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    [Help]: Suggestions Required for touring with pillion.

    Hi all,

    I am planning to go to Mangalore on my R15 with a pillion. this will be my first long distance ride.

    I would need some help if this is feasible or not to travel 380+ km on R15 with a pillion.

    Cheers,

    V
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    Last edited by Aryan; 08-08-2009, 12:46 AM.
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    • #3
      u may feel a bit uncomfortable due to seating position but overall may not be a big problem.
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      • #4
        v much feasible . did 1000 + kms with my gf .

        but here its mlr
        the roads after suck-leshpur Suck big time,
        so pillion may find it tough cos the suspension of r15 is bakwaas for tht non existant slush n road.
        plus its raining heavily there . so plan well.
        get a lid 4 pillion, keep rain coats n take breaks every 80-100kms or 70 mins whichevers earlier.

        thts all.
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        • #5
          It's possible .... just take few breaks and enjoy nature, tea and coffee .....but please remember to ride responsibly as the roads are wet and dangerous....... keep your cruise speed at about 60 kmph (I know you would like to see 3 digits on the speedo....but please avoid if the roads are wet/in case of rains) ....best of luck ...enjoy the ride....take a cam and post pics/triplogue here !!!!

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          • #6
            Yeah.. totally possible mate. Just take adequate breaks. Otherwise the pillion will end up with a sore back.

            Pillion Lid is a must do.
            and if the pillion can also ride you can switch every few hundred Kms..
            (ie either a really moto savvy GF or a just a friend)
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            • #7
              Easily, but if your pillion is falling on your back for long, it will take a toll on your wrists&palms, otherwise no problems at all!
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              • #8
                You can easily do it buddy. Both of you must wear helmet and riding gear.
                Ride safe!

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                • #9
                  I've done some 200km non stop in 43degrees both being a pillion and rider on Pulsar 150. I realized that its difficult to be a pillion than the rider specifically because of the seating position.

                  Being a rider air won't flow through your buttocks and thighs wherein you would feel agitated, for the pillion, the things would have enough air, but they would keep on getting scratched with the sides of the seat resulting in rashes.

                  I was so pissed once that I decided never to be a pillion on long run.

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                  • #10
                    You can do it. No big deal. Practice and both of you will gradually get it. It is fun!
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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Aryan View Post
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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by santoosh View Post
                        v much feasible . did 1000 + kms with my gf .

                        but here its mlr
                        the roads after suck-leshpur Suck big time,
                        so pillion may find it tough cos the suspension of r15 is bakwaas for tht non existant slush n road.
                        plus its raining heavily there . so plan well.
                        get a lid 4 pillion, keep rain coats n take breaks every 80-100kms or 70 mins whichevers earlier.

                        thts all.
                        Santa
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                        Thanks, Santa....

                        Have the lids and riding gear ready ..

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by vipin_s View Post
                          It's possible .... just take few breaks and enjoy nature, tea and coffee .....but please remember to ride responsibly as the roads are wet and dangerous....... keep your cruise speed at about 60 kmph (I know you would like to see 3 digits on the speedo....but please avoid if the roads are wet/in case of rains) ....best of luck ...enjoy the ride....take a cam and post pics/triplogue here !!!!
                          Thanks, Vipin...

                          I usually keep the speedo at 60-70 with pillion so that should not be a problem..... will have a separate post abt the trip and the pics....

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                          • #14
                            @ Ken sir, Avin, Ayush, Moeed, Sarvajit... Thanks guys for the all the info i can get...


                            The trip is scheduled later and i will be posting it on a separate thread....


                            Also, could someone please tell me if this is the best route to take to go to Mangalore...

                            START at Bangalore
                            30 km
                            NH-4

                            Start from Bangalore Railway Station and take Tumkur Road NH 4 towards Yeshwantpur

                            Nelamangala
                            44 km
                            NH-48

                            At Nelamangala, Turn Left on NH 48

                            Kunigal
                            72 km

                            Continue on NH 48

                            Channarayapatna
                            40 km

                            Go Straight with NH 48

                            Hassan
                            41 km

                            Continue with NH 48

                            Sakleshpur
                            92 km

                            Continue Straight via Heggadde, Bajathuru

                            Bantval
                            21 km

                            Continue on NH 48 via Thumbe, Pudu

                            END

                            at Mangalore
                            Last edited by vijith.unnithan; 08-12-2009, 01:18 AM.

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