Helping passengers enjoy the ride

**Jared** · 01-14-2012, 11:58 AM

Here's a recent write-up on how to help your passenger enjoy riding almost as much as you.

http://www.utahmotorcyclist.org/2012...y-ride_14.html

**nomadtom69** · 01-14-2012, 12:42 PM

Now all you have to do is buy a side car for the little one

**Jared** · 01-14-2012, 12:45 PM

She fits nice and snuggly in the tour pak. :)

Netnorske · 01-14-2012, 01:14 PM

Good stuff Jared...and all on the money. The intercom system really makes things a ton better for both rider and passenger. As a rider, you can talk without taking your eyes off the road and as a passenger, you no longer need to rely on hand signals or thumps to the helmet to get a point across. I also purchased my wife a Gerbing heated jacket liner w/G3 gloves to match my own...something she says is the best thing I ever bought her! Now we can enjoy the road together even on those chilly days when most would be curled up in front of the fire...

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AlabamaNomadRider · 01-14-2012, 01:49 PM

Good article Jared. Good information.

Loafer · 01-14-2012, 07:58 PM

Great article, thanks for sharing that.

**Farmer522** · 01-15-2012, 09:21 AM

Have to agree on the head sets, for two up riding she feels more at ease being able to chat with me while we are out and about

waterman · 02-27-2012, 03:58 PM

Head sets have been the best investment.

Another thing, tell her that when she wants a break to tell you and do it at the first possible spot. If she's happy, your happy.

AlabamaNomadRider · 02-27-2012, 04:27 PM

I agree completely Joel, nothing worse than the wife having to go and making them wait. That really upsets them.

Sin City Stan · 02-27-2012, 09:14 PM

Good article Jared. I would like to add I keep my wife involved in the ride by having her point in the direction I'm making turns or changing lanes. We have done it so long I see her shadow already pointing my lane change before I hit the turn signal. She knows how I ride. I tell her that when I see this I feel compelled to change lanes.

When riding in groups through the mountains she also points out road hazards (rocks, potholes) to those riding behind us.

She never re-adjusts her seating position without first tapping me on the right shoulder. A nod from me means jump around all you want.

A shake means sit tight and ask me again after the next curve.

smbke · 07-01-2012, 01:21 PM

Been looking at the different intercom systems. They all seem to have their flaws. I know it's kind of subjective but who has an opinion on the all around best model?

Loafer · 07-03-2012, 07:02 AM

You could do a search for intercom systems. Lots of previous posts have comments
from those that installed them and what they liked and disliked.
Try this site:
http://www.vulcanbagger.com/forums/s...earchid=355354

DarkStar · 07-03-2012, 11:15 AM

I've always believed the best way to help a passenger truly enjoy the ride was to encourage them to get their own motorcycle...

Edited to add: I just bought my girlfriend another new motorcycle yesterday, she took a fancy to a new -0- miles 2010 Vulcan 900 the dealer had, so I got it for her... she's been riding since she met me 10 years ago...

**crazygene49** · 07-03-2012, 12:03 PM

Very nice!

smbke · 07-03-2012, 10:13 PM

Thanks, Loafer! I'll give it a look.

01-14-2012, 11:58 AM	#1
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Helping passengers enjoy the ride Here's a recent write-up on how to help your passenger enjoy riding almost as much as you. http://www.utahmotorcyclist.org/2012...y-ride_14.html __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-14-2012, 12:42 PM	#2
nomadtom69 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryville, Tn Posts: 2,656	Now all you have to do is buy a side car for the little one __________________ (NomadTom69)Tom Green Previous bikes - 2004 BMW R1200 CLC 2006 Nomad 1600 Black -1985 BMW K100 RT VBA #001609 Viet-Nam Vet 71-72 Maryville , Tn. Maggie Valley '11-Townsend '12-Estes Park '13- Copperhead fall rally "13- Elkins WV '14- Eureka Springs ' 15- Helen Ga. SE Rally '16
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01-14-2012, 12:45 PM	#3
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	She fits nice and snuggly in the tour pak. :) __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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01-14-2012, 01:14 PM	#4
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	Good stuff Jared...and all on the money. The intercom system really makes things a ton better for both rider and passenger. As a rider, you can talk without taking your eyes off the road and as a passenger, you no longer need to rely on hand signals or thumps to the helmet to get a point across. I also purchased my wife a Gerbing heated jacket liner w/G3 gloves to match my own...something she says is the best thing I ever bought her! Now we can enjoy the road together even on those chilly days when most would be curled up in front of the fire.... __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016
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01-14-2012, 01:49 PM	#5
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Good article Jared. Good information. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-14-2012, 07:58 PM	#6
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	Great article, thanks for sharing that. __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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01-15-2012, 09:21 AM	#7
Farmer522 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 258	Have to agree on the head sets, for two up riding she feels more at ease being able to chat with me while we are out and about __________________ Scott aka Farmer522 Southeast MO VBA#01865 VROC #34433 VRA
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02-27-2012, 03:58 PM	#8
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Head sets have been the best investment. Another thing, tell her that when she wants a break to tell you and do it at the first possible spot. If she's happy, your happy. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16
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02-27-2012, 04:27 PM	#9
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	I agree completely Joel, nothing worse than the wife having to go and making them wait. That really upsets them. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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02-27-2012, 09:14 PM	#10
Sin City Stan Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 3,746	Good article Jared. I would like to add I keep my wife involved in the ride by having her point in the direction I'm making turns or changing lanes. We have done it so long I see her shadow already pointing my lane change before I hit the turn signal. She knows how I ride. I tell her that when I see this I feel compelled to change lanes. When riding in groups through the mountains she also points out road hazards (rocks, potholes) to those riding behind us. She never re-adjusts her seating position without first tapping me on the right shoulder. A nod from me means jump around all you want. A shake means sit tight and ask me again after the next curve. __________________ Oldest Saloon In Nevada http://www.pioneersaloon.info/ "Sin City Stan" Henderson, NV VBA #01004 VROC #29365 2004 Nomad 1500L5 +100 "The Bike" 2009 Nomad 1700 (past) 2004 Vulcan Classic 800 (past) 2010 Cortez - 2011 Crescent City - 2012 Kanab - 2013 Estes Park
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07-01-2012, 01:21 PM	#11
smbke Advanced Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 809	Been looking at the different intercom systems. They all seem to have their flaws. I know it's kind of subjective but who has an opinion on the all around best model?
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07-03-2012, 07:02 AM	#12
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	You could do a search for intercom systems. Lots of previous posts have comments from those that installed them and what they liked and disliked. Try this site: http://www.vulcanbagger.com/forums/s...earchid=355354 __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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07-03-2012, 11:15 AM	#13
DarkStar Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Central Michigan Posts: 108	I've always believed the best way to help a passenger truly enjoy the ride was to encourage them to get their own motorcycle... Edited to add: I just bought my girlfriend another new motorcycle yesterday, she took a fancy to a new -0- miles 2010 Vulcan 900 the dealer had, so I got it for her... she's been riding since she met me 10 years ago... Last edited by DarkStar; 07-03-2012 at 11:29 AM. Reason: Image...
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07-03-2012, 12:03 PM	#14
crazygene49 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Dover, DE Posts: 1,856	Very nice! __________________ Gene Chestnut Dover, DE USAF 1968-1995 VBA#01761 2007 Nomad 1600 Black and Titanium
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07-03-2012, 10:13 PM	#15
smbke Advanced Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 809	Thanks, Loafer! I'll give it a look.
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