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FlyingScot

Who's the oldest or youngest pillion you've had on your bike?

My mom (75 years old) is out visiting, so I took her on a quick spin around the area on my Suzuki. As the last time she was on a motorcycle was in 1950 on a Harley, it was a slightly different experience. Made sure that she could claim membership in the ton-up club.

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steventhechef

My dad was 87 last time he came for a spin on the RS. I am not sure that he appreciates the acceleration of the 118HP though.!!

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Tbirdnz

My father, but I was 15 at the time and as he was a rider himself I was quite pleased he had confidence in me, especially as I had just passed my test for a full licence.

My youngest, probably one of my sons at about 6 years of age. You have to be careful with kids on their capability of holding on. I don't think I would carry anyone younger than that, and I would also watch my speed. I think it would be important that they could rest their feet on the pegs.


Having said that I was carried on my father's bike sitting in front of him on the tank at around 2 years of age, but those were non PC days and it committed me to a life-time of motorcycling.


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BlueTrophy

My mom rode with me when she was 82 and probably would today if I asked. She is 84. My son rides with me all the time. He s six and has ridden with me regularly since he was 4. If we are on the Virago, it has a good backrest to keep him in place and if when we ride the Trophy, I put on the trunk to lean against.

FourthNail

I've had my daughter on my old Beemer before I sold it. She was about 9 or 10 and loved it. My 6yo son is begging me to take him on the T-bird. He also wants his own bike. Will probably end up getting him a little 50cc dirtbike next year.


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kidtwist

I took my first ride on a Honda (belonged to a family friend) when I was about six. My Dad was the "driver". I didn't sit in back though, I sat in front between him and the gas tank. Probably not the recommended way to ride, but it's an experience I've never forgotten.

Not long after that my Dad bought a Honda of his own and had a serious accident on it. From then on I couldn't even wish for a motorcycle of my own without getting a lecture about how dangerous they were. My Dad, who lives out of state, doesn't know I have a bike now, and other family members aren't going to tell him for fear of how he'll react.

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LightningJack

I took my 78 year old stepmother for a spin on her birthday last Summer. She thought it was okay. I also take my son for rides frequently, which began last year when he was 7. He loves it.

miker

Took my eldest son around the yard on my old XT250 when he was about two, zipped up in my jacket. Very slowly of course!

The oldest was a lady who wanted to do something for her 90th birthday, so booked a Harley ride from Sydney to the Blue Mountains. An all day trip, each time I stopped to show her the view and have a break, all she could say was "Let's go! I paid you to ride, not to stand around!"

Mick

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M700R

My mother-in-law won't ride with me.

Smart old gal!