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The Simple Truth About Riding A Motorcycle With A Passenger

Riding a motorcycle with a passenger or as a passenger may not be easy as it seems. It is one way to intimately connect with someone. And if your intention is to develop a long term relationship with this person, it won’t hurt to buy or invest in a backrest/luggage combo for your special passenger. Not to mention, buying her a set of protective riding gear like a full face helmet,motorcycle leather jacket,boots and riding gloves.

I thought riding a motorcycle with a passenger or as a passenger was a no brainer. But for safety precautions you need the basics of pillion riding (riding two-up) down pat.

For the rider or the operator here are the things you need to tell your passenger:

1. Show your passenger to wrap her both hands around your waist especially if the cruiser has no backrest.

2. Use the foot peg as a step when mounting the bike.

3.Do not mount yet until the operator is already braced. If you catch the operator by surprise, it might cause the motorcycle to fall over.

4. Avoid the hot parts like the exhaust or muffler. Both feet must be on the footrests and away from the wheel and drive system.

5. Do not put your feet down during stops.

6.Be physically in-tune with the movements of the motorcycle and the operator. Lean in during curves, hold your weight over the hips during acceleration and when braking lean slightly backward.

7.Explain and set a system of communication signals if both of you don’t have a helmet mounted bluetooth communication device. For example:

– Two taps on the shoulder could mean “I have a problem”.

-One tap on the left shoulder could mean “Please slow down”.

-Three taps could mean “Stop right now, it’s urgent”.

-Thumbs up-means “I’m having fun”.

Remember with added weight (your passenger) will mean that the motorcycle will handle differently. It won’t steer as smoothly or brake in short distance. So it is wise to brake or accelerate gradually. Riding a motorcycle with a passenger requires more skills than riding solo. Approach every manuever such as cornering,accelerating,braking,swerving,shifting with careful thin ice smoothness. Also plan to stop at regular intervals just to check your passenger’s emotional state and comfort.

To be sure of your passenger’s physical comfort and if you can afford it, install a
backrest on the passenger section of your cruiser. There are lots of brands backrest/luggage combo in the market to choose from that fits the model of your bike. Backrest will enable the passenger to feel secure and able to relax and enjoy the scenery. Backrest also provides a barrier to sliding off the seat.

The saddle should be deep and roomy enough to allow adjustments to your position without crowding your operator. The saddle should not slope in the rear and not slope too much on the front that you won’t slide into the operator.

So before hitting the road, have a pre-ride discussion with your passenger as how often will you stop, how long will be the ride, what type of roads will you be travelling on e.g. lots of curve,twisty gravel roads or winding back roads or high speed freeways.

For the passenger here are what you should do:

1. Interview the pilot or operator before agreeing to ride with him. How long has he been riding this particular motorcycle? Any experienced riding with a passenger? The answer should satisfy you enough to trust your life  on the skills of the operator.

2.Suggest to ride with the operator on one or two shorter rides before fully committing to ride with him on long weekend getaways. You will want to check if you are comfortable with his skills and abilities and the motorcycle itself.

3. Do not startle the operator by making any noises or movements.

4.If you need to communicate,use the set of signals that both of you have discussed.

5. Do not ride with the pilot if he is  drunk, high on drugs,sick or emotionally distraught.

6.Wait to get on and off the motorcycle until the pilot is firmly grounded.

7.If you feel uncomfortable in anyway, be assertive and signal the pilot. The pilot or operator should be finding solutions to make his passenger happy. Whether it is making adjustments in speed, seats etc. Do not bear the discomfort or you might not like to do it again. Adjustments is never final.

The Garmin Zumo 550 Motorcycle Gps. Motorcycle Navigation at It’s Finest

Motorcycle GPS is like auto GPS. It’s fast becoming an essential accessory for any biker who likes long rides without getting lost.

Because it’s not quite as easy to navigate on a motorbike. You can’t just hand the map over your shoulder to your girlfriend behind and ask her to tell you where to turn. Navigating on a motorcycle involves stopping. You need to take the map out, work out where you’re going and put it away. While you’re stopped.

Not so good when it’s raining, for example, or on the side of a busy road, or even just when you’re in a real hurry.

A good motorcycle GPS unit can take all that away and make motorcycle navigation a breeze. And the Garmin Zumo 55o is a good motorcycle GPS unit. A very good motorcycle GPS unit.

Why? Well first up is it’s design. It’s not an auto GPS device that’s adapted for use on a motorcycle. It’s designed specifically with the motorcyclist in mind. For example it has a simple user friendly touch screen with large icons so it can be operated on the ride with gloves on. And with the left hand.

