Re: 2-up, what's the big deal?

In article <Crclg.7462$lp.977@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
"Dave" <noway@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Got about 700 miles of actual experience now. Took my wife for a ride
yesterday, about 20 miles of back roads, fastest was about 55MPH. Yeah, I
know, bad idea and all that.

I was surprised at how little difference there was, as opposed to riding
alone. The bike was a little heavier. (obviously) But it was actually more
stable, as it wasn't getting pushed around by the wind as much. Did lots of
slow speed TIGHT turns, just to make sure I could. NO PROBLEM.

It was the first time my wife had ever been on a motorcycle (even as a
rider). It was awesome. I told her to lean with the bike and not put her
feet down. We were fine. She loved it, although she was REALLY nervous at
first (never been on a motorcycle before).

2-up is supposed to be something you do only after you are extremely
experienced because it is so much harder, blah blah blah...

***, I could probably pass the BRC course 2-up without losing any points.
It's no big deal at all. It's just like trading up to a larger ride. Of
course, my wife seems to be a GOOD passenger, so maybe that makes a
difference? -Dave

It does. A neighbor crashed because his wife got nervous and
tried to get off while they were still moving. One ended up with a
broken leg. I don't remember about the other.
Balance at low speeds will be different. Have you experienced gravel
on pavement? I bet almost everyone who rides has dumped a bike because
of it.
I put one foot down at a stop much of the time while riding solo.
Two feet down every time 2 up. The passenger would have to shift only a
little to change the balance at a stop.
Overconfidence is a killer.

Dean

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