Hey, I am somewhat new to riding ( just over a year) and have a 08 Fatboy that I really like. I'm pretty confident on it and got my liscense last year thru a two day rider course. Good experince. I ride whenever I can and have spent many years on other toys like sleds, etc. I know they are different, but I'm accustomed to being a defensive rider.

I'd like to take my wife for a ride (she's the one that said "let's get a bike"), but am nervous about what to expect in tems of handling the bike. I've been told it won't matter much, just tell her to look over the shoulder on the turn side and no sudden moves , etc.. Just don't want to do something stupid and hurt her. There's always risk, but no need for me to be the problem! Thanks for any thoughts/tips. Steve

 

Well, just take it slow...Remember, the extra weight makes a difference when it comes to stopping..You just need to keep in your mind, you are responsible for both of you...
Again, take it slow, be alert and enjoy.....

 

You maybe new to riding A passenger . And I know you will get lots of
good advise . Point I want to make .
If the passenger hasnt rode on the back before .
They need to be givin A few tips too.
Like dont be leaning . Stay relaxed . Dont let them start climbing
on till you tell them . Eye protection .
Be careful there shoes dont come in contact with the exhaust,
Legs too [:@]Thats mine for now

Jack

 

Well.....
some women are good riders....some just flat aren't.
+1 on onephsycho's advice

 

So are you saying women that are flat dont make good passengers

Jack

 

Your ahead of the game in admitting your nervous. You might want to start out in a large empty parking lot. If I had advise for her it would be wait till your ready to get on and don't try to help, just relax and ride. I think my daughter is a better passanger than my wife, she is just so relaxed. Parking lot manuevers (slow) are a little trickier with the extra weight, but it not that bad at all.

Oh, yea, ask not to talk to you until you both have some experience. Not a good distraction when you are nervous.

 

Practice with your passenger in a fairly safe area...practice, practice, practice, till you're both comfortable negotiating everyday or busy traffic areas...good luck to you both...

 

yeh....that too [8D]

 

Thanks to all. She'll hopefully be a good passenger. Lots of miles to ride this summer. I appreciate it. Steve

 

My wife really likes to adjust herself when I am coming to a stop. Put her back there and just get use to it. give her a few rules to follow until u get use to her being back there. I would agree my daughter loves riding with me. she is just relaxed all the time.