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Alchemist · June 6th, 2013, 07:23 PM

Started riding 2-up? I'm not looking to do this immediately, but I'm just curious how much experience most folks had (or would recommend) before attempting this.

aeroblade · June 6th, 2013, 08:07 PM

Well, It all depends on how quick a learner you are. The moment you get over that subtle fear of navigating the roads and develop steady hands and confidence, that's when you can safely start going 2up. Else you'd be too worried about your surroundings failing to give the required attention to to the task at hand.

Turns are the most difficult when you are riding 2up. The weight of the 2upper will automatically counter your movements with the bike. So I'd reccommend you practice turns riding 2p in an empty parking lot or a private road before you venture onto public roads.

rojoracing53 · June 6th, 2013, 08:12 PM

I've had several women ask me if I'd ride them around the track but I never felt comfortable with the idea. I'd imagine I would be ok with it in the street but now I have no rear seat

Plus even if they survived the experience I'm sure afterwards they'd regret asking in the first place

RJprod · June 6th, 2013, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Alchemist

Started riding 2-up? I'm not looking to do this immediately, but I'm just curious how much experience most folks had (or would recommend) before attempting this.

I did it the very first time I started riding.. and it was at night..the day I changed my license (added the M endorsement) I met a girl on the bus on the way to the dmv. I started to talk to her, things got interesting and I ended up getting her number. We were supposed to hang out the following day. The plan was for us to meet at the bus station, and we would take the bus back to my place...

but somehow she suggested that she would come spend the night instead of coming tomorrow. Like any young horny college kid, I was more delighted.. I ddnt have a ride, so I had no choice but to pick her up on the bike or I wouldn't get laid that night...

well, I did a little research on how she should sit on the bike and took my chances..
I was a lot less scarier than I thought, and it was alot of fun both the ride and the girl..

we're parted ways after a few more sleep-over.. I wonder what she's up to nowadays..

CycleCam303 · June 6th, 2013, 10:43 PM

@RJprod, giving hope to pre gen owners all over the world hahahahaha

fishdip · June 6th, 2013, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by RJprod

I did it the very first time I started riding.. and it was at night..the day I changed my license (added the M endorsement) I met a girl on the bus on the way to the dmv. I started to talk to her, things got interesting and I ended up getting her number. We were supposed to hang out the following day. The plan was for us to meet at the bus station, and we would take the bus back to my place...

but somehow she suggested that she would come spend the night instead of coming tomorrow. Like any young horny college kid, I was more delighted.. I ddnt have a ride, so I had no choice but to pick her up on the bike or I wouldn't get laid that night...

well, I did a little research on how she should sit on the bike and took my chances..
I was a lot less scarier than I thought, and it was alot of fun both the ride and the girl..

we're parted ways after a few more sleep-over.. I wonder what she's up to nowadays..

How are the crabs.

RJprod · June 6th, 2013, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by fishdip

How are the crabs.

interestingly enough I dnt have any.. ah ah..

RJprod · June 6th, 2013, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by CycleCam303

@RJprod, giving hope to pre gen owners all over the world hahahahaha

She ddnt know I had a bike until it was almost time to go pick her up...ddnt think it was important before then...

Mrwils75 · June 7th, 2013, 03:47 AM

I started 2up about 2 weeks after I learned to ride. Granted, its only been my sons but I explained to them how to move with me. I haven't had any problems.

broken neck · June 18th, 2013, 04:33 AM

Just waiting for my gal to pick up some decent protective gears... Till then, I'll be one up...

And she doesn't look in a hurry to get equipped...

adouglas · June 18th, 2013, 05:57 AM

Well, I lost my virginity at age....

... oh, you're talking about PASSENGERS.

Never mind.

Motofool · June 18th, 2013, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Alchemist

Started riding 2-up? I'm not looking to do this immediately, but I'm just curious how much experience most folks had (or would recommend) before attempting this.

Ryan,

As you completed the MSF basic course back in April, you are ready for two-up now.

The passenger should lean with you and the bike and be ready for accelerations and hard braking.
The braking distance is going to increase some, so keep that in mind.
The good thing is that now you can use the rear brake all you want without fearing a tire lock-up and skid.

Protect your passenger with the proper gear, especially the eyes and ears, because there is a lot of turbulence back there.

A helpful article:
http://www.soundrider.com/archive/sa...g_the_ride.htm

Just do it !!!

June 6th, 2013, 07:23 PM	#1
Alchemist Crash Test Dummy Name: Ryan Location: Ohio Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): none (at the moment) Posts: 88	How long was it before you... Started riding 2-up? I'm not looking to do this immediately, but I'm just curious how much experience most folks had (or would recommend) before attempting this.

June 6th, 2013, 08:07 PM	#2
aeroblade Doh! Name: Matt Location: Locating GPS... Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Posts: 286	Well, It all depends on how quick a learner you are. The moment you get over that subtle fear of navigating the roads and develop steady hands and confidence, that's when you can safely start going 2up. Else you'd be too worried about your surroundings failing to give the required attention to to the task at hand. Turns are the most difficult when you are riding 2up. The weight of the 2upper will automatically counter your movements with the bike. So I'd reccommend you practice turns riding 2p in an empty parking lot or a private road before you venture onto public roads. __________________________________________________

June 7th, 2013, 03:47 AM	#9
Mrwils75 NiNjA aDdIcT Name: Moses Location: Columbus, Ohio Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250 Posts: 46	I started 2up about 2 weeks after I learned to ride. Granted, its only been my sons but I explained to them how to move with me. I haven't had any problems. __________________________________________________ Ride or Ride

June 18th, 2013, 05:57 AM	#11
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	Well, I lost my virginity at age.... ... oh, you're talking about PASSENGERS. Never mind. __________________________________________________ I am NOT an adrenaline junkie, I'm a skill junkie. - csmith12 Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est. Heri historia. Cras mysterium. Hodie donum est. Carpe diem.

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June 6th, 2013, 08:12 PM	#3
rojoracing53 Fast-Guy wannabe Name: Jason Location: Brentwood, Ca Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja250, 2011 RM-Z250, 2004 NSR50, Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '13	I've had several women ask me if I'd ride them around the track but I never felt comfortable with the idea. I'd imagine I would be ok with it in the street but now I have no rear seat Plus even if they survived the experience I'm sure afterwards they'd regret asking in the first place

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