Carrying a Pillion

[Wootan]

Evenin all

I have a new k6 sv650s and was planning on carrying pillion over the weekend, I haven't adjusted the the suspension from the factory settings and wondered if this would be wise. Both me and my brother weigh about 10 1/2 stone each any idea's as to whether the standard settings will cope or should adjust it, any help would great.

Thanks

Paul

[BILLY]

I wouldn't bother personaly I carry a pillion regularly just allow more time for braking and be gentle with the throttle!!!!

[Wootan]

Thanks Billy

[kwak zzr]

carrying a pillion spoils the ride :? get a rear seat cowl.

[jonboy]

Yes the secret of carrying a pillion (with the idea you want them to get on again :lol: ) is to be smooooth and take your time. Also very low speed handling will be compromised by the bike requiring a lot more balance than you're used to. But it's like anything, practice makes perfect. I enjoy Mrs Jonboy on the back (and pillion's good too :lol: :oops: ).

Oh and remember not to show off, cos you might think it's clever but your pillion will think you're a complete t*sser :wink: .


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[Gordon B]

....to advise your pillion not to shift their weight around when you are approaching traffic lights.....

The only pice of advise I forgot to give Mrs B when I took her out for the first time and it was (probably) more scary than a high speed wobble, just wasn't expecting the bike to move when it did!

[Wootan]

Thanks guys, much appreciated.

[TLMark]

I'd go up a couple clicks on the rear spring just so the bike sits about right two up
with out it makes the steering like a "OCC chopper" :?

[Cronos]

Oh and remember not to show off, cos you might think it's clever but your pillion will think you're a complete t*sser :wink:

Not always! :lol: :lol: :lol:

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[jonboy]

You haven't spoken to Jo, have you? :lol:


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[robz400]

Definitally go up 2 or 3 clicks on the rear preload, it makes a big difference. :)

I weigh about 11st and my girlfriend is 8st, and find that level 5 on rear preload is spot on, any less and its like riding a pogo stick :D