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2up · 02-04-2009, 04:55 AM

As a passenger I have gone as fast as somewhere in the 160's. This was on the back of a GSXR 1k which is one of the most uncomfortable bikes to ride on as a passenger, IMO.

I love speed and I love twisties. I don't think I'd ever have the figurative balls to do as I rider what I have done as a passenger. Which is the opposite of how most people feel, I know. And also part of the reason I'm a perpetual passenger.

Mr Lefty · 02-04-2009, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 2up

As a passenger I have gone as fast as somewhere in the 160's. This was on the back of a GSXR 1k which is one of the most uncomfortable bikes to ride on as a passenger, IMO.

I love speed and I love twisties. I don't think I'd ever have the figurative balls to do as I rider what I have done as a passenger. Which is the opposite of how most people feel, I know. And also part of the reason I'm a perpetual passenger.

how much seat time do you have as the rider?

rogue · 02-04-2009, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 2up

As a passenger I have gone as fast as somewhere in the 160's. This was on the back of a GSXR 1k which is one of the most uncomfortable bikes to ride on as a passenger, IMO.

I love speed and I love twisties. I don't think I'd ever have the figurative balls to do as I rider what I have done as a passenger. Which is the opposite of how most people feel, I know. And also part of the reason I'm a perpetual passenger.

Aside from being the perpetual passenger, I'm about the same way. I love riding with someone I trust who knows how to ride. I've been riding for as long as I can remember as passenger. I'm trying to improve my skills as a rider but it's slow going as I can often be too careful, think too much, and just overall fuck myself in the process.

Ninjakel · 02-04-2009, 07:19 AM

I've had a couple passengers, nothing usually over 100.

As a passenger, probably close to 150-160 with Leon on his Gsxr 1k.

about 130-140 on my ex's ZX9 and his Gsxr 1k

was92v · 02-04-2009, 07:22 AM

Top speed? I was thinking curves in my previous post.
2-Up speed is probably 120ish with Little Taz on the back, by myself 160+ on an RF900.
Without a faring to hide behind, 150 +/- 5. That was on a vintage race bike that didn't have a speedo, so it is a calculated guess based on RPM/Gearing/tire dia etc. It was a 1000cc Triple Super-Bike at Road Atlanta before the changes to the back straight. Popping over the hill and down into the cavity was a real attention getter...

Particle Man · 02-04-2009, 07:25 AM

The highway speed limit so around here, about 65.

The only person I've ever had on the back of my bike is my wife... when she's on the back, I ride very very conservatively.

Ninjakel · 02-04-2009, 07:28 AM

when we were alot younger, Leon used to do high speed wheelies with me on the back.

and I liked it.

Now, well, I still like it, but he won't do it. Lately he has been very "grandpa" like when i get on the back, which isn't very often actually.

rogue · 02-04-2009, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Ninjakel

when we were alot younger, Leon used to do high speed wheelies with me on the back.

and I liked it.

Now, well, I still like it, but he won't do it. Lately he has been very "grandpa" like when i get on the back, which isn't very often actually.

That kinda sucks. I used to love riding wheelies with Wade. I kinda miss it. I'm too chicken shit to do them on my bike intentionally, so about the only way I get to ride wheelies is on the back. All I asked was for him to tap me on the leg to let me know he was going to "do something stupid"

neebelung · 02-04-2009, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Dnyce

Whats the fastest you've been with a passenger? It could also be rephrased as how close to the limit of your ability do you ride when you got some1 on the back?

I've never carried a passenger (in fact, removing the passenger pegs was one of the first things I did with both bikes I've owned). But back in my pillion days, the fastes I'm aware of was somewhere in the mid 130's.

All I can say is NOT FUN... it was a fairly short burst (a few miles) but it was in a pack of 17 bikes, and it resulted in the whole pack getting pulled over (gee, big surprise), because we apparently passed an off-duty cop who called into the sherriff's department in the next county to warn them of our impending arrival.

Dave · 02-04-2009, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Rogue

That kinda sucks. I used to love riding wheelies with Wade. I kinda miss it. I'm too chicken shit to do them on my bike intentionally, so about the only way I get to ride wheelies is on the back. All I asked was for him to tap me on the leg to let me know he was going to "do something stupid"

you should look into the wheelie academy, they have speed triples with bars to keep them from flipping

02-04-2009, 07:19 AM	#24
Ninjakel Post whorette Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Florida Moto: 2006 GSXR 600- Posts: 3,992	I've had a couple passengers, nothing usually over 100. As a passenger, probably close to 150-160 with Leon on his Gsxr 1k. about 130-140 on my ex's ZX9 and his Gsxr 1k __________________ I'm gonna punch you in the ovary, that's what I'm gonna do. A straight shot. Right to the babymaker. --Ron Burgundy-- Anchorman

02-04-2009, 07:25 AM	#26
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	The highway speed limit so around here, about 65. The only person I've ever had on the back of my bike is my wife... when she's on the back, I ride very very conservatively. __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

02-04-2009, 07:28 AM	#27
Ninjakel Post whorette Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Florida Moto: 2006 GSXR 600- Posts: 3,992	when we were alot younger, Leon used to do high speed wheelies with me on the back. and I liked it. Now, well, I still like it, but he won't do it. Lately he has been very "grandpa" like when i get on the back, which isn't very often actually. __________________ I'm gonna punch you in the ovary, that's what I'm gonna do. A straight shot. Right to the babymaker. --Ron Burgundy-- Anchorman

02-04-2009, 04:55 AM	#21
2up Waiting for Hello Kitty! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Arizona Moto: Nothing ATM, which makes me want to cry. Posts: 810	As a passenger I have gone as fast as somewhere in the 160's. This was on the back of a GSXR 1k which is one of the most uncomfortable bikes to ride on as a passenger, IMO. I love speed and I love twisties. I don't think I'd ever have the figurative balls to do as I rider what I have done as a passenger. Which is the opposite of how most people feel, I know. And also part of the reason I'm a perpetual passenger.

02-04-2009, 07:22 AM	#25
was92v Nowhere Man Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 558	Top speed? I was thinking curves in my previous post. 2-Up speed is probably 120ish with Little Taz on the back, by myself 160+ on an RF900. Without a faring to hide behind, 150 +/- 5. That was on a vintage race bike that didn't have a speedo, so it is a calculated guess based on RPM/Gearing/tire dia etc. It was a 1000cc Triple Super-Bike at Road Atlanta before the changes to the back straight. Popping over the hill and down into the cavity was a real attention getter...