How to be a GOOD Motorcycle Passenger

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[@yammienoob]

For those out there that have ridden as a passenger got any advice for the riders out there? Also, don't forget we are giving away FREE motorcycles so you don't have to be a passenger anymore, get signed up today yammienoob.co/

[@SuperThatguylol]

Sir Yammie I'm riding down to Dallas this summer from Colorado, I used to live in Richardson for 18 years I hope to see you on the road!!

[@PlanetCat]

Bro why there only one comment

[@dion8976]

I always tell my passengers that the most important thing is to not shift weight in the middle of a corner. No matter how bad of a position you think you are in to take the corner, if you stay in that position, I'll be able to at least get around the corner in a somewhat stable way. If you shift your weight, that takes an unstable position and makes it 20x worse, because now it a moving unstable position.

[@EasyRiderGreg]

I must admit I like riding solo, I can rip the throttle and the response is way better. That being said I do miss having my wife on the back for some riding. She quit riding after having surgery over 3 years ago and she still says it hurts when hitting bumps and braking. So now all my riding is solo.

[@crp9985]

Ya but at the moment I'm on the other end of the scale. I like riding with my wife but not all the time.

[@asiberiantiger188]

My wife left me before I got to take her anywhere on my bike. I love my bike but I feel a giant empty space on the tail where she should be.

[@red.s1k]

Had a Passenger before, really suggest practicing on an empty parking lot first, the bike was very wobbly to begin with but after practicing and then going out it was absolutely fine.

[@yammienoob]

Yup it's an entirely different riding experience

[@madisynnisbell2414]

started as a passenger and now I’m going with my mom to get my endorsement so I can ride myself! even though she’s just a passenger she’s still getting it just in case a situation where she needs to take over happens love your channel, you’re hilarious but also informative!

[@Mortem915]

Never had a passenger on my bike but when I was younger my dad would say don’t lean as a passenger just keep ur body straight on the seat.

[@TravisTerrell]

Indeed. This is the first time I've heard it suggested that the passenger lean... I know I don't want my passenger to.

[@akinocrandon8567]

aww man I had a really good laugh at those hand signals. Happy holidays my fellow yamlets.

[@mose717]

I always tell the passenger to look over my shoulder in the direction of the turn. It's a natural thing to do and makes them part of the process, I also ask them to keep an eye out for hazards.

[@TrojanHorse1959]

Great video and tips, thank you! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to everyone!

[@glenns6923]

Merry Christmas to you and crew, thanks.

[@doodlesmusic3950]

Getting my bike after Christmas

[@yammienoob]

Good luck!

[@nathanheinl7975]

I had a dream last night that my wife fell off my bike and her dad wasn't thrilled. This video popped up 4 hours later. Thanks for the reassurance papa noob!

[@joshdave339]

I don’t have no passengers that ride with me, but it might be because I have a dirt bike.

[@hawkeye7527]

Might be xD

[@paahtopro3950]

i ride two up on the track

[@FrankJCone]

Why am I picturing Yammie riding behind Spite while listening to "My heart will go on"?

[@candycanewilma0114]

As a long time backpacker all I can say is , hands on the tank, at least one, and relax...You dont need to lean,if you dont know how, but you be very still in cornering and dont lean in other way ( I saw it hapen all the time 🙄)

[@jojo1234a]

First ride as a passenger today. We discussed some basic communication taps first, and upon my tap to signify I was ready, he opened the bike up. No sissy bar and I thought I was slipping off the back. I couldn’t do the pat to signify that it was too much for me, and I prayed hard .... I’m not even religious. I made it home safe and it was both exhilarating and a little scary at times. Worst part is that I’ve caught the motorcycle bug, damn I’m ready to get my own and take the test.

[@jennibgmailcom]

Can I add that tying hair back is a good idea. You’d think that hair gets blown backwards behind the passenger, but it often winds up in the passengers face or worse, in the drivers face.

[@mazakram3128]

I like these videos great learning tool

[@Coolkill235]

Leaning is a must have I never drivin a motorcycle but I know it’s a must, one day my ex girls fathers like let’s go for a rip on the snow machines (me being 16 and the last I rode was with my dad when I was 10ish) I said I knew what I was doing, we came out of his trail to the main trail and he gunned it so I did the same, my girlfriend and I both leaned outside cuz of the corner and I one skied it and the ass slid out in a drift I instantly stood up and counter balanced it, it scares the shit out of me for the rest of the ride that I could have injured my girlfriend, don’t do shit your not comfortable in, it’s not worth it

[@jokerchris1]

I got used to only having one foot down on my KLR650, and counter balanced on the peg with the other foot! Then the one time I had a passenger, I was able to have both feet on the ground! lol

[@quailchow]

