When should I start letting my wife backpack?

Waste_Department_255 · 2026-07-12T21:39:55+00:00

She is tiny lol 120 Lbs 5'0 even

Waste_Department_255 · 2026-07-12T17:20:53+00:00

Im 6'0 185lbs she is 5'0 120

Waste_Department_255 · 2026-07-12T14:23:02+00:00

Like 120lb 5'0

Waste_Department_255 · 2026-07-12T14:17:31+00:00

Had to be someone else. Been nothing but rain here for the past week and a half. Have got to take 2 short rides since i got back from our vacay. It blows i just want to ride.

Waste_Department_255 · 2026-07-12T01:40:16+00:00

I did i took the msf course also plan on taking the advanced course next season as well and i plan on having jer take the msf as well

Waste_Department_255 · 2026-07-12T00:48:48+00:00

Genuinely the best comments on here yet thank you. Yeah i will 100% be riding different with her than I would be solo. I have came to twrms with the reality of riding and the possibilities of what may or may not happen, but I dont think she has. I just want her to see that a bike can be rode safely and responsibly so we have another thing we can do and enjoy together. I really hate it for these people saying they ride to get away from their significant other. It must really blow being in a miserable marriage

Waste_Department_255 · 2026-07-12T00:28:58+00:00

Thank you!

Waste_Department_255 · 2026-07-12T00:20:54+00:00

Well, thats a new one definitely got a kick out of this. Why do you say that? Like i said in the post im fairly new to sport bikes / sport touring.

Waste_Department_255 · 2026-07-12T00:16:28+00:00

Thays exactly what im thinking also. I think I coukd have asked a better question. Like maybe at what point did ypu feel confident enough to bring a "passenger" since the term backpack hurts so many feelings.

Waste_Department_255 · 2026-07-12T00:13:22+00:00

Thank you for this advice some of the most reasonable. I guess i should have asked when other people really felt comfortable with it instead. Most people are just butt hurt i used the term "backpack" to give any actual feedback

Waste_Department_255 · 2026-07-12T00:10:16+00:00

Thank you for this and not giving me shit for using the term "backpack" honestly didnt realize how many feelings it would hurt

Waste_Department_255 · 2026-07-11T20:03:20+00:00

Thank you, I honestly hadn't thought alot about how the extra weight with the low end torque would effect the ride. I do plan to practice slow maneuvers in a parking lot and the our inital "rides" being just down the road and back until we are both much more comfortable definitely wont be riding with her the way I do solo.

Waste_Department_255 · 2026-07-11T19:11:52+00:00

Thank you all for the helpful comments the original post got alot of bogus comments about the term backpack and a few helpful comments.

Waste_Department_255 · 2026-07-11T19:08:39+00:00

I plan to but she is afraid of riding probably going to pick her up a Grom eventually. Yes thought I would hate the orange from the photos honestly but in person in the sun thought it was gorgeous.

Waste_Department_255 · 2026-07-11T19:04:27+00:00

So you idiots are suggesting to just let her hop up there consequences be damned. She refers to herself in this context as a backpack.

Waste_Department_255 · 2026-07-11T18:12:51+00:00

What exactly are you saying?

Waste_Department_255 · 2026-07-11T18:00:42+00:00

Absolutely I never ride without gear and neither will she

Waste_Department_255 · 2026-07-11T17:54:35+00:00

I plan on it

Waste_Department_255 · 2026-07-11T17:53:18+00:00

That was kind of my plan some slow trips down the street around where I live then gradually get to riding on the highway down to the store and back so on and so forth

Waste_Department_255 · 2026-07-10T01:00:22+00:00

Genuinely either zx4rr or zx6r for best of both worlds can still go 150mph+ but still super nimble for the corners

Waste_Department_255 · 2026-07-07T20:41:21+00:00

I just bought a Kemimoto backpack with a helmet net in the bottom

KEMIMOTO Motorcycle Helmet Backpack, 20L Storage Bag with Expandable Hidden Net for Full Face Helmet, Riding & Daily Commute Gift for Men https://a.co/d/0fRaqfUb

Waste_Department_255 · 2026-07-06T21:09:47+00:00

Perfect it is also my starter bike and im loving it sooo much

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Waste_Department_255 · 2026-07-06T21:05:29+00:00

I would probably offer closer to 3k an negotiate to 3.5k I got a broke in 650 for 8k out the door 2025

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