Gear + your passengers

MikeSP1 · 07-17-2008, 08:15 PM

I've got two bikes and I ride both of them pretty hard. The cruiser is passenger capable, the RC is not (and was not designed with passengers in mind). I haven't had a passenger in over a year and half, and everyone I care to ride with already has their own bike so I don't need to worry about it.

Pretty much boils down to this, I am proficient enough to take a passenger who knows what they're doing (ie one thats smart enough to gear up). But generally I have absolutely NO desire to take another passenger (unless necessary), just too much to worry about. I'd rather concentrate on enjoying the ride and the company of those that I have the privelege of riding with.

Dnyce · 07-18-2008, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeSP1

the RC is not (and was not designed with passengers in mind).

isnt that a rear seat on the rc in your avater? is that a 954 tail?

PiZdETS · 07-18-2008, 04:55 AM

I dont ride with passengers. A girlfriend could hypothetically change this but probably not. I keep the rear seat cowl on full time and the passenger pegs were removed when I bought them so I'd have to buy a set. Screw that.

MikeSP1 · 07-18-2008, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Dnyce

isnt that a rear seat on the rc in your avater? is that a 954 tail?

It is a rear seat, but no matter if you ride an RC30, 45, or 51, it was never truly designed as a passenger bike. Only reason I rock a rear seat is because I don't have a cowl yet. And the tail is stock, just abused.

Dnyce · 07-18-2008, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeSP1

It is a rear seat, but no matter if you ride an RC30, 45, or 51, it was never truly designed as a passenger bike. Only reason I rock a rear seat is because I don't have a cowl yet. And the tail is stock, just abused.

my bad, didnt know they came with seats. thats the 1st one i seen with a seat honestly

MikeSP1 · 07-18-2008, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Dnyce

my bad, didnt know they came with seats. thats the 1st one i seen with a seat honestly

Not a prob.

dReWpY · 07-19-2008, 01:22 AM

yeah imagine a piece of paper folder in half you have the size and thickness of the rear seat

MikeSP1 · 07-19-2008, 11:25 AM

Drewpy, are you on speedzilla yet?

Cutty72 · 07-21-2008, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by drewpy

yeah imagine a piece of paper folder in half you have the size and thickness of the rear seat

so similar to that of the 1125R then.

View Poll Results: What gear do you require of your passengers?
AGATT	8	25.81%
Most gear (at least lid, gloves, boots, jeans)	9	29.03%
Helmet only	0	0%
I don't care if they wear gear	0	0%
I never ride with passengers	14	45.16%
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07-17-2008, 08:15 PM	#1
MikeSP1 Perpetual trouble Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: at the base of the Alps Moto: VTX 1300C, RC51, CBR600RR, CBR929RR Posts: 715	I've got two bikes and I ride both of them pretty hard. The cruiser is passenger capable, the RC is not (and was not designed with passengers in mind). I haven't had a passenger in over a year and half, and everyone I care to ride with already has their own bike so I don't need to worry about it. Pretty much boils down to this, I am proficient enough to take a passenger who knows what they're doing (ie one thats smart enough to gear up). But generally I have absolutely NO desire to take another passenger (unless necessary), just too much to worry about. I'd rather concentrate on enjoying the ride and the company of those that I have the privelege of riding with.

07-19-2008, 11:25 AM	#8
MikeSP1 Perpetual trouble Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: at the base of the Alps Moto: VTX 1300C, RC51, CBR600RR, CBR929RR Posts: 715	Drewpy, are you on speedzilla yet?