Passenger/new rider here, thanks for the video. I started riding as a result of riding passenger of a cool sportbike of a guy I was really into. It was such a thrill that when me and the guy stopped seeing each other I decided to take a course and get a motorcycle of my own. PLOT TWIST: after I got my bike I sent a photo of me and my bike to the guy and we're back together and he's helping me learn. :) SOME THINGS TO MENTION: It's important to not crowd the rider. A few times I found myself sliding forward (I'm a pretty petite girl) and have to slide myself back into place on my seat. Riding passenger on sportbikes is not the most comfortable thing and I find myself bouncing around a lot and will have to make sure I have good grip on the pegs. Also, when in doubt, just ask the rider what he/she prefers as for grip style. I still continue to ask for feedback on how I'm doing as a passenger.

[@snakebbite]

i need to know if you're still together haha

[@jessicashortt153]

I am a passenger on my husband's bike. First time ever being on a bike. Thanks for the video

[@ryanmiller3020]

Hi. I think I can agree with most of what you say, particularly if you’re riding a loud bike, but some of what you mentioned really wouldn’t apply to a passenger who is blind. And for this, we need a big bike. But a good example of what I’m trying to point out is that most of the bumps, acceleration and what have you can be felt for, so you don’t really need to see you to know about that. But as far as getting an endorsement, that would be superfluous if you happen to be a passenger and you’re blind. It just means that we have to be sure that we are on the back with a very experienced rider, like you said. But you might be interested to know that I collect diecast model bikes. And I happen to be a fan of Harley Davidson‘s.

[@revico9353]

My friends always want to sit on my scramblers pillion , now I got a pannigale

[@rodneylesinejr1246]

Hey Yammie ive had many passengers an it is essential to leave wit da driver like most say. Ive had a low side bcuase of it an crazy enough was able to bring the bike back up on 2s even with the knuckle head passenger. Kinda sid as if i was on a dirtbike and then the rear tire hit a pothole, the force of that and my foot brought us back. It was crazy! But hey could u do a episode on super sport cruisers? Like the m109r or vmax?

[@portapawl5396]

I used to ride pillion with my Dad when I was a kid. I got my license when I was in college, and inspired him to ride again. When he bought a bike, I decided to try riding pillion which I found unsettling, in a way I hadn't as a kid. I found it hard to not be in control of the bike.

[@turppis2600]

I once was a passenger on my own bike (yamaha wrf 450) that isn't even made for 2 people to ride on. My super squid friend as a rider, he pulled dank nooners in top speeds constantly and I screamed on the edge of the seat.

[@crp9985]

I flipped a bike over doing that way back when. Watch this and hang on, over the bike did go.

[@oliversutton2266]

I was watching the exhaust install on the FZ07 when this popped up. Man that thing was JUICY!

[@yammienoob]

That was such a fun bike!

[@dakotaharless6092]

For the exhaust of the MT07, would the SC Project or Arrow Street be a better option? For the bike, not my ears Haha

[@oliversutton2266]

Dakota Harless if you are looking for power gains, then go with the SC

[@MrCheaterpipe]

Everyone who has gotten on my bike with me I tell to hang on tight and keep their shoulders even with mine and as long as they listen it's no big deal having a passenger aside from the increased braking effort and distances it's when they start trying to fight the lean or shift weight mid corner that you will have issues

[@usernaame316]

first time i ever rode a real bike was as passenger. the rider was a big guy and we also had only helmets so i was holding on to those seat handles with my life lol. he didn't go super fast or lean too much and it was ok. it was the first time i ever felt the engine of a beautiful beast purr, in first person... i think it sparked my love for bikes even more, can't wait to get one of my own haha

[@wellyouknow12]

The one clip of the squids who are two on a motorcycle without any gear what so ever had my heart beating. Even though I am sure it was a closed course for the purpose of the clip. It still had my heart racing. Time 2:21

[@maxlutz3674]

A good passenger should also take care to be fairly fit. It greatly helps when they can support some of their weight on the tank when braking. Don´t lie on the topic of your weight. Doing so might mean that you have to find an alternative means of transportation for your way home (some LEOs around here actually bother to use scales). A good passenger should be prepared for the posibility that wearing a helmet might ruin the hairdo too.

[@StudioCST]

I still find it more comfortable if the passengier acts like "dead weight" and not lean with me, because sometimes they lean just way too much and its just really dangerous.

