Taking my Daughter Pillion for the 1st time on Roger the Royal Enfield Himalayan.

[@williamnethercott4364]

She did very well, better than some of my passengers did! Many years ago, my most regular pillion passenger was my mother and she was ace! She would jump on the back of my old Triumph 3TA, with a shopping bag under one arm and a mail order catalogue under the other arm and I would hardly know she was there. She would have been in her fifties at the time but sadly, she is no longer with us. Keep up the good mother/daughter work both of you.

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@herytik4027]

That’s a loverly memory to have 😊

[@davidbgraham461]

Good pillion passengers are gold !!

[@hondamonkeyboy]

That must have been great for you with your daughter on board. Making memories.

[@restdayrider]

I really think so too. 😊

[@gearjammer3688]

Just taken my youngest pillion. Loved it.

[@sootycakes]

Wise words about getting of the bike on the left👍

[@restdayrider]

We worked it out eventually! 😂

[@anthonybrunt181]

You never fail to surprise me Charlie! That was lovely to watch. Great to see mum and daughter doing something together and clearly happy to be in each others company. Totally agree with you about mounting and getting off from the left side. Well filmed. Pity about the camera but your sentiment spot on. Precious cargo.

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@deanroberts187]

My 13yr old daughter loves pillion. She can’t wait to be old enough to ride her own bike

[@deanroberts187]

Yes definitely mount and dismount from LHS

[@hanlonclive]

That was a brilliant video Charlie. Thanks ever so much for putting a smile on everyone's face. Have fun you two 😊

[@restdayrider]

Thanks Clive. 😊

[@robstahl2531]

Nice moments (apart from the camera !)...from what I can remember my first ever pillion ride was about 1976 on a Suzuki GT250.....and my 'instruction' was 'hold on and lean with me ' !....am still 'addicted' to biking...summer is coming...enjoy !...

[@Troyz911]

One of my favourite times is when my kids ride with me and now my daughter is twenty and has her own motorcycle and goes on rides with my wife and me. I enjoy your vids. Thanks for sharing.

[@restdayrider]

That's brilliant. 😊

[@edwardkaminsky8142]

Talk about tears rolling down the cheek. This was my daughter and I on her z-50 25 years ago. I had to ride her.( she was afaid at 7) Thank you Charlie

[@johnmeasures583]

Next thing on the shopping list for George will be her own bike!

[@Mr450pro]

So cool, I hope to get my son ride pillion someday 🥰

[@ianwarden3352]

Fantastic proper made me smile loved taking daughter No1 on pillion but she now lives and works in london No2 daughter and wife just shake their heads and laugh at me.

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@bigjohno242]

She did well Charlie , and you explained things to her very clearly 👍

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@JohnG11000]

Great to see a mum,daughter having fun together on a bike,hope to see more of you both Charlie,thanks for sharing.

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@daveburgess9786]

Fab! Special times to cherish😊

[@keithbateman5360]

Greetings from down under. Thanks for taking all of us pillion with you. Always loving the soundtrack.

[@restdayrider]

Thanks Keith. 😊

[@DaveOasist]

Well done guys, another great video.

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@Hertfordshire_Biker]

Great fun and a nice route too!

[@pm8465]

Your daughter did well for a first timer. Don't know whether you did, but I used to put the side stand down before the pillon got off. Then if they stumbled getting off and grabbed you the bike would only fall over a small distance until the stand touched down. Saves two people and a bike lying on the tarmac.

[@restdayrider]

We did try that, depended on the camber as with both of us on the side stand was hard to put up. 😂

[@pm8465]

@Rest Day Rider just slowly roll the bike forward and off the stand. Can remember a number of Police riders who did that only because they struggled to get over the bike in the first place 😄

[@restdayrider]

Good tip. 😊

[@irishcoffeetruecrime]

Ahhhh that was so lovely to see ,especially her little dance it showed she really enjoyed it. 💚

[@restdayrider]

She did seem to! 😊

[@zedcharlie]

Sweet. 👍

[@yoursacredquest]

I love that you continue to embrace challenges requiring new skills with your bike, and you were careful to create a positive experience for your daughter. Well done!

[@restdayrider]

I was, and I also rode like I had a bucket of very expensive water on the back! 😊

[@MikeTheBike58]

Nice video,great to get the youngsters into bikes....after all whose gonna keep biking alive after us oldies have hung up the leathers

[@restdayrider]

Absolutely 😊

[@jezza1421]

Brilliant! Made me smile. Been talking forever, with my kids, about going on the back of my bike. Gotta make it happen

[@iancatlin5985]

excellent video, hopefully the genesis of a new biker! 🙂 Ouch! for the Insta360..

