Pillion Tales, A view from the rear of the GS, Why does she makes me do all the work!

[@alanseetwo9982]

Thanks for the video. It is not very common to hear from the pillion views especially in the context of touring. My wife and I tour on our Multistrada 1200 and come across the similar processes of going through the riding gears, seat, luggage etc. Very useful and practical comments.

[@SmileyoureonTV]

Thanks for sharing! She still makes some sense but don’t tell her please

[@Fernando90054]

Thanks for the video. My wife found it very useful . And she loved the explanation. Our girls are important!More power to you! Greetings from Lisbon😃👍🏻

[@SmileyoureonTV]

Thanks for the comments buddy get your wife to stay in touch and if she’s got any questions at all then throw them over in the comments.

[@matthewholmes7597]

@@SmileyoureonTV Hi nice motorbike what does your lady friend ride

[@waynesmith9842]

@@matthewholmes7597 my lady friend sometimes, we are married so it’s kinda more like my line manager, she has a full licence but she sticks with the rear these days

[@MRTPR]

Nice relaxed style Mate. I used to take my wife on the back, but not so much these days. I have a GSX S 1000 not really suitable for a pillion. Great channel, greetings from South Australia. Great info. Spectacular scenery, love the drone footage. Take care and stay safe.

[@SmileyoureonTV]

Mr TPR thanks , hope to be there in 21 riding some dirt

[@MRTPR]

@@SmileyoureonTV lets hope we can travel again then Mate.

[@mototakahe836]

Get yourself an Airhawk air cushion seat you will love it. Only said this because I saw you lift the GS, Bless you.

[@stephenwright9104]

Glad you enjoyed yourself in my back yard that is the lakes

[@SmileyoureonTV]

Luck you Beautiful country

[@dpinedoblog]

Great video. What would be helpful is to hear about wind management for the pillion. My wife and I bought a 1250 GSA and my wife complained that her back was uncomfortable (we had a top box with pad and her with back pad jacket) and she was getting too much wind turbulence (I had aftermarket larger wind shield)… we were playing with ideas on how to get her more comfortable on the back seat (she is used to cruiser touring trunks) but alas, had to sell. Wondering if I was riding too fast? Highways in Texas go really fast… so any issues with back or wind turbulence at high speeds? Thanks!

[@damienford3587]

good job, Wayne...oh, and Adele. More outtakes please...

[@SmileyoureonTV]

I could do a whole hour of outtakes

[@damienford3587]

@@SmileyoureonTV i think you should please!!!

[@genuinecomments4008]

Your a King Wayne

[@SmileyoureonTV]

Genuine Comments I get it

[@johnr6940]

Did I see you both today on the M6 travelling south as you pulled into Forton services?

[@SmileyoureonTV]

No sadly, we are on our way up to the Yorkshire dales now tho so wave an nod!

[@InfusedBiker]

Thanks for the informative upload. Which helmet mic do you use?

[@SmileyoureonTV]

The comms kit we use is a pack talk bold, i’m not really impressed with many of them at all, I think they’ve got a long way to go before I find it saleable

[@hartley383]

Hi Wayne..Good timing with this video for me. I really would like a GS (currently own a Crosstourer) one of the stumbling blocks is my wife finds that the vario panniers restrict her foot movement on the pegs meaning the peg is almost under her heal more than instep. Could you ask your good lady if she finds this please. The other option is a tiger 1200 which she finds better. Thanks in advance.

[@SmileyoureonTV]

So I just asked the question and she said it sits in the middle of her foot, doest have an issue, we've had a few TIGERS IN OUR LIFE AND THEY ARE COMFORTABLE FOR A PILLON but as the rider I really do like the 1250 boxer oh by the way she's a size 6

[@jd100-x1z]

Is it difficult to manoeuvre in slow speed like starting / stopping / at the lights? That’s what I’d be afraid of. New to riding.

[@artb1974]

Hi, I’ve been riding since 1986. With pillion off and on since 1996. In my opinion it’s considerably more difficult during slow speed maneuvering. Very slightly so at speed. I’d make sure you are a great rider without a passenger before you add the extra weight and potential movement. It’s also critical that you and your pillion understand that she/he is not passive and just along for the ride like in a car. They contribute to handling the bike much more than you might think. A relaxed and engaged pillion makes riding two up a pleasure. A nervous fidgety passenger is not safe. Not that they need to be stiff and perfectly still, they just need to know when and how to move.

[@artb1974]

Also. It’s important that you are ready for him/her to climb aboard. Make sure you are off the side stand and ready for the bike to pull towards them (keep the stand out and have them climb aboard on that side just in case). Make sure he/she knows not to climb on until you say you are ready. I prefer that they step onto the passenger peg instead of trying to mount like she does in the video. Try both ways. This is probably the most likely time to drop the bike so be prepared. Once you’ve done it a few times you’ll have a routine and it’s no big deal.

[@artb1974]

And finally (I promise). She needs to lean with you. At slow speed when you are balancing (leaning away from the turn) and at speed (leaning in). Her shoulders should match yours.

[@johnvaleriewelbers2995]

😎🏍💨💨💨🇨🇦👍🏻 cheers from B.C.

[@SmileyoureonTV]

Always welcome I love your country must come again soon

[@bennytilkens8251]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@MsRakotobe]

What is the seat covers exactly?

[@SmileyoureonTV]

They are from a company called Cool Covers, I think they need to pay me for all the ads they are getting, lots of people comment on them, search them on line and if you order them tell them to get in touch with me or watch the channel

[@skolikaseri]

Hi!do you have the annoying rattle ticking when the bike is hot from left cylinder??

[@SmileyoureonTV]

not that I have noticed, however the bike is a bit of a Tractor!

[@SmileyoureonTV]

not that I have noticed, however the bike is a bit of a Tractor!

[@genuinecomments4008]

Your asking Wayne

[@sandramullen7804]

My boyfriend has the 1200 gsa it's a big beast and I tried to mount it pillion and couldn't. What the trick? Apart from a step ladder I'm 5.5 btw

[@SmileyoureonTV]

Everyone has different ways ! I put my leg over the seat, get half way on and then use the peg to push the rest of my bum over. Some people stand on the peg and then bend their knee through the gap - I can’t do that legs don’t fit !! I am 5.5 as well. Adele

[@Fotomats]

Here is one way to mount the bike: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWmmiYyvo7d6rLs

[@desmiller4764]

Sorry Wayne I’m sure I’ve watched this already ?

[@SmileyoureonTV]

Thanks, Des, had to update, new vid coming

[@desmiller4764]

No worries looks like you had a great time on your staycation 😁