[@TravisTerrell]

This. I don't want my passenger doing any leaning beyond what one's body does naturally. They're not going to "help," and could hurt

[@hugodias9107]

Torque is awesome!!!!! You could do a react on its like u did with biker boyz

[@DessertUnicorn]

It’s hard to balance during slow speeds if you a type of rider that likes to lean the motorcycle itself pretty hard because the second person usually won’t move their body to balance with you, therefore countering your lean. I rode a couple of my friends on my cbr300 most like both of us together would be like 280lbs which a lot of weight for small bike. Also one time I was sitting on my bike and with no notice my friend hopped on the back. I was very close to dropping the bike

[@ishasolanki323]

Please make a video of Yamaha XSR 155 for that range!!! really looking forward for that bike.

[@collinherold8047]

Hi papa noob. I have my notifications on. Are you proud of me?

[@giorgiostegher5504]

Hello there...this video was late. I had to carry a passenger just before this came out. God that was painful. Lots.

[@Discotechque]

I need to learn that "I'm a teapot short and stout" hand sign.

[@VidantryGames1]

uploaded 2 minutes ago, already in my feed :)

[@crash5811]

Ive always told people to ride at least a full year before adding a passenger. If im going WOT from a stop i pull my passenger in tight. And my ex came up w a good term for riding passenger, "jetpack" she holds on tight and leans as i lean. No surprises that way but it does require implicit trust that i know what im doing.

[@homietommy1714]

I just got good news. My parents will support me into raceing in the isle of man tt. After I get threw high school and college. I see papa yam I click fast

[@thesaucyslurp]

What i really wanna know is where pappa yam gets all that stock video.

[@ThaiLifeChronicles]

Come out to thailand. Ride on the back of a motorbike taxi in Bangkok 1 time and youll be GO 2 GO anywhere LOL😃😃

[@hqqw99]

Also tell your passanger what not to touch since on my first ride with my girlfriend she burned her leg on the exhaust when getting off.

[@Youtubeforcedmetochangemyname]

Always sit not the seat don't put your feet down stay strait with the bike what else he'll those things alone in good I'm sure there is more

[@mr.voorhees3352]

Merry Christmas also I’m getting a dirt bike for Christmas

[@Dominus_Potatus]

2 people on a bike, for rider: 1. Never throttle suddenly, trust me it is bad. 2. Only brake suddenly if it is really needed. 3. Give space to your ball, each time you brake, your ball will be squashed. for passenger: 1. Try to relax and enjoy the ride. 2. Adjust your position only when the bike is stop. 3. For no gay situation, always put your hand on your tight. If needed, put your hand on the rider shoulders.

[@germanaussie6138]

KevinMulia For passenger: 3. “Tight”?

[@onyabikejoe7643]

Point 3: You should have two of them, balls.😳

[@Dominus_Potatus]

@@germanaussie6138 thight?

[@josh8494]

On Ya Bike Joe I once knew a man I served with in the Military who lost one in a tragic football accident. I would imagine he would only squish one ball. Makes me cringe just thinking about it.

[@Dominus_Potatus]

@@josh8494 hahaha... English is hard XD

[@danielshapiro3086]

Good to have you back Yammie, Jammie J was great, but remember squidlets, Yammie will always be our first.

[@animealpha4795]

As an Indian, I was a pillion for each day of my life till I learned riding...... Yes, each and every day.

[@KingGarey]

I’m actually on vacation in the Bahamas right now and I’m riding a scooter. It’s my first time riding and I think I’m in love with riding. The scooter maxes at 60 mph though 👎🏾

[@noahvburk585]

@twf2004 its a scooter so yes

[@KingGarey]

Unfortunately Yes

[@sturner202]

ok i feel dumb for asking but can anyone tell me what bikes are at 0:24 and 3:52?

[@jblazing86]

I rode 2 up for years on a scooter, is it the same thing riding a motorcycle??

[@krittinteerasawasdi4333]

As a passenger, a rider with only ON/OFF switch for throttle and brake always annoy me. You know what I mean..?

[@mcluhanmedia1223]

So the passenger is actually supposed to lean with the rider? I thought it was better if they pretend to be a stack of bricks (which neither lean nor counter lean) as their leaning constantly makes the rider have to react and readjust?

[@bennyhanna1976]

My granny called em' murdercycles 🤣

[@ianrichani3747]

Out of subject I know but I need the answer: when u are cornering on a track, do u want more sidewall for better grip or less for less rolling resistance?

[@masterAJ14]

Does anybody know what kind of bike is @4:40

[@srishtibhandari3545]

i want my friend to be the passenger and I want to be the rider but can we be both rider and passenger

[@lkm_6689]

Lol, in America do you not get ticketed without a helmet?

[@lessiansaralonde620]

Re the last point. There is probably a reason why the passenger is a passenger not a rider…

[@timbarnett3898]

No such thing as a Motorcycle passenger, only Rider an Co-Riders! Tim

[@MrinsaneMr]

I'm to fat to be on the back. 😂🤣

[@bexpoking1]

When in doubt whip it out...