[@nightwolf357.]

Priceless... C 😎

[@markpercy4277]

You both did brilliantly, its a nervy thing taking your first pillion. With time it becomes second nature, l hope your daughter gets the bug and rides for herself in the near future you can both have some fab rides out

[@restdayrider]

That would be awesome. 😊

[@shaunhagan393]

Excellent and tell Roger he did great as well!

[@restdayrider]

I always thank him after. 😊

[@johngregg3222]

Another great video. I wasn't so sure about getting dragged through the Horse Poo, but a very engaging experience all the same. 🤣. What a nice Rest Day.

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@johnalleman1134]

Well done!

[@barnsrodsandheavymetal8439]

Nice job Charlie, you do put together nice little presentations: music choices are inspired! Good to see the Angels out and about too!

[@restdayrider]

Thank you. 😊

[@cameronlewington3005]

Nice harmony Charlie, you both did good as you it’s a learning curve for rider and pillion! Alb….Cam xx💐

[@restdayrider]

She did brilliantly. 😊

[@advredbikes]

Thank you for the great adventure Charlie, taking on your pillion was a great step in balancing the bike, you both did amazing.

[@restdayrider]

Thank you. 😊

[@billyblooddrop]

Brought back some memories of taking my Son for some togetherness on the bike he took his CBT afew years ago but sadly that's where it stopped, glad your daughter enjoyed it an maybe she'll take it to another level in due course. All the best an safe riding John

[@restdayrider]

I hope so too. 😊

[@TurnersTriumphTigers]

Cracking Video and fab first pillion ride. hopefully see you both out on the roads and events.

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@thednadane]

Great that you can share something you enjoy so much with your daughter. Maybe she will eventually consider riding herself! 😀

[@restdayrider]

Hopefully!

[@davidroberts7490]

Well done girls 👍🙂 and Rodger

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@Jules750..]

A another entertaining vlog charlie❤

[@Caledonia3104]

Great video. I made sure the side stand was down when the better half was getting on or off.

[@freelanderblues]

You do a great job on these vids and I admire you for it, keep it up as you would be missed it you stopped

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@gpdayrubberduckdriver]

Great to see a happy video 😂 brilliant thanks.

[@restdayrider]

Thanks😊

[@rcafmaintainer3723]

Great bonding moment, well done. I don't know if you mentioned for her to look over the shoulder in the direction you are turning. Sorry about the camera.

[@peterhobbs7609]

Excellent, making memories, hopefully adventures ahead for the 2 of you

[@Duckie313]

Eons ago when I got my licence the instructor was riding pillion in every lesson, so until I had my full licence, I had never ridden a bike out on the roads without a pillion on the back. The bravery of those instructors getting on the back with complete beginners at the helm...

[@restdayrider]

That's insane!!! 😱

[@ladyjrider666]

Fantastic! My now 13 year old has been my pillion for 4 years now. I take my middle girl too occasionally. And even my husband. Nerve racking, taking your own children. Ride safe, LJ

[@restdayrider]

The most precious cargo! 😊

[@ladyjrider666]

@Rest Day Rider sure is! They're confidence as well as physically. Ride safe LJ

[@ianwhunter1]

Well done both of you. It took bottle for each of you and you both did it really nicely.

[@restdayrider]

Thank you. 😊

[@frankboff8185]

Good video. A few more trips as a pillion, the it will be I think I will have a go at riding.

[@restdayrider]

I kinda hope so! 😊

[@janvandijk2961]

What a lovely video Charlie, I envy you. Wish I had a child to take for a ride! You must be very happy, always take care!!

[@restdayrider]

Thank you. 😊

[@mjotd8670]

What a cool mum! Bet your daughter had some great stories to tell her pal's after that! Great vid!

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@randyalt370]

Really enjoyed this video, one of your best.

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@triumphrider572]

Well done to you and the offspring! I remember the first time I took my daughter on the pillion. She was about 10. I felt so tense and wary until we both got used to it. I've taken many people on the back before and since, but your own children are quite different. It was the same taking my son on too. The least stressful was my 60 odd year old Mother in Law who's first pillion ride was around 40 miles and you didn't know she was there! Head butts still occur too sometimes. Goes with the territory, especially with beaky lids.

