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Post by Noops » Wed Jul 31, 2013 11:35 pm

Q397: Can I carry a passenger on my motorbike and is there an age limit on being a pillion passenger?

In order to carry a passenger on a motorcycle,
•the rider must have a full licence for that class of motor cycle;
•a motor bike must be equipped with suitable supports or rests for the feet of the pillion passenger;
•pillion passengers must be capable of sitting astride a proper seat securely fixed to the motorcycle;
•a pillion passenger must wear a suitably constructed safety helmet;
•and the decision to carry a passenger remains with the rider, who is legally responsible for ensuring that the passenger is safely supported.

Although there is currently no minimum legal age for a person to ride pillion, it is strongly advised that they have parental consent, wear a properly fitting and specially designed helmet and are able to reach the foot rests

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So if you alter the foot pegs on your ZZR1100 and you can carry legally carry your four year old granddaughter for instance :shock: 8)

I'm sure she would love it :shock:
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I want to die like my grandfather in his sleep.............not like the passengers in his car!!

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Post by bertieduff » Wed Jul 31, 2013 11:55 pm

Hmmm.....The only flaw in that plan is Mags...there's the law and then there's THE LAW! :wink:
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Post by Andy G » Thu Aug 01, 2013 7:02 am

I've been letting Charlotte "drive"
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Thinking that 4 year olds on bikes might not go too well though!
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Post by flyingscot68 » Thu Aug 01, 2013 9:53 am

I've seen a few youngsters on the back of bikes over the years - my mate takes his seven year old daughter on the back of his Hyabusa regularly and she loves it.

4 might be a bit too young if you ask me.

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Post by Doc883 » Thu Aug 01, 2013 10:16 am

When I was into biking I remember taking my Mum out as a pillion passenger on my ZXR400. Quite an experience. When I leaned into a corner my Mum wasn't overly keen so for good measure she would lean in the opposite direction :lol: After a few miles there ended my willingness to carry anybody on the back.
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Post by rossybee » Thu Aug 01, 2013 11:06 am

Reminds me of this :mrgreen:

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My Calum is 4 weeks away from his 12th birthday (and tall enough to reach pedals etc) and I'm very tempted to teach him the basics on a private road, just as my old man did for me :thumbsup
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Post by BigD » Thu Aug 01, 2013 11:29 am

Andy G wrote:I've been letting Charlotte "drive"
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Thinking that 4 year olds on bikes might not go too well though!
Bloody hell she's getting big! Time flies.

Until they are strong enough to hold on tight I wouldn't be taking my 2 (8 and 3) on the road bike. Maybe if I had a sensible touring road bike with tail box to hold them in then I would.

I'd take them both on the motocrosser in a field no problem though. :lol:

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