person!

[GuthDaddy17]

Thanks for the great story, It's important to keep in mind the resposibility and the joy that comes with riding 2 up. Please keep us up to date!!!

[Venturous Randy]

I have put over 99,000 miles on the bike and am very happy that the majority of it was with my wife. It also helps that she is a very good passenger.

I agree about taking the courses, but in the mean time, I suggest you find a big empty parking lot and do a lot of different maneuvers. Do figure 8's, slow turns and practice some stops just short of a panic stop, especially with using the front brake. With your bike having the integrated braking system, it takes out some of the problems the 2nd genners have, and remember that 70% of braking effectiveness is from the front brakes.

Another thing that really makes the 2-up riding experience more enjoyable is having a good intercom system. Since my bike is a standard, we don't have the built in intercom, so we have a Chatterbox system that works very good.

Thanks for the story of you and your wife "making memories".

RandyA

[Sailor]

I have not ridden much for the past 3 years. Medical reasons, but this year my wife and I are going to Nelson. I am trying to log as much time as I can to get the feel of it again before going. Practice builds confidence.