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊 it was like carrying a bucket of water. Precious Cargo. 😍

[@MpeTe01]

Another great video. Well done. Your daughter did well on the back. Not always the case for a first timer. We are in our seventies now and im still riding although my wife doesnt ride pillion much now. Not so easy to climb on!

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@grahamebell7505]

That was an absolutely delightful episode Charlie! Shame about the camera but look what fun times were had 🤗❤

[@kendrost2048]

You always seem to rise to the challenge. Riding with passenger is not easy, but you make it look effortless. Thanks for great video.

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@eduardopordeus2239]

The best images i ever seen with 360!

[@restdayrider]

😊

[@SurreyAlan]

That's a massive yellow box, lights were green at the start, turning amber approaching second set, is that a crafty way of sending you a bill if you stop in the box or a fine for going through a red if you're slow off the mark.

[@redzed40]

cool

[@nickbitten9910]

Nice one. Remember the first time i took my wife out pillion- she took to it like a duck to water ( fortunately). Mind you, she was a good horse rider in her younger years which may have helped.

[@restdayrider]

Definitely I'd say!

[@Rudibeata]

Well done Charlie, its a difference to have luggage in the back then a person. On a light motorcycle you feel more then on a big cruiser. i´m waiting for the next video. Best regards Rüdiger

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@phil-oq9id]

👍 brilliant I rode miles with my son on the back of my bike when he was young. Great fun👍 now I ride an outfit with my dog as passenger 🐾🐾 love your vids👌👌

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@tonyoutdoorsuk3479]

I would love to be a pillion rider before I go for my CBT test in July! X

[@restdayrider]

Give it a go!

[@adrianbennett8956]

Great memory's that will last a lifetime .

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@markchase7419]

very cool memories!! 😎 I remember giving my daughter a ride on my motorcycle years ago..lots of fun!!! she did very well.

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@geoffballe8766]

What a gorgeous pair of girls 😇 you make it all look so easy

[@restdayrider]

Thanks Geoff. 😊

[@billcotton1551]

That went really well for the first time with a passenger. She did great! The axolotl took me back to my childhood ,I took care of one over the Summer break for my school.

[@restdayrider]

Thank you Bill. 😊

[@keitht3055]

Nice one Charlie. The 1st time I took my daughter on a pillion, I told her that I would stop a couple of miles away from home, just to see how she felt, we ended up doing over 150 miles! As for Rodger nor coping with the extra load, last year I chatted to a couple on a Himalayan (both of them were shall we say big boned), they did Wrynose and Hardnot in the lakes with no problem.

[@restdayrider]

Roger coped so so well! 😊

[@russelltownley7404]

cracking little vlog charlie georgie was a total natural loved it keep smiling and thank you russell

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@trekker8187]

Very cool!!!

[@Hemlck]

Great video - to me it looked you both have the hang of 2 up riding. Very good communication and organising at stops etc. I can't get the missus or either of my two daughters on the back.... Looks like you could have a bit of a mum and daughter tour in the future perhaps?

[@restdayrider]

That would be epic. 😊

[@ed.barker7069]

Lovely. Always nice to see a new convert to the Motorcycling experience. Ps. Stone Circle Bike Show on Monday.

[@restdayrider]

I'll be there! 😊

[@martin100biker]

Well done Charlie! I take pillion lots , but it does take a new skill to learn ...Well done you .😊

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@johnnorth9355]

That's one very brave daughter ! I used to hate riding pillion (I'm talking pre-helmet days !) as the feeling of not being in control especially when leaning into bends at speed even when experience proved it was ok always gave me the heebie geebies . Well done both.

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@mickemmett6828]

It's a great way to bond with your siblings, I used to go all over with my two daughters on my Goldwing, weekend camps and many Goldwing Club events but they eventually grew up, moved out and started to live their own lives. Moving on a few years I started going out with my Granddaughters on the back of my GS, only on day trips although the plan was to eventually go on a few tours with them. Unfortunately after over 50 years of relatively trouble free riding I eventually came across an old woman who despite me being visible to her for at least 300 yards she decided to wait until I was 30 foot from her and then pull out from a Garden Centre in front of me, I ended up with cracked ribs, a gashed eyebrow and a broken right arm/wrist. I'd slammed on as soon as I saw her wheels start to move and managed to lose a fair amount of speed but I now find myself thinking "what if I'd had my ten year old granddaughter on the back at the time" I had such plans for us but now I fear for their safety and not sure if I want to take any of them on the back again (when I eventually get myself right and the bike is repaired).

[@restdayrider]

Always a terrifying thought. 😐

[@dhovious6247]

Charlie I heard you got a raise today. Congratulations.

