Taking my Daughter Pillion for the 1st time on Roger the Royal Enfield Himalayan. 

That must have been great for you with your daughter on board. Making memories.

Wise words about getting of the bike on the left👍

My 13yr old daughter loves pillion. She can’t wait to be old enough to ride her own bike

Nice moments (apart from the camera !)...from what I can remember my first ever pillion ride was about 1976 on a Suzuki GT250.....and my 'instruction' was 'hold on and lean with me ' !....am still 'addicted' to biking...summer is coming...enjoy !...

Great to see a mum,daughter having fun together on a bike,hope to see more of you both Charlie,thanks for sharing.

Great fun and a nice route too!

Eons ago when I got my licence the instructor was riding pillion in every lesson, so until I had my full licence, I had never ridden a bike out on the roads without a pillion on the back. The bravery of those instructors getting on the back with complete beginners at the helm...

Ahhhh that was so lovely to see ,especially her little dance it showed she really enjoyed it. 💚

Excellent and tell Roger he did great as well!

👍 brilliant I rode miles with my son on the back of my bike when he was young. Great fun👍 now I ride an outfit with my dog as passenger 🐾🐾 love your vids👌👌

Thank you for the great adventure Charlie, taking on your pillion was a great step in balancing the bike, you both did amazing.

You both did brilliantly, its a nervy thing taking your first pillion. With time it becomes second nature, l hope your daughter gets the bug and rides for herself in the near future you can both have some fab rides out

Brought back some memories of taking my Son for some togetherness on the bike he took his CBT afew years ago but sadly that's where it stopped, glad your daughter enjoyed it an maybe she'll take it to another level in due course. All the best an safe riding John

She did very well, better than some of my passengers did! Many years ago, my most regular pillion passenger was my mother and she was ace! She would jump on the back of my old Triumph 3TA, with a shopping bag under one arm and a mail order catalogue under the other arm and I would hardly know she was there. She would have been in her fifties at the time but sadly, she is no longer with us. Keep up the good mother/daughter work both of you.

Great video. I made sure the side stand was down when the better half was getting on or off.

Really enjoyed this video, one of your best.

Nice one Charlie. The 1st time I took my daughter on a pillion, I told her that I would stop a couple of miles away from home, just to see how she felt, we ended up doing over 150 miles! As for Rodger nor coping with the extra load, last year I chatted to a couple on a Himalayan (both of them were shall we say big boned), they did Wrynose and Hardnot in the lakes with no problem.

What a cool mum! Bet your daughter had some great stories to tell her pal's after that! Great vid!

Well done both of you. It took bottle for each of you and you both did it really nicely.

The 360 Camera wiggle shots are very cool! That was fun to watch! I never thought about taking someone with me, and better prepare and give some thought to it! She did well1 Must be very cool to get a ride with mom😎

The best images i ever seen with 360!

Nice job Charlie, you do put together nice little presentations: music choices are inspired! Good to see the Angels out and about too!

Great stuff, my eldest was 14 when I first took him out (pillion on 1200 Bandit!). It really shows you how smoothly you can ride when you have to (still lots of helmet bangs to figure out, especially braking). It also showed up the niggly vibrations that can appear at certain revs (particularly his right foot on the pillion peg - ended up zip-tying loads of compressed foam to it when we went camping in the Peak district the following summer). Your daughter seemed to enjoy it all - another future rider in the making? Congratulations, those are memories with mum she'll hopefully cherish forever.

Nice one, my Mrs first time on she slipped on rear footrest sliced her leg and has not been on the Bike since on my Fazer 10 years ago. She's OK I keep saying you coming when I go out for a ride but she won't budge from Nope. Great Video Enjoy the ride ❤

It looked for a moment there as if Roger was the only bike fitted with a tail hook for landing on Aircraft Carriers. 😄

Great video - to me it looked you both have the hang of 2 up riding. Very good communication and organising at stops etc. I can't get the missus or either of my two daughters on the back.... Looks like you could have a bit of a mum and daughter tour in the future perhaps?

Well done Charlie! I take pillion lots , but it does take a new skill to learn ...Well done you .😊

My other half swears by Love handles , a belt with a handle either side instead of clinging onto me 😊well done , every day is a school day , hope your daughter enjoyed herself and is happy doing a longer journey with mum 💐🏍️

That's a massive yellow box, lights were green at the start, turning amber approaching second set, is that a crafty way of sending you a bill if you stop in the box or a fine for going through a red if you're slow off the mark.

