Hi ... I was wondering if anybody still rides 2 up since we all have our own bikes. I certainly do because I'm so new and not ready to go it alone always... I still kind of enjoy it, just sort of veg out on the back and enjoy the view. I may change my mind after I get better riding alone and I do miss my bike when we are on a ride. Just curious...... [roll]
i haven't been on the back of a bike since i got my own ;D [moto]
http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=15229.0 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=15229.0) [thumbsup]
Several women riders are riding on the back for this one. I'll be going from bike to bike to try to see to it that everyone gets a little "special time" with my butt on the back. I might also be taking a newbie on the back of my bike. 'Sall good. [cheeky]
I do a few trackdays every year and I almost always try to get one "fast session" in on the back of one of the instructor's bikes. I almost always ride faster myself afterward. After going 155 mph down the front straight on one wheel, toppin' out at 105 on my 400 seems like nuthin'! [laugh] I don't mind riding cupcake in general... you really get a sense of how others ride and I just sit back and enjoy the scenery. [coffee]
I still do it sometimes too, and +1 on trying it out on the track with an instructor. [thumbsup]
I've ridden cupcake several times when my bike was in the shop. Like you said, sometimes its fun to veg out.
I have not ridden cupcake in years. Last time I was scared to death and made the person pull over and I got off. Walked back too.
I'd do it if I found someone to drive. [thumbsup]
Quote from: trouble on December 03, 2008, 08:45:59 PM
I'd do it if I found someone to drive. [thumbsup]
Wanna be my crash dummy so I can see what itll be like to have Mother on the back? [thumbsup]
Quote from: trouble on December 03, 2008, 08:45:59 PM
I'd do it if I found someone to drive. [thumbsup]
I'll take you next time you're up this way. ;D
All my passengers have been heavier than me btw. ;)
In 13 years of riding I've been on the back of my brother once and it scared the crap outta me knowing what I now know about riding. Before I learnt to ride I was choosey about who sat behind now I'm even more so.
I ride cupcake on occasion (even rode from San Francisco to Reno and back as a passenger on a Hayabusa). But I have to know the rider and trust their skill and judgement to do it. I have to laugh at the idea of vegging out though, I find it to be harder work than riding my own bike, especially if the route is hilly. I hate it when my passenger slides forward into me, and try very hard not to do that to anyone else.
I think the experience may be a little different for me, as I learned to ride my own bike long before my first ride as a pillion.
i have to agree with ro-monster... a good passenger is well aware of what's going on...
I think vegging out has different meanings to different people. For instance, when I ride cupcake and "veg out", I am still fully aware of what I need to do as a passenger (bracing myself, leaning correctly, not wiggling around, etc).
For me, it has more to do with not needing to physically be messing with my hands and feet all the time, not necessarily being a poor passenger and not paying attention.
you're right JB
to me spacing out = daydreaming [laugh]
Quote from: DuCaTiNi on December 04, 2008, 06:05:14 PM
you're right JB
to me spacing out = daydreaming [laugh]
bah, i save that for when i'm at work. [thumbsup]
Absolutely! We take vacations on the BMW....
we have a custom seat because of the distances
can 'see' what I went all that way to see (I take pictures from the back)
can turn on in the i-pod & chill
but for just cruising around town, my own bike [moto]
Brenda
Quote from: JBubble on December 04, 2008, 06:03:05 PM
I think vegging out has different meanings to different people. For instance, when I ride cupcake and "veg out", I am still fully aware of what I need to do as a passenger (bracing myself, leaning correctly, not wiggling around, etc).
For me, it has more to do with not needing to physically be messing with my hands and feet all the time, not necessarily being a poor passenger and not paying attention.
Thanks, JBubble...that's exactly what I meant.
I ride cupcake.
It's freakin' terrifying.
Quote from: JBubble on December 03, 2008, 08:47:01 PM
Wanna be my crash dummy so I can see what itll be like to have Mother on the back? [thumbsup]
Sure.
Fly me out. ;D
Quote from: somegirl on December 03, 2008, 08:55:00 PM
I'll take you next time you're up this way. ;D
All my passengers have been heavier than me btw. ;)
If you're ever in town and I'm up that way. [thumbsup]
Quote from: MrIncredible on December 04, 2008, 07:53:11 PM
I ride cupcake.
It's freakin' terrifying.