[@restdayrider]

A little one. 😊

[@dhovious6247]

@@restdayrider yep. That’s what my gf said. A measly 5 %? Better than no raise i suppose

[@restdayrider]

Absolutely!

[@mattilett1444]

Great stuff, my eldest was 14 when I first took him out (pillion on 1200 Bandit!). It really shows you how smoothly you can ride when you have to (still lots of helmet bangs to figure out, especially braking). It also showed up the niggly vibrations that can appear at certain revs (particularly his right foot on the pillion peg - ended up zip-tying loads of compressed foam to it when we went camping in the Peak district the following summer). Your daughter seemed to enjoy it all - another future rider in the making? Congratulations, those are memories with mum she'll hopefully cherish forever.

[@restdayrider]

I really hope so. 😊

[@stewieDM]

@@restdayrider Great video. Best way to stop helmet bangs when braking is to apply a little back brake first, stops the front end dipping.

[@iainrodger8079]

Great video, and well done to you both!

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@beakittelscherz5419]

The 360 Camera wiggle shots are very cool! That was fun to watch! I never thought about taking someone with me, and better prepare and give some thought to it! She did well1 Must be very cool to get a ride with mom😎

[@restdayrider]

She did very well. 😊

[@andyc750]

looks like you have an almost clone lol, well done on getting out, took all mine on the back numerous times over the years starting them pretty young, was always great fun

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@crgmrgn]

Love it! Once she (and you) are more relaxed/comfortable and she's into the swing of it … take a nice ride out along the lanes and minimise your actions, you'll find her movements will be enough to do most of the "ride", her weight transfer, sighting, shifting, etc will steer, just concentrate of smoothness for your part. I normally find it gave the pillion a real kick to realise after the ride when I explained they were essentially doing most of the "riding" on that trip. Bit of fun either way for everyone to appreciate weighting and countersteering effects. Getting a simple comms system setup is fantastic to make it all more enjoyable/engaging for both also if it becomes a regular thing. BTW, bit of a unique but expensive viewpoint from the 360 ;)

[@restdayrider]

We went out again today, she is definitely more relaxed this time round. 😊

[@bananabrooks3836]

I disagree with your assessment of desirable pillion dynamics, the person holding the handlebars must command control of the machine and soft luggage. The good pillion is hardly noticed as they should not intrude on the equalibrium.

[@stuarthughes1589]

Nice video again and great that your daughter enjoyed it to. A little tip to stop head bumping especially at junctions is when you get to just the last few mph 5 ish come off the front break and stop on the rear break the bike stays level and no head bump. You both make a good double act.😉

[@stevezephyr]

Brilliant, both you and your daughter did a fantastic job especially considering it was first time for the pair of you. My wife rode pillion for years until she sadly passed away and absolutely loved it. My son comes pillion these days and the simplest advice I can offer is use a buddy belt if your pillion prefers and for corners get your pillion to glance over your right shoulder for right hand bends and your left shoulder for lefthanders, that way they lean with you, not too much and not too little. My wife I never knew she was there, my lad is a big unit at 20st and he is an excellent pillion. Keep it up Charlie, shame about the camera, but I've lost two GoPro clones before now on the motorway 😂😂

[@restdayrider]

Sounds like you have some amazing memories of time with your wife Steve. X

[@stevezephyr]

​@@restdayrider thank you, yes we had some great times on the bikes, we were together for 35 years. I've posted a comment and photo of Mo stood next to her favourite bike, our Honda ST1100, I've posted this one although I've got loads of me, Mo and our bikes, happy days and fantastic memories 😅😅

[@barbwonderwander8559]

Two cuties on two wheels. Such a blessed sight to see!

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@sneekylinux]

Well done for trying to get another rider into the fold matey, we have a lot of young girl riders in my little town and its great to see, and for you getting used to an inexperienced pillion on an ADV bike...