I took Colin Myler pillion a while back on my Himalayan and was surprised just how well the bike hauled the two up weight of me at 11 stone and Colin at N+1 stone's :) Poor bike did OK though:)

Nice video, I love taking my kids and grandkids on my bikes. I was surprised how the himi handled it so well compared to solo. I think the secret to REs charm is it sets a low bar for expectations and just gets on with the job without much fuss. I do enjoy the channel and it’s easy going nature. Be Happy

Great video, and well done to you both!

Not too sure who’s the bravest,sorry about the camara😢

Two cuties on two wheels. Such a blessed sight to see!

Just a side note about pillion getting on and off,I always put my side stand down just in case.

Great video, and great example of how to introduce someone to riding pillion - taking it easy, giving them signals to use if they want to stop, considering where they are in relation to traffic. Much better than my first (only) pillion experience with someone that wanted to show off, accelerating hard uphill etc, felt like I was going to be thrown off the back. How did Roger do with carrying the extra wait - did it have much impact on acceleration or handling?

Nice to see you out and about with your daughter Charley , how did roger cope two up ? .

Hi Charlie, try polishing the lens to get the scratches out, it’s worth a try, perhaps a dremell tool will help.

I bet that felt a bit strange riding two up. More good handling done by you again Charlie, sensible training by you about mounting the bike. I think you may well be out adventuring together in the future, as long has your Daughter, does not mind cleaning bikes. Good work as usual Charlie. Sorry about the 360.

There's a first time for everything Charlie, and the earlier you get them on that pillion, the better passenger they make. On a totally unrelated matter, are you going to the Classic bike meet at Swindon on Monday? 😎

How lovely to share your experience and if she really takes to it you'll have to get intercoms.

Great Charlie this take me back to when my wife ( girl friend then ) first time ever on a bike , first roundabout she leaned the wrong way oops ,take care & ride safe

sorry about the Cam, but her cute dance was Awesome, she can start on a good used Honda scooter automatic

Georgie is a brave girl, I wouldn't have got on the back😂I prefer holding the handlebars😉Shame about the camera, (expensive) lesson learned I'm sure...mummy is going to be buying daughter a bike soon🤣My brother used to take my niece on the back of his bike when she was young and more than once he spotted her with her arms wide pretending to fly, she had no fear😂

Hi there, just watched it again. What's with the double shield in your Helmet? Is it to prevent fog or something? 🤔greetings from Carpenterbe@

good video and glad she done well oh yeah i forgot she dont need to clean it as she wasn't the rider you was pmsfl

Very good effort by you both riding a bike that is known to be under powered and over weight.

she will remember that day long after you are gone

Be really good if your daughter learns to ride you have a riding buddy go out with my son when we can have so much fun

Whole diferent ball game with someone on the back, yours is a good ay to start riding with a pillion passenger. How's about putting pillion seat and back rest on the Meteor, bet she'll like it even more.

Looked like a grand time Charlie. Shame about the camera, can you maybe just replace the lens ?. On another note, I've found that a top box to lean back against makes my pillion feel much safer & ergo more relaxed. Getting on & off more complicated, but does wonders for the riding experience. Also in case you've forgotten, that promised craft cider is still on offer & our campsite is back open anytime you fancy.

Looked like a nice ride out. Shame about the camera. You may be able to polish out the scratches on the lens

my girlfriend always hit helmets then bought a sissy bar ....allgood !

Brave lass. I’d have chewed lumps out of your pillion seat if it was me. (No criticism of your riding), just give me the handlebars every time.

The most important advice to a pillion is to not lean into the corners, just sit there.

You never fail to surprise me Charlie! That was lovely to watch. Great to see mum and daughter doing something together and clearly happy to be in each others company. Totally agree with you about mounting and getting off from the left side. Well filmed. Pity about the camera but your sentiment spot on. Precious cargo.

Your daughter did well for a first timer. Don't know whether you did, but I used to put the side stand down before the pillon got off. Then if they stumbled getting off and grabbed you the bike would only fall over a small distance until the stand touched down. Saves two people and a bike lying on the tarmac.

