Carrying Passengers

Carrying passengers on motorcycles should only be done by experienced riders. Everything about your motorcycles balance, handling, starting, and stopping changes when you have a passenger.

Carrying Passengers

Passenger Should Be Told The Following:

  1. Get on the motorcycle only after you have started the engine.
  2. Sit as far forward as possible without crowding you.
  3. Hold on firmly to your waist or hips.
  4. Keep both feet on the footpegs, even when stopped.
  5. Keep legs away from the muffler, chains, or moving parts.
  6. Stay directly behind you.
  7. Lean as you lean.
  8. Avoid unnecessary talk.
  9. Avoid unnecessary motion.

Warn Passengers When You:

  1. Approach surface problems.
  2. Are about to start from a stopped position.
  3. Will be making any sudden moves.