Riding with a passenger can be a great experience for both the rider and the pillion. However many riders don't have much experience with carrying a passenger and can wrongly assume that it is as usual! Here we give some important tips on how to get the best out of riding with a passenger.

Before you even begin your journey you may need to make some adjustments to your bike. Check the suspension settings in your manual or consult your motorcycle dealer. You will also need to check the tyre pressures are sufficient.

Spend some time discussing the ride with your passenger. This is especially important if they have never ridden pillion before. Tell them to lean with the bike and not to fight it!

Before you don your helmets make sure you establish some basic methods of communication, such as a few pokes in the ribs to stop, and so on.

You may want to consider taking some advanced motorcycle training to make you more confident on two wheels.

Some passengers take a while to get used to riding pillion so take it easy to start with. You ll find most pillions will be happy to lean into corners if you take them at a steady speed and give them some time to build up their confidence. You need to make your gear changing as smooth as possible to stop you banging helmets during jerky changes.

Remember you are carrying extra weight and it will take you longer to come to a stop. You ll need to break sooner than you normally would in order to ensure a safe stopping distance. Where possible come to a stop slowly to avoid the pillion being pushed forward.

Similarly you need to accelerate gently or the pillion will feel as though they are falling off the back of the bike – not much fun!

In summary you need to make the ride as smooth as possible, in order to minimise movement and discomfort for the pillion. Ride as you would in slippery or wet conditions – with extreme care and gentle movements.

Remember safety comes first. When you are carrying a passenger you are responsible for their safety as well as your own.

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