Question about carrying a passenger

[zeus661]

Haven't carried a passenger in years. What is the best precedure for the passenger to mount the B? I get on first? They get on first? What seems to be the best methods? Thanks

[willtill]

I get on first and then stand the bike up. Then I tell the passenger to mount (my wife for example) she will step on the left passenger peg while steadying herself with my shoulders as she swings her other leg over. She knows to try to stay as close to center line as possible whilst doing this.

You have to be holding the bars firmly and anticipate the bike trying to lean to the left initially. But if your expecting it; it's not an issue since you are firmly correcting by keeping the bike upright with firm body control.

I also keep the front handbrake engaged as well while she is mounting the bike.

[Steve 0080]

Depends...my wife likes to get on first. Others, and if they're a big girl, mount the bike leave it on the side stand and let them get on. That way you are not supporting the weight of the person and bike, the bike it...... and yes the side stand will be fine.

[Davidk]

I get on first and leave the bike leaning on the stand. I set it upright when she is settled down on the seat

[scottarkon]

I too leave the side stand down and have the passenger mount after me. I've found that to be the easiest way instead trying to hold the bike steady.

[2wheelsforme]

I stand the bike up first also. If not you are putting a lot of weight on the side stand but most of all you then you have to lift the bike upright off the stand with passenger weight on board.