That's because nearly every dude is a TERRIBLE passenger. Seriously. What's up with you guys? It's like something in your DNA tells you to scratch yourselves, jerk your head around to look at every blonde crossing the street, fumble for your wallet and try some sort of anti-gravity take on back-seat counter-steering every time you ride behind someone. [laugh]
blondes meh, brunettes are where it's at. [thumbsup]
Quote from: trouble on December 05, 2008, 07:36:39 AM
blondes meh, brunettes are where it's at. [thumbsup]
Now don't leave out us reds. ;D
;)
Quote from: trouble on December 05, 2008, 07:36:39 AM
blondes meh, brunettes are where it's at. [thumbsup]
I used to be a brunette! It has been gray for years. Started at 15 :P
Brunette at heart though!
Back to the topic...
I will still occasionally ride cupcake, if logistics demand it. Sometimes it's just easier to take one bike to a crowded street fair. I like it when I do, get to hold on nice n tight ;) , take in the scenery, and flirt with other riders, pedestrians, cagers ...
Now that I'm a more experienced rider, however, I imagine I'd be pretty choosy about just whose back seat I'd be sittin' on....
I'm VERY choosey.. I only ride with my hubby , one of his friends, and my son who has a Monster also. :)
I'll ride cupcake on occasion.
I rode cupcake on a couple of our long trips this past summer due to mechanical issues with my ST. [bang]
I'll also gp 2 up if I know that I may have a drink.
B and I both agree, solo is better, but not always possible.
I went for a couple of cupcake rides this weekend.
For me, it's just a different way to enjoy bikes. :)
Quote from: somegirl on December 08, 2008, 11:49:19 AM
I went for a couple of cupcake rides this weekend.
For me, it's just a different way to enjoy bikes. :)
How's the back seat of the BMW Mr.I rented?
Quote from: DesmoDiva on December 08, 2008, 11:51:14 AM
How's the back seat of the BMW Mr.I rented?
Definitely comfier than the Monster. And I can see much better too [thumbsup]
However, because of the positioning, my short arms can no longer reach around him without putting uncomfortable pressure on him, so I held onto the handles (of which there are plenty and much more secure than the Duc). The really hard part was getting on and off...not sure how I would do it if he had a top case. However, the top case would become a backrest so that would be nice.
Oh, and I tried sitting in the driver's seat. There was no way I could stand up the bike. He then held up the bike for me, and both of my feet were 2-3 inches from the ground. :o
Quote from: somegirl on December 08, 2008, 11:56:10 AM
Oh, and I tried sitting in the driver's seat. There was no way I could stand up the bike. He then held up the bike for me, and both of my feet were 2-3 inches from the ground. :o
I'm like that on the Cagiva Gran Canyon. My legs just dangle around. The best way that I found to get on and off was to use the foot pegs and swing my leg over as though I were riding a horse (and to me - it's almost that tall anyway, I swear). [moto]
Quote from: DesmoDiva on December 08, 2008, 11:51:14 AM
How's the back seat of the BMW Mr.I rented?
Very comfy on the posterior--compared to riding cupcake on Desmoquattro's SS 900--but it could use a backrest. Like somegirl said, getting on the pillion is the most complicated part, due to the bike's height. If there were a hardcase on the back I'd probably need a step-stool to get up there.
But back to the original question... I still ride cupcake occasionally with DQ. It's fun because I trust his riding ability and skills. I always get a little nervous when riding cupcake with someone else (for the first time), being unfamiliar with their riding abilities.
Before I started riding, I rode cupcake for years. One of my close friends, who also happened to be a really good rider, took me through all of the Bay Area's awesome twisties and helped show me what an amazing motorcycle mecca this is. That's why I love taking passengers and showing them a good time because I remember all of my early passenger experiences.
As for being a cupcake, I'd do it again because it's a lot of fun! But If I'm gonna snuggle up and trust someone with my life, it just has to be with someone that's experienced; that I trust and like. It would also be a bonus to ride with someone way faster than me! [thumbsup] Maybe I'll get the opportunity at some point...
If you ever make it to a track school I highly recommend a two-up ride with one of the instructors. [thumbsup] [thumbsup]
I'm still kicking myself for passing up a 2-up ride with Keith Code at CSS. [bang]
Quote from: somegirl on January 05, 2009, 11:37:40 PM
If you ever make it to a track school I highly recommend a two-up ride with one of the instructors. [thumbsup] [thumbsup]
Yeah, that's what I mostly refering to as I happen to think riding crazy fast on the street is sketchy :o I'm plannning to do the Keigwin's novice school this May and am hoping an instructor will take me on the back. I've only done two track days with years apart so this'll be a first back-to-back track riding experience... I'm so excited to do it ;D ;D
That will be the ultimate cupcake experience!
