MadDogMcQ
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Yesterday was a lovely sunny, dry day - perfect for biking and so I decided to get the FJR out of the garage and spend the day riding. The wife asked if she could come and of course I said yeah, sure!!
BIG MISTAKE!! The ride was totally ruined by that added weight and the raised centre of gravity. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying she's a big girl (I'm not saying she's not either ) but it seems to me that adding weight to this already heavy bike makes it totally lose its edge and fun. Years ago, pillions were at the same seat height as the rider and they didn't seem to have hardly any effect on things, but todays bikes insist on making them look like a circus act, with the seat up in the air.
Sue's not a bad pillion, but a bit of twiching around at traffic lights made the bike feel very unsteady, although my short legs don't do anything to give confidence. Worst of all though, Sue wouldn't let me have any speed-fun with her on the back. I might as well have gone out in the car!!
I'm gonna buy me a rear seat cowl!!
BIG MISTAKE!! The ride was totally ruined by that added weight and the raised centre of gravity. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying she's a big girl (I'm not saying she's not either ) but it seems to me that adding weight to this already heavy bike makes it totally lose its edge and fun. Years ago, pillions were at the same seat height as the rider and they didn't seem to have hardly any effect on things, but todays bikes insist on making them look like a circus act, with the seat up in the air.
Sue's not a bad pillion, but a bit of twiching around at traffic lights made the bike feel very unsteady, although my short legs don't do anything to give confidence. Worst of all though, Sue wouldn't let me have any speed-fun with her on the back. I might as well have gone out in the car!!
I'm gonna buy me a rear seat cowl!!