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Carrying a Pillion

Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 9:12 pm
by Wabby
Just a quick question guys:

Will the ZXR carry 2 people (Rider = 17 Stone, Pillion = 11 Stone) easily?

Was going to take bike to Donnington next weekend (around 70 miles) and was just checking first.

Will also have a rucksack of around 10 kilos.

Cheers

Re: Carrying a Pillion

Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 9:55 pm
by RedexRobB
Should be fine, just make sure tyre pressures are good and take it easy, it wont handle the same laden up with two fully grown adults on it.

Re: Carrying a Pillion

Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 9:58 pm
by Wabby
RedexRobB wrote:Should be fine, just make sure tyre pressures are good and take it easy, it wont handle the same laden up with two fully grown adults on it.
Didn't expect it too :)

What tyre pressures will I be needing (I have no idea of standard either, so they could be usefull if anybody knows)

Cheers

Re: Carrying a Pillion

Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 10:01 pm
by RedexRobB
i think, theres a pressure for passengers your meant to have thats listed in the owners manual if you have one. You cant go wrong with standard settings at front 32psi and rear 36psi tho. Also bear in mind your headlight will be pointing at the sky!

Re: Carrying a Pillion

Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 8:47 am
by masterofinsanity
went down to minehead and back with the missus on the back of mine a few years ago no problem

Re: Carrying a Pillion

Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 9:08 am
by Gemini
i fookin hate takin pillions!

gem