And unlike someone using a car GPS, a motorcycle GPS unit has some other requirements for bikers as well. For example you’re trying to read the screen in the sun, so it’s usually harder to read.

Not the Garmin Zumo 550 motorcycle GPS. It’s designed to be readable from the saddle even in bright sunlight, so the motorcyclist doesn’t need to do contortions to read it. And it’s UV friendly so the sun won’t break it down. And it’s waterproof so the rain won’t kill it. And it’s fuel resistant too.

After all you don’t want your bike GPS to break down from something like the effects of the sun do you?

Another issue specific to motorcycle riders is the mount. In the past a good mount was quite in issue, and many motorbike riders had to adapt some type of car GPS mount to mount the motorcycle GPS unit on the handlebars, or anywhere.

But the Garmin Zumo 550 comes with it’s own motorcycle mount for the handlebars. And it’s vibration resistant too, an issue for bikers but not for car drivers. It’s got integrated speakers so you can listen to your directions via bluetooth technology so you don’t even need to look down.

City navigator maps are loaded from the start so all your maps are already right there. There’s a comprehensive database of points of interest like motels, fuel stops, restaurants and more, and you can even load your own points of interest, or maps.

with an XM subscription and an antenna you can even get real time traffic and weather and radio, so you can avoid all those pesky traffic jams. Traffic jam ahead? Push a button and your Zumo will calculate a new route for you without even needing to get off your bike.

Use your phone via the 550, and you don’t even need to take off your gloves or helmet. And you get the voice commands right to your helmet too. Need to turn left soon? Just wait for the command. And why not upload your favorite music and listen to that while you ride as well?

A good motorcycle GPS unit like the Garmin Zumo 550 will allow you to plan your rides, store your best rides and even share them with your friends. If you’ve found motorcycle navigation a drag in the past, invest in a great motorcycle GPS unit and motorbike navigation becomes a breeze.

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) October 13, 2005

Bluetooth-enabled motorcycle helmet made by Motorola and MOMODESIGN continue to elicit varying response from rider. This first of a kind motorcycle helmet makes it possible for riders to stay connected and communicate to others even while driving motorcycles.

Motorcyclists can now chat with friends or work without interruption. The former are no longer disrupted in awkward wires getting on and off their bikes. Taking and making calls is now made easy and accessible by just pressing the cover on the helmet.

Said helmet is based from the award-winning design of Motorola’s HS810. Currently, said innovation is the latest addition to Motorola’s Bluetooth products. It also comes with a noise reducing microphone that minimizes traffic and wind noise. In connection with the battery, it can last for up to five hours talktime and 100 hours standby time.

Some riders are anticipating for it. On the other hand, some riders are against the idea of having one because it distorts focus on the road. The taking and making of calls can affect the riders’ senses so as to deviate attention.

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Showcasing the brand new helmet from Caberg. The Sintesi – Bluetooth Compatible Motorcycle Helmet (available as an optional extra) with a drop down inner dark visor included for added safety in the sun. Available in White, Gunmetal, Matt Black, Gloss Black or Silver.
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Voice Dial on my iPhone 4 works great w/the Bluetooth on my motorcycle helmet! So, I can accept and make calls while riding. Scary, huh? – by cruisin4Christ (Mary Flynn)

Parrot Bluetooth Hands-Free Motorcycle Helmet Kit 9.99 http://c69.us/aTs9nN – by fatpet (Big Brother)

Two Wheels 2 Anywhere product review of the BikerCom communication system from Open Road Solutions, inc. The team install the new system on Pete’s BMW R1200GS and Rich’s DL1000 V-strom. They test out the Bike to Bike functions with a set of two way radios, while also testing the quality of dual helmet streaming to both rider and passenger helmets. Additional tested items are MP3 Audio Players, Cell phone tests via the BikerCom headsets and Bike to Passenger. Rich tests out the BikerCom and his Iway 500 GPS. The bikerCom supports 2 channels of bluetooth. Mad Mike delivers his usual brand of wacky humour while the product is installed and tested. The system combines the freedom of Bluetooth® wireless technology with trusted Two Way Radio service enabling wireless motorcycle intercom communications between Rider, Passenger, and Bike to Bike. The Helmet Headsets wirelessly connect to the Control Box to receive audio signals; there are no troublesome wires between the Rider, Passenger and Control Box. Your Two Way Radio and included Push To Talk button connect to the Control Box using a wired connection. The Riders Mobile Phone connects to the Control Box using a Bluetooth wireless connection; your Navigation Device, Radar Detector and Audio Player connect using either a Bluetooth wireless connection or a wired connection. For more information on Bikercom™ visit: www.tw2a.com/products
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Bluetooth Motorcycle Helmet Intercom = AWESOME!! – by mitswerdna (Tim Andrews)