[@thijshoncoop8563]

What is the bike with the chick on the beach

[@Rhec-oh3qy]

Hey

[@julianjrobertson]

6:10 it's me!

[@Ash-oq2lf]

A very good passenger does absolutely nothing !

[@nocoeenginesandstuff4259]

im 10 how do you expect me to get a license

[@revolttookhim0833]

Does anyone know what bike that is at 0:26?

[@stewartnorton6386]

I thought exactly the same thing 🤣

[@keithappel5021]

Yummy you’re a little young for me and you have a lot to learn the information you give is textbook but most passengers or anyone that is ever gotten on the back of my bike I know them and they know me and a good rider would never let anybody on the back of their bikeWithout them understanding first to stay with the rider and do what the Ryder does you do have some good points and enjoy a lot of your content However and you have said it yourself it is a life long craft after you get some years under your belt you’ll look back at a lot of this and laugh. But you do have some good researchers and in the future I look forward to asking your Opinions onCertain motorcycles I am 65 and have been Writing for life I have a Suzuki dirtbike and a XS 1100 special Yamaha 1979 with 70,000 miles on it I wasn’t happy with your review on that particular motorcycle it was very fast in its day it stopped pretty good in it today cornering because of the drive shaft could be a bitch in right handersBecause of the shaft drive but you knocked it down pretty good and I do disagree with that Hope you comment and what I have written you I do see that you’re getting back in the saddle after your last mishap it did take a while fear is a powerful thingI’ve had more than my share of the following down the important thing is you get back up respectfully yours K A A

[@jimbalayaman7227]

Keith Appel Punctuation will make your wall of text easier to read. Please consider using periods and commas in the future

[@noahprieto4048]

Nope and don’t plan on having a passenger any time soon haha

[@noahprieto4048]

G Nutts ya man sure lol Ok nut sack

[@noahprieto4048]

G Nutts I also don’t own a bike

[@noahprieto4048]

G Nutts AND I HAVE NO FRIENDS GOT EMMMM

[@marcush4741]

I'm a 5 foot 11, 230lb combat vet. I got into riding because my best friend (a 5 foot, 100lb woman) had me riding pillion. It was funny as hell, and super fun when people called me gay and I was all "I mean yeah, but so?"

[@piratekingthaszar7912]

Sah dudes?

[@thetroll8655]

When did “riding bitch” become “pillion”????

[@crp9985]

I'm going to old man here. I have something like 150,000 miles under my belt maybe more, I don't know. I do know one thing and that is the bitches be crazy. They will jump right on the back of bike without much thought. Personally unless it's some sort of emergency with a rider I know well I would never ride back seat. Women just take a leap of faith that the rider knows what he doing? Add gender combinations here..... I ride 2 up probably 80% of the time now, I can't escape my wife. "Oh going for a ride, I'll go." Not really what I had in mind. She's well trained, does what she should be doing but I think my mistake was showing her too much and gearing her up. She rode a moped in college so she knows how, she just needs to scale it up but she can't ride the bikes I ride and seems to like the thrill or whatever. I did have the idea of her getting a bike, I doubt that idea goes anywhere. She wood just rather ride in on a cool big bike as passenger compared to riding in herself on a Honda Rebel. Been up grading my wife's gear which if you have a partner that will be around a while you need to get them some good gear. End result is this for me. Bought a com system which is nice to hear the GPS, talk to your passenger and answer a phone call if it comes in. Also a few weeks a go caught a go sale on ladies leather jackets, full on riding jackets. $450 jacket for $125, the North is going snow for winter so they needed to get ride of some stuff I guess. I live in the Deep South BTW. We're riding through a swamp which is the usual where I am with big rain coming down. Wife says where we going to stop? I said we don't need to I can ride in this. I think that was the first time in her life that she realized a bike can ride in heavy rain and with the right gear it's really not a problem. 20 minutes later she realized rain isn't a problem which is one of the things that always scares her. It might rain I don't want to go for a ride. Now that isn't a limiting factor. Well shouldn't have bought her a jacket that works right and told her rain really isn't problem. Riding by myself is becoming more of a problem.

[@crp9985]

@Wouter Incognito Owned both of those but the problem is I don't really have a place to ride a dirt bike legally. Never really stopped me before but ....

[@vpweber]

Haha, my man, look at it from a positive position, you may have the perfect wife! Any way, Merry Christmas and ride safe!🤣

[@casperaaron5530]

Maybe tell your wife this instead of complaining about her wanting to spend time with you

[@liam7930]

I got into riding because I'm a loner and I enjoy my alone time. Don't need anyone around me. Want me to take you for a ride? Buy your own fucking bike.

[@janericcabunilas1175]

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