[pmc847]

Great advice. When Jane first started riding with me we had a discussion about what she needed to do as an active member of the bike. Also what she should expect as a passenger.
Right turns look over my right shoulder, left turns etc. Look down the road to where we are going not just in front of us. This helps to lessen the sensation of speed. Keep your weight, as little as that is my dear <;~), off the rider. If no descent passenger grab raids then one hand one the tank when braking as suggested. That also means she need to be aware of what you are seeing ahead, not daydreaming and being caught by surprise when you do brake. No sudden movements especially in turns. When I crank up the FCK (preload) it's for our comfort and safety not an insult because again, you don't weigh much, you're just right.

After our accident it took awhile for both of us to get comfortable riding again. We still get nervous at the sight of a farm tracker on the road.

Philip