Quote from: ducnymph on January 08, 2009, 03:00:44 AM
Yeah, that's what I mostly refering to as I happen to think riding crazy fast on the street is sketchy :o I'm plannning to do the Keigwin's novice school this May and am hoping an instructor will take me on the back. I've only done two track days with years apart so this'll be a first back-to-back track riding experience... I'm so excited to do it ;D ;D
That will be the ultimate cupcake experience!
Nice! Two of the Keigwin's instructors happen to be MOB members (tigre and datv) so make sure to look out for them. :)
All the instructors are great there, actually. It's a really great school. Have fun! [thumbsup]
Quote from: mostrobelle on December 04, 2008, 11:19:34 PM
That's because nearly every dude is a TERRIBLE passenger. Seriously. What's up with you guys? It's like something in your DNA tells you to scratch yourselves, jerk your head around to look at every blonde crossing the street, fumble for your wallet and try some sort of anti-gravity take on back-seat counter-steering every time you ride behind someone. [laugh]
[laugh] [clap]
[popcorn]
Quote from: somegirl on January 08, 2009, 04:25:35 PM
Nice! Two of the Keigwin's instructors happen to be MOB members (tigre and datv) so make sure to look out for them. :)
Thanks! I'll see if either of them will be there on the days I'm going. I'm super excited, I booked it the other night. ;D ;D ;D
I will still happily ride cupcake with my beau. I rode with him long enough before I got my own bike to trust him, though it is kind of scary knowing I don't have control of the situation.
Plus, I think I would miss the closeness being on a bike together offers.
Quote from: Shortie on January 30, 2009, 11:11:19 AM
I will still happily ride cupcake with my beau. I rode with him long enough before I got my own bike to trust him, though it is kind of scary knowing I don't have control of the situation.
Plus, I think I would miss the closeness being on a bike together offers.
I'm glad someone else besides me likes to ride two up. I think it's a nice change and if you are comfortable, why not? I think its really relaxing if you are confident with your beau, hubby, etc.! I kind of miss my bike tho when I'm away from it!
Quote from: mostrobelle on December 04, 2008, 11:19:34 PM
That's because nearly every dude is a TERRIBLE passenger. Seriously. What's up with you guys? It's like something in your DNA tells you to scratch yourselves, jerk your head around to look at every blonde crossing the street, fumble for your wallet and try some sort of anti-gravity take on back-seat counter-steering every time you ride behind someone. [laugh]
Yes, I gave Sacduc a cupcake ride once...after all that squirming from the back end, once I got the bike back in the garage I tried to discretly check the tire pressure. I though there was something flat back there... [laugh]
I've been caught on the back on my own bike.. for logistical reasons. :( or having someone to take me to go get my bike. But i'm really uncomfortable back there! It takes much more physically for me to ride back there.
I did really enjoy riding 2 up on a cruiser with a back rest though!!
I'll ride on the back. Friend has a sporty tourer and he put it through it's paces last time I was on back!!!! He was speed shifting and leaning into turns like I never would have!!! It was a blast. He was trying to scare me, and ended up teaching me a few things about skilled riding.
The only person I've ever ridden two-up with is a Buddhist monk named Kusala. ;D He's the only one I've ever trusted enough to ride with, and he has a cruiser with a back rest.
Having fallen off the back of a wave runner at 70 mph I lost my affinity for riding on the back of anything. Water is hard at that speed. >:(
Last time I rode 2 up was on the back of Scott Harwell. I dragged knee from the pillion pad. [evil]
In some ways I miss being a pillion. It is a very different kind of motorcycling experience with its own set of merits. I am a firm believer in being very selective about your pilot.
I think I almost fell off last time I was a cupcake... the sound of the engine just put me to sleep. I won't ever do THAT again! I missed about 1/2 of the nice scenery!
Quote from: Princess on June 11, 2009, 11:40:40 AMI missed about 1/2 of the nice scenery!/quote]
Scenery? There's scenery? I'm too short, I just see the back in front of me. [cheeky]
I now only ride "cupcake" (never heard that before hehe) when I am physically not up for riding myself (sick or tired) OR my bike needs to be repaired.