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  1. Re: Riding with a Pillion 
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    When braking, use the rear as much as possible. When you brake with the front, the nose dives down which is ok when you know its coming and you have the bars to push back on, but the pillion will have a bumpy ride! Rear braking keeps the bike smoother and less turbulent for your passenger. Plus the extra weight over the rear wheel will aid traction.
     
     

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    t also depends o their weight. My wife is slim and I have to check she is still on the back at times as she is a natural pillion. As I'm the size of a small shed ;D it hasn't really mattered in the past if a pillion has leaned in the wrong direction and I haven't noticed that much difference with the breaking on the MT-01. Take them out for a tootle around before going for a blast and you wil soon learn their levels.
     
     

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    Only thing i have noticed with a pillion on my bike is planning overtakes a little more...forget most of the time she is on the back.
    I ride a little slower to keep her happy but apart from that my riding style stays the same.
     
     

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    Mate I have a set of "Love handles" pillion grip belt that I use with the mrs, She seems much more confident than without it
     
     

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    my advice to you is take her out for a couple of short rides so you get comfortable and confident, then relax and enjoy it [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
     
     

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    When I was working in Swindon, one of the instructors offered a girl a lift home one evening. She got on the back and immediately stuffed her hands into his groin. Apparently that's where her boyfriend had told her to hold on... ;D
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mark_Able
    When I was working in Swindon, one of the instructors offered a girl a lift home one evening. She got on the back and immediately stuffed her hands into his groin. Apparently that's where her boyfriend had told her to hold on... ;D
    That will certainly help concentrate the mind ;D
     
     

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    I def recommend the "love handles". They work really well.
     
     

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    I have 'love handles'. I never thought to let my [illion grab them tho!!! ;D 8-) :P
     
     

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    Quote Originally Posted by nico_stew
    I def recommend the "love handles". They work really well.
    ditto but have braved riding without them on short journeys [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
     
     

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