That was a brilliant video Charlie. Thanks ever so much for putting a smile on everyone's face. Have fun you two 😊

Just taken my youngest pillion. Loved it.

Next thing on the shopping list for George will be her own bike!

Hmmm ...strange my axolotl eats fish&chips like anyone else 😜. Great to see you both having a good time. Strange innit the first time with a pillion? At least you got some very rare footage like I've never seen before.🖖 Shame about the camera though.😒

That was fun to watch. Personally I hate having a Pax, well hate is a strong word, but I prefer not to have one, My Suzuki boulevard was good for two with the low seating position and foot to ground contact. My Suzuki V-strom Adventure was horrible, almost dropped it first time 2 up as it was just too high for me to balance. The Himalayan is pretty good, foot to ground is good distance is good and it is not top heavy to start with. I find Having a medium size topbox is a blessing. My wife can lean back against the box backrest and that stops the helmet bonking for the most part. Plus the box is perfect for putting a helmet in or other bulky things. I have a Hitchcocks back rack for support. With quick locks it is 2 seconds to remove it to ride without it.

Still trying to convince my lot to go pillion! Next time put pics of coffee and cake - that might sway mine! My partner comes out with me - I did the same as you, short ride and talk through it all. Can make you nervous first time out Ps ouch for the insta - would like one, but your accident with it is my nightmare and why I keep putting it off

The next step, daughter thinks I like this and I need my own bike, riding together on your own bikes would be special. I dream of riding with my grand son, but he is still only 16 so gotta wait, although never even discussed sure he will go for it. Son is an expert and left his dad miles behind.

excellent video, hopefully the genesis of a new biker! 🙂 Ouch! for the Insta360..

a delightfully primitive motorcycle - perhaps the essence of biking!

Love it! Once she (and you) are more relaxed/comfortable and she's into the swing of it … take a nice ride out along the lanes and minimise your actions, you'll find her movements will be enough to do most of the "ride", her weight transfer, sighting, shifting, etc will steer, just concentrate of smoothness for your part. I normally find it gave the pillion a real kick to realise after the ride when I explained they were essentially doing most of the "riding" on that trip. Bit of fun either way for everyone to appreciate weighting and countersteering effects. Getting a simple comms system setup is fantastic to make it all more enjoyable/engaging for both also if it becomes a regular thing. BTW, bit of a unique but expensive viewpoint from the 360 ;)

Great bonding moment, well done. I don't know if you mentioned for her to look over the shoulder in the direction you are turning. Sorry about the camera.

Is in not great to take the kids with you!? 😀 I have my bike on the sidestand when my doughter gets on and off. Feels very safe and stable.

Hi Charlie, It may be possible to repair that camera, there are spares available, some folks have managed to replace the lenses apparently.

it must be nice taken your daughter for a ride on the back for the first time is she going to get a motor bike one day

Funny name for a daughter, pillion! 😂. Correct in saying on and off from the left. My youngest daughter was 10 on her first pillion ride. Two peas in a pod Charlie. As always take care and ride safe. 😊

looks like you have an almost clone lol, well done on getting out, took all mine on the back numerous times over the years starting them pretty young, was always great fun

That was an absolutely delightful episode Charlie! Shame about the camera but look what fun times were had 🤗❤

10:57 Too bad, a cool view though..😅

I took my 16 year old daughter as a pillion 2 weeks ago for the first time. She loved it and ask why she hasn't done it soon. I find itt's much better for the pillion to hold the grab rails rather than the rider. You won't have as many head butts that way. Ride safe..

Reckon she's ready for her own bike.

Fab! Special times to cherish😊

I love that you continue to embrace challenges requiring new skills with your bike, and you were careful to create a positive experience for your daughter. Well done!

So cool, I hope to get my son ride pillion someday 🥰

My partner loves it on the back of my bike , I explained what I needed her to do / not do and she took to it really quickly ! Main rule for me was I say get off / get on , she forgot once and had us over 😮 Best things I've bought were cardo headsets and a top box for pillion carrying . It's a great responsibility carrying another person but a great way to spend time together. Stay safe !