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@gerrypowell2748]

Not too sure who’s the bravest,sorry about the camara😢

[@volt8684]

Hi Charlie, I have 3 daughters and all 3 were on the back of my bike in a heart beat. Bought all their clothes off e bay except helmets, fortunately 1 size fitted all. Their mother wouldn’t go pillion. They started around 14 years, they are now late 20s. One goes to work on a 125 scoot and the middle one has her full licence. I am going to Tenerife in September on a bike tour with the latter one. When I used to occasionally show them how fast the bike was they used to squeal with delight. They are all petrol heads and it’s wonderful to have a bond like that. I hate being pillion myself😁

[@restdayrider]

That fantastic. 😍

[@volt8684]

@@restdayrider I have some incredible memories and photos. Go pros we’re not about then and I’m too old to faff with them. Grumpy old git me

[@rockclima]

Nice one, my Mrs first time on she slipped on rear footrest sliced her leg and has not been on the Bike since on my Fazer 10 years ago. She's OK I keep saying you coming when I go out for a ride but she won't budge from Nope. Great Video Enjoy the ride ❤

[@restdayrider]

Ouch! 😔

[@michaelsupple6081]

I hope your daughter knows she won the Mom lottery. 👏😊 Kudos to you Charlie for having the confidence and skills to pull it off and for her willingness to ride and be a great pillion. 😊 My daughter has her own bike and we love to bike camp together. We both own dual sport bikes.

[@restdayrider]

Thank you. 😊

[@herytik4027]

Nice video, I love taking my kids and grandkids on my bikes. I was surprised how the himi handled it so well compared to solo. I think the secret to REs charm is it sets a low bar for expectations and just gets on with the job without much fuss. I do enjoy the channel and it’s easy going nature. Be Happy

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@Crossers76]

I took my 16 year old daughter as a pillion 2 weeks ago for the first time. She loved it and ask why she hasn't done it soon. I find itt's much better for the pillion to hold the grab rails rather than the rider. You won't have as many head butts that way. Ride safe..

[@restdayrider]

She tried it but didn't like it . 😏

[@Jim-nm1en]

The best thing about a pillion getting on and off on the left side is you have the sidestand down in case your foot slipped on gravel or whatever. Think safety first, that's the way I have done things when carrying pillion . Nice to see daughter going out on bike with mum. Saw that with my wife with 2 of her daughters although, one of her daughters preferred being pillion on my bike as I went a bit faster. It's not always the boys that like speed. Nice to see you are continually building your skills and knowledge as a motorcyclist.

[@restdayrider]

Thanks Jim. 😊

[@donaguitar]

nice to see your mum and daughter ride, and you are so carefull that she was very confident and feeling safe. Good you gave her the right advice hop on and off from the left. So sorry for the camera, if you start a crowdfunding to replace it I will be glad to contribute. .

[@restdayrider]

Awe thank you Dona. 😊

[@skippercaship]

Well done it's harder than what some people make it out to be, especially low-speed maneuvers. so for the first time, you managed it very well.

[@restdayrider]

Thank you. 😊

[@enlightenement]

Fabulous thats another one set to become a biker x

[@restdayrider]

I hope so!

[@annefarrell4689]

We have Himalayan I've being only on it twice as pillion after seeing your daughter I promise I'll give it another go .😂 & I'm 71, love your Vlogs ,

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊 It's really is a capable bike. 😊

[@brianbertram3521]

Hi Charlie. If you watch Ryan F9's latest vid about the Honda Ascot he does a quick plug of the Insta 360 and mentions that there's free crash damage repair in the first year. He's in Canada so may not apply in UK but worth a try!

[@restdayrider]

I think I have a warranty. 😊

[@dongreenbank6277]

my dad and i used to ride on our motorbikes but he passed away last year but i still go out when i can.

[@restdayrider]

Well done you. ,😊

[@ozzyprogdomino8815]

Ha ha, my dauhters 21 and she goes on the back of her dad's bike, but so far shows no sign of want to learn to ride. That look your daughter gave at the end was very recognisable 😄

[@restdayrider]

I have hope!

[@chrissampson6861]

Great video, and great example of how to introduce someone to riding pillion - taking it easy, giving them signals to use if they want to stop, considering where they are in relation to traffic. Much better than my first (only) pillion experience with someone that wanted to show off, accelerating hard uphill etc, felt like I was going to be thrown off the back. How did Roger do with carrying the extra wait - did it have much impact on acceleration or handling?

[@restdayrider]

Hi, thank you for your comments! I definitely notice the extra at low speed and stopping, but once we were rolling it was like carrying a bag. Don't tell her that!

[@mitchellsteele3878]

Brilliant, well done both of you and to see your daughter would get back on the bike again 👍 my daughter will not go near getting on as pillion but my son loves riding his triumph street scrambler , great vid and all the best teaching your daughter to get her own bike one day , cheers Mitch 👍

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@mitchellsteele3878]

Your welcome, DGR coming up in May, are you participating in the venue, Oxford this yr ?

[@restdayrider]

Cirencester for me. 😊

[@mitchellsteele3878]

Well done, all for a great cause, 👍