Have you looked at this post for a view from a new pillion? http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/ubb...ML/000038.html

It would be better for you if you could get your riding gear ASAP and have at least a few shake-down rides before you go, even day rides will tell you if your not comfortable with the set up of your "kit". Also if you are not used to travelling light, this may be a bit of a shock - think hiking. The amount of gear most backpackers (not hikers) carry will probably be too much two-up on a bike, so you will have to be disciplined.

My wife has only started being a pillion in a serious way in the last 6 months, I've been riding for 25 years. A few months ago she said to me she didn't like riding the freeway/highway. I said yes its boring, thats why I avoid it when I can. She replied, yes it was boring, but she didn't like it because it was really scary! This had not occured to me. She is getting more used to it now, just takes a little time on the saddle.

While it would be best to sort out lots of kit issues and saddle time before you go, if any of this were to discourage you from going, then I and most others here would say most definately "JUST GO". You will be fine, sort out any issues as you go. After all you have an experienced rider to guide you right?

Skillo



[This message has been edited by SKILLO (edited 27 January 2005).]