just curious

Mr Lefty · 02-04-2009, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 2up

As a passenger I have gone as fast as somewhere in the 160's. This was on the back of a GSXR 1k which is one of the most uncomfortable bikes to ride on as a passenger, IMO.

I love speed and I love twisties. I don't think I'd ever have the figurative balls to do as I rider what I have done as a passenger. Which is the opposite of how most people feel, I know. And also part of the reason I'm a perpetual passenger.

how much seat time do you have as the rider?

2up · 02-04-2009, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ebbs15

how much seat time do you have as the rider?

Um, lemme think, probably about.... I'd say.... none.

Unless you count fiddy's and mini-bikes.

My dad had a motorcycle for as long as I can remember, and I dated/was friends with riders a lot. When I was 17 my then boyfriend and I hit a tiny patch of gravel and the bike wobbled on us a bit, which shook me up a little. But then the following weekend he was riding by himself, went down, and died. (Broken ribs punctured his heart and lungs.) I was probably 26 before I would get on a bike again and I was scared SHITLESS for quite some time.

Since then I've wanted to learn to ride but there hasn't been a bike available for me to do so. Hopefully some day there will be chance though becuase I'd like to give it a try and see how I feel about it. I also want to drag knee 2-up. I've come pretty close and it was awesome!

Sixxxxer · 02-04-2009, 10:35 AM

140 with my Fiancee on the Back.

Yamerhaw · 02-04-2009, 12:57 PM

probably a little over 160,

and probably about 75% in the twisties, the passenger was a rider herself, and does well as a passenger too, we were embarassing some solo riders

Tsunami · 02-04-2009, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 2up

Since then I've wanted to learn to ride but there hasn't been a bike available for me to do so. Hopefully some day there will be chance though becuase I'd like to give it a try and see how I feel about it. I also want to drag knee 2-up. I've come pretty close and it was awesome!

Come to vegas and you can learn on my bike! i'm only 4 hours away! too bad i dont' have a pickup up or i would drive it over, i'm due for a weekend getaway.

what about the msf course?

Mr Lefty · 02-04-2009, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 2up

Um, lemme think, probably about.... I'd say.... none.

Unless you count fiddy's and mini-bikes.

My dad had a motorcycle for as long as I can remember, and I dated/was friends with riders a lot. When I was 17 my then boyfriend and I hit a tiny patch of gravel and the bike wobbled on us a bit, which shook me up a little. But then the following weekend he was riding by himself, went down, and died. (Broken ribs punctured his heart and lungs.) I was probably 26 before I would get on a bike again and I was scared SHITLESS for quite some time.

Since then I've wanted to learn to ride but there hasn't been a bike available for me to do so. Hopefully some day there will be chance though becuase I'd like to give it a try and see how I feel about it. I also want to drag knee 2-up. I've come pretty close and it was awesome!

ahh... just wondered cause you say you prefer riding passenger fast to riding fast... I'd be surprised if you still said the same after getting a decent amount of riding time under your belt.

you should talk to Drewpy or Psycho Child... she's got a little 250 Rebel for sale.

2up · 02-05-2009, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by ebbs15

ahh... just wondered cause you say you prefer riding passenger fast to riding fast... I'd be surprised if you still said the same after getting a decent amount of riding time under your belt.

you should talk to Drewpy or Psycho Child... she's got a little 250 Rebel for sale.

No bike in the cards for me anytime in the near future. The whole no job thing makes spending on "fun" stuff not possible.

t-homo · 02-05-2009, 12:14 PM

Never had a passenger. Don't really care to try it out either.

Dave · 02-05-2009, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 2up

No bike in the cards for me anytime in the near future. The whole no job thing makes spending on "fun" stuff not possible.

if you were closer i'd offer you first dibs on my 450 whenever i decide to move up in the work beater category

id be happy to get a dollar a cube lol

2up · 02-06-2009, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave

if you were closer i'd offer you first dibs on my 450 whenever i decide to move up in the work beater category

id be happy to get a dollar a cube lol

Aw, that's really sweet of you. Maybe by the time you're ready for that I'll have a new job that pays incredibly well and can go to Jersey to visit my daughter and buy your bike and trailer it back here....

I have such a rich fantasy life!

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02-05-2009, 12:14 PM	#8
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	Never had a passenger. Don't really care to try it out either.