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Kabuto through the ages

August 9, 2014 by pillionpassionista Leave a Comment

japanese samurai outfit with moustache

We spent this weekend in Melbourne. Unfortunately that meant missing a gorgeous weekend in Sydney, with 21C and sunshine. It would have been ideal for riding… Melbourne in August is pretty chilly, but we had good weather really. It was at least 6 degrees cooler than Sydney, but we did see some sun, and managed… [Read More]

Filed Under: Bike gear, No ride Tagged With: gear, Victoria

The K1300S: A Pillion’s Perspective

August 5, 2014 by pillionpassionista 2 Comments

bmw K1300S

Now that we’re back to being a one-bike household (yes, Zorro’s S1000 has been sold…) and I’ve almost forgotten how that little diamond-cut seat used to feel, it’s time to declare my verdict on the new beast. I call it a beast, because at 254 kgs, the BMW K1300S is 50 kgs heavier than the S1000. It’s… [Read More]

Filed Under: Bike gear Tagged With: BMW, gear, K1300S

How cold is too cold?

July 20, 2014 by pillionpassionista Leave a Comment

snow between bathuest and orange, July 2014

Zorro was hoping to get the new bike last week. And he was keen to go on a long ride asap. “Let’s go to Mudgee”, he said. “But it’s the middle of Winter”, I moaned. “Ha, we’ll just rug up,” he says. “Besides, the new bike has heated hand grips.” Yeah, good for the rider…. [Read More]

Filed Under: Bike gear, No ride Tagged With: gear, NSW, winter

Two-way talk when Two-up

March 23, 2014 by pillionpassionista Leave a Comment

big shark behind you

Zorro and I aren’t always the best at good, clear communications. We are good at blaming each other for misunderstanding. When we’re on the bike and competing with the noise of the engine, wind and tyres – and through impenetrable helmets – communications can be, well, interesting… We started out with the best intentions and the aim of… [Read More]

Filed Under: Bike gear Tagged With: gear

Too hot for you?

March 9, 2014 by pillionpassionista Leave a Comment

BMW S1000RR on tow truck

It’s been a very “Indian Summer” in Sydney and March has been easily as warm as February. We didn’t decide ’til mid-morning to head out for a ride, and by then it was already edging 26C. Not being too sure if we’d get too hot, I suggested we head up the northern beaches for a… [Read More]

Filed Under: Bike gear, Ride days Tagged With: gear, Riding, summer, Sydney

Getting my gear on

March 2, 2014 by pillionpassionista Leave a Comment

Pillionpassionista in her new gear astride the S1000RR

Now that I’ve been out a whole 2 times, Zorro is convinced this is gonna be a regular new pastime for us. Being super safety conscious, he suggested it was time to get geared up correctly. I have my Kabuto helmet (see my first post) but the rest isn’t proper bike gear. Yay, time for some retail… [Read More]

Filed Under: Bike gear Tagged With: gear

Where it all began – with the Head

February 2, 2014 by pillionpassionista Leave a Comment

Kabuto-Aeroblade-3-Helmet-Pearl-White

My other half has been motorbike-mad for some years now, and hankering for me to share some of his passion. He reads bike mags. He has bike mates. He goes riding most weekends with some or all of them. And me…? I’ve stayed home. Worried a little (can’t help it!). But generally happy to have… [Read More]

Filed Under: Bike gear Tagged With: gear, motivation

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Who is the Pillion Passionista?

Who am I? Probably not who you imagine. Nothing like the cliched 'bikie chick', certainly.

I grew up in the middle-class leafy north shore of Sydney, worked in the corporate world for many years, and left my mid-life crisis behind me some miles back.

When I tired of playing second fiddle to my beloved partner's beloved motorbike, I decided I wanted to be a part of his weekend road trips.

Not fancying the idea of learning how to ride, I took the easy rider option and hopped on the back.

Follow along as the pillionpassionista discovers the joy of being on the back of a motorcycle, one weekend at a time.

She rides with her partner "Zorro" in Sydney, Australia - the greatest city in the world (at least when the sun is shining and the roads aren't jammed).

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