Feeling Sick after a long ride

[Mrs. Leanintree]

I usually get a case of motion sickness when I sit in the back seat especially if the driver sways the vehicle alot. So I make sure the seat I am in has a good view of the road and watch it alot. I can't read or do anything in the car but watch the road or sleep. I'd recommend the OP put her head over her BF's shoulder and really watch the road. If you are doing a right hand corner, put your head over his right shoulder and watch where the road is going and vice versa for a left hand corner. Stretching is always good at each stop. Also, we like BirdRunner and his pillion's philosophy, make the BF stop every hour or so to stretch, drink water and walk around a little bit.  

[rfulcher]

A little late to the party here.

The preceding posts have lots of good suggestions but nothing that looks beyond the issues of the passenger. If my wife is riding pillion and is not having a good time I don't very far by saying, "Hey, if you get sick it's not my problem."  

If the driver is on an ego trip or inconsiderate then his driving could be a contributing factor. On a long trip an aggressive less than smooth driver can make any passenger stressed and motion sick. A smooth pilot will be less likely to cause motion sickness. One also has to also consider the bike.  What kind of bike does the BF ride? Is it even suited for riding double on a short trip? I sure don't want to ride 4000 miles on an R1.

[falconati]

I'd bet dehydration is causing the fatigue, but a bit of motion sickness is the rest of it.

$.02

I agree.  Dehydration and just not being used to motorcycling.