Guidance for a passenger

[littleguy88]

lol to number 7 about not helping the rider keep the bike up..i was on the back of my buddies bike once and he was riding on a stone hill sideways...the bike started to fall b/c he forgot i made his center of gravity higher,anyway the bike got low enough so the i could put my foot on the ground and we saved it!!!!!!!

[ChevelleSSLS6]

Originally Posted by likearock4x4

Are there any hand holds that she can use to hold herself back?

no.

I thought of getting some grab handles but after she saw pics of them she's not sure if she'd feel secure holding onto those.
http://www.seastarsuperbikes.co.uk/K...d%20silver.jpg

Originally Posted by cjp91068

I've seen a belt with handles on the sides that the forward rider wears so the passenger has something to hold onto. I've also come across a set of handlebars that bolts onto the gas tank (for sportbikes). If anyone is interested in these, I will find and post links here.

I'm interested in those.

[ispeed77]

yeah, i am interested in those as well for when i take my daughter on rides.

[dvulcan]

Does anyone know if it is legal to have a dog as a passenger. Someone was telling me they saw a pooch on the back of a bike saddled in the seat somehow. My friends know that I am getting a miniature schnauzer and keep asking if I am going to let it ride with me. I would love to show up at their place with the dog on back...

[meanie]

Dogs are fairly common for many riders to have as passengers. In fact, here is a website mainly for that purpose Dogs On Bikes: Dogs That Ride Motorcycles!

I would suggest you check with your local DMV to make sure there are no laws "against" having an animal as a passenger. If nothing against, then I would say it's a go.

One more thing, Please please please make sure your pet is comfortable riding with you and properly secured, preferably to you. I really do hate the idea of a scared pet becoming anxiously separated from the bike and ending up as roadkill.

[dvulcan]

Thanks meanie - absolutely safety first. In fact this is something that I would broach at a campground or something first to get a sense of comfort level...

[cjp91068]

Sorry it took a while to reply to this thread but here are a few links to the items I mentioned earlier;

These are not the exact ones I came across before, if I find them, I will post them here;
Vinxx Grip
Outlaw Racing Passenger Belt handles
Parts Unlimited | Street Catalog

[ispeed77]

thanks Chris, gonna take a look later.

[cjp91068]

YW David.
I am thinking about taking a ride out on Rt 2 tomorrow.

[ispeed77]

ah, you suck. i will be working.

[cjp91068]

LOL!! not the reaction I expected!!

[ispeed77]

glad i put a smile on your face.
at least i will be on overtime, that helps.