2-up? what's the appeal?

cba191 · 10-05-2008, 04:15 PM

i know that i'll probably get flamed for this, but what is the appeal of riding 2-up? i've never done it, so i have no point of reference. it has just always seemed to me that riding your own ride would be much more appealing. but, when in a car, i hate not being in the driver's seat. so maybe that has something to do with it as well.

GB · 10-05-2008, 04:25 PM

Moved to the riding forum.

Skippii · 10-05-2008, 04:26 PM

You don't have to pay the tickets.

Poolside · 10-05-2008, 04:37 PM

trumpet · 10-05-2008, 04:43 PM

Quote:

2-up? what's the appeal?

With ATGATT: not much.

Without ATGATT;
On a cool night with a hot lady sidled up tight behind you, and her nipples poking you in the back.....

Well think about it

approachbears · 10-05-2008, 05:12 PM

Are you old enough to know the difference between masturbation and sex with someone else?
Leaning is way more fun with someone else onboard.

Robert_C · 10-05-2008, 05:30 PM

Some of us use our motorcycles as primary transportation. That means that sometimes we need to take our kid somewhere. Further, my daughter likes riding on the motorcycle.

The OG · 10-05-2008, 05:39 PM

Well, my wife likes to look at / take pictures of the scenery...listen to mp3's...and adjust our route to her points of interest.

Generals don't drive, just instruct :)

I get to have someone to share the ride, and a backrest...

Cranky Yankee · 10-05-2008, 06:23 PM

My first two up was nearly 30 years ago.

I ended up marrying her. With absolutely no regrets.

lightfighter · 10-05-2008, 06:40 PM

my old lady got a bike a few years ago. she crashed it monday, tuesday, and friday while taking instruction from the MSF master instructor, and then it sat in the garage for 14 months before she sold it.

so it would seem that some are not cut out for 1 up.

Eyes Shut · 10-05-2008, 07:20 PM

What's the appeal of 2-up?

-You get to share an adventure!
-You get someone to cuddle with in the sleeping bag at night

-The passenger can be on the lookout for the turn, the motel, the restaurant, the gas station, while you negotiate the traffic.
-If things start going to shit, one of you can maintain the quiet voice of reason and calm.
-If you don't have room for all of the dessert, you can share it.
-You can relax in the shade while the passenger goes from motel to motel to get the best deal.

Uncle Ernie · 10-05-2008, 07:21 PM

Some women are almost like people.
Sometimes it's fun to do things with other people.

funhouse · 10-05-2008, 08:22 PM

bachelor you say?

eakins · 10-05-2008, 08:30 PM

because your odds of getting get laid after the ride is over go up significantly

...
but then again maybe the hand cream is your ticket.

cba191 · 10-05-2008, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eyes Shut

What's the appeal of 2-up?

-You get to share an adventure!
-You get someone to cuddle with in the sleeping bag at night

-The passenger can be on the lookout for the turn, the motel, the restaurant, the gas station, while you negotiate the traffic.
-If things start going to shit, one of you can maintain the quiet voice of reason and calm.
-If you don't have room for all of the dessert, you can share it.
-You can relax in the shade while the passenger goes from motel to motel to get the best deal.

Most of those things would be the same on two bikes.

10-05-2008, 04:15 PM	#1
cba191 ^OP wanna buy a monkey? Joined: Sep 2004 Location: SLC, UT Oddometer: 322	2-up? what's the appeal? i know that i'll probably get flamed for this, but what is the appeal of riding 2-up? i've never done it, so i have no point of reference. it has just always seemed to me that riding your own ride would be much more appealing. but, when in a car, i hate not being in the driver's seat. so maybe that has something to do with it as well.

10-05-2008, 04:25 PM	#2
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Robert_C Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2004 Location: P.R. China Oddometer: 1,703	Some of us use our motorcycles as primary transportation. That means that sometimes we need to take our kid somewhere. Further, my daughter likes riding on the motorcycle. __________________ As a nation we still continue to enjoy a literally unprecedented prosperity; and it is probable that only reckless speculation and disregard of legitimate business methods on the part of the business world can materially mar this prosperity. -- Theodore Roosevelt, Sixth Annual Message, December 3, 1906

10-05-2008, 05:12 PM	#6
approachbears 250cc is 50cc too many Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Nuevo Mexico Oddometer: 917	Are you old enough to know the difference between masturbation and sex with someone else? Leaning is way more fun with someone else onboard.

10-05-2008, 05:39 PM	#8
The OG 600b Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Fresno, CA Oddometer: 91	Well, my wife likes to look at / take pictures of the scenery...listen to mp3's...and adjust our route to her points of interest. Generals don't drive, just instruct :) I get to have someone to share the ride, and a backrest... The OG screwed with this post 10-05-2008 at 05:44 PM

10-05-2008, 06:23 PM	#9
Cranky Yankee exulcero Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Shadow of the Rockies Oddometer: 594	My first two up was nearly 30 years ago. I ended up marrying her. With absolutely no regrets.

10-05-2008, 06:40 PM	#10
lightfighter where does this go? Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Sierra Vista AZ. Oddometer: 1,891	my old lady got a bike a few years ago. she crashed it monday, tuesday, and friday while taking instruction from the MSF master instructor, and then it sat in the garage for 14 months before she sold it. so it would seem that some are not cut out for 1 up.

10-05-2008, 07:20 PM	#11
Eyes Shut See no evil Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Oddometer: 1,712	What's the appeal of 2-up? -You get to share an adventure! -You get someone to cuddle with in the sleeping bag at night -The passenger can be on the lookout for the turn, the motel, the restaurant, the gas station, while you negotiate the traffic. -If things start going to shit, one of you can maintain the quiet voice of reason and calm. -If you don't have room for all of the dessert, you can share it. -You can relax in the shade while the passenger goes from motel to motel to get the best deal.

10-05-2008, 07:21 PM	#12
Uncle Ernie Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Asheville NC Oddometer: 3,978	Some women are almost like people. Sometimes it's fun to do things with other people. __________________ LOOK OUT IT'S COMING THIS WAY!

10-05-2008, 08:22 PM	#13
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