A another entertaining vlog charlie❤

Great job guys 👍 sorry about the camera.... But it was a super angle while it lasted! How was the cornering together... I took my wife on her first ride two weeks ago and she was leaning the opposite way the me.... Something a lot of new passengers do because they are afraid to lean into the corner. Make sure your feet are very well planted when passenger is mounting especially on gravel 🤗 ohh yes I got the helmet bashing too 😂.... Harry

Well done for trying to get another rider into the fold matey, we have a lot of young girl riders in my little town and its great to see, and for you getting used to an inexperienced pillion on an ADV bike...

Well done to you and the offspring! I remember the first time I took my daughter on the pillion. She was about 10. I felt so tense and wary until we both got used to it. I've taken many people on the back before and since, but your own children are quite different. It was the same taking my son on too. The least stressful was my 60 odd year old Mother in Law who's first pillion ride was around 40 miles and you didn't know she was there! Head butts still occur too sometimes. Goes with the territory, especially with beaky lids.

Fantastic,she did well and so did mum, it’s great if they share a few hrs at your thing with you, I took my youngest son to our house in the picos europa for a week on my bmw 1200ml from new uk to northern Spain thro the west coast of France, he now rides a KTM of his own occasionally with me so you never know

A heartwarming video. What l wouldve also liked to see was how you instructed G. on what constitutes good pillion behaviour, l'm guessing by the lack of your pillion carrying experience, you passed on the instructions given to you by your Dad or brother when a young pillion yourself? Apart from an errant pillion being a weeble on the back, you know bobbing their heavy head around trying to see and showing off, the worst thing is the helmet clash! This is best avoided by the riders very slick gearchanges, soft initial brake application and in the pillions case learning to place one hand on the small of the riders back when they feel the machine start to slowdown or better still in anticipation of a roundabout or giveway triangle glimpsed over Mummys shoulder. Leaning back slightly with the other hand of course pulling the grabrail. As my Dad said "Sit like a sack of spuds don't try to help nor hinder me, l'm your Captain".

Hi Charlie. If you watch Ryan F9's latest vid about the Honda Ascot he does a quick plug of the Insta 360 and mentions that there's free crash damage repair in the first year. He's in Canada so may not apply in UK but worth a try!

Ha ha, my dauhters 21 and she goes on the back of her dad's bike, but so far shows no sign of want to learn to ride. That look your daughter gave at the end was very recognisable 😄

Loved your video 😁 I took my daughter out last year, and she’s not stopped pestering me since about having a bike( her mum won’t let her though ) I’m just about to purchase a insta 360 x3 , would you recommend it ? Is it easy to use as the GoPro ?

A good pillon you can forget they are there, but never have someone on pillion who has drunk a beer or two ...they will hesitate going into bends, then suddenly try leaning too far... I found that our by giving a mate a lift once, we arrived home safe but it was scary for me.... are you really a mum ? Most mums try to get heir offspring away from bikes ... You have to warn her that motorcycling is quite additive.... Lol have fun .

We have Himalayan I've being only on it twice as pillion after seeing your daughter I promise I'll give it another go .😂 & I'm 71, love your Vlogs ,

The best thing about a pillion getting on and off on the left side is you have the sidestand down in case your foot slipped on gravel or whatever. Think safety first, that's the way I have done things when carrying pillion . Nice to see daughter going out on bike with mum. Saw that with my wife with 2 of her daughters although, one of her daughters preferred being pillion on my bike as I went a bit faster. It's not always the boys that like speed. Nice to see you are continually building your skills and knowledge as a motorcyclist.

Nice video,great to get the youngsters into bikes....after all whose gonna keep biking alive after us oldies have hung up the leathers

So, your Daughter is now a Royal Enfield Fan?

I watch your channel with interest and I have a question. which bike is more comfortable for long trips like yours to scotland, himalayan or meteor? Greetings from Poland 

What a formidable pair , I wouldn't want to mess you two about😀🤣 Hide Lagether's keys and hide them well Best wishes to both of you Dave

Great that you can share something you enjoy so much with your daughter. Maybe she will eventually consider riding herself! 😀

Well done Charlie, its a difference to have luggage in the back then a person. On a light motorcycle you feel more then on a big cruiser. i´m waiting for the next video. Best regards Rüdiger

Greetings from down under. Thanks for taking all of us pillion with you. Always loving the soundtrack.