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Is being a passenger on a motorcycle scary?
It’s probably as scary for you as it is for them. Out there at the very end of the subframe, the passenger actually has more influence on a bike’s dynamics than you, the rider. No need to worry though, follow these easy steps on how to prepare a passenger for their first motorcycle ride and you’ll both be good to go.
Does a motorcycle passenger wave?
The motorcycle wave takes a few different forms. Some riders do a full-on wave. Others do a thumbs-up or a raised loose fist. The two-finger motorcycle wave is often a way of telling your fellow riders to stay safe, BikeBandit explains.
Can a passenger on a motorcycle be drunk?
While there are no specific laws stating that a motorcycle passenger cannot be drunk, it is unwise to ride a motorcycle with someone who is intoxicated.
Why is motorcycle riding so fun?
Riding motorcycles is fun and exciting. This is because motorcycling enables you to meet and interact with different people, connects you to your surroundings, gives you freedom, helps you save at the pump and improves your overall well-being.
When can you carry a passenger on a motorcycle?
Once you have passed your Practical Test, you will have a licence to ride any machine of up to 125cc, so long as it’s power is restricted to 11kW, without L-plates and you may carry a pillion passenger.
Is it dangerous to ride a motorcycle?
Riding a motorcycle is inherently dangerous. It’s just the cost of doing a thing we enjoy. Clueless, idiotic drivers texting and talking and generally (or literally) jerking off are part of the equation. It sucks. I know. But that doesn’t mean you’ve been deputized as The Enforcer.
Why is it so hard to take someone for a ride?
Here’s why: first of all, riders assume a lot of liability when taking someone for a ride – they may be accustomed to taking their safety into their own hands on a bike, but exposing someone else to the same risk is a whole different ballgame.
How do you communicate with a passenger on a motorcycle?
At a minimum, determine a way for you to signal to them when you want to slow down, speed up, or stop. (If they have a Bluetooth communication device you can use to talk to them during the ride, even better!) Protective gear is essential on a motorcycle, whether you’re the rider or the passenger.
Why do people hate riding bikes so much?
But the inherent vulnerability of a bike compels some riders take their grievances to the next level. Adrenaline kicks in and a sanctimonious attitude takes over, building up to a tenor that no one would put up with in any civil setting (this kind of shit would never fly in a bar or restaurant). It’s dangerous.