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Blapper · 02-07-16, 11:40 AM

I can't see that the rear subframe is the problem - doesn't it support the pillion passenger under braking and acceleration? Nah, if it was 10kg, I'd buy one and be careful with it but 5kg makes it not fit for purpose IMHO. I couldn't even pop to the shops for groceries.

When I had an R1150RT a few years back I came across France with the panniers full of 24 bottles of wine (for a Triumph rally gathering), top box full of clothing and food, tank bag with our wet weather gear and wash bags, camping gear strapped across the top box, a pillion passenger and 6 gallons of fuel and it took it in its stride. Pukka accessories, but a horrible bike...

02-07-16, 11:40 AM	#14
Blapper Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Rochester,Kent. Posts: 824	Re: New to Suzuki and SV650S I can't see that the rear subframe is the problem - doesn't it support the pillion passenger under braking and acceleration? Nah, if it was 10kg, I'd buy one and be careful with it but 5kg makes it not fit for purpose IMHO. I couldn't even pop to the shops for groceries. When I had an R1150RT a few years back I came across France with the panniers full of 24 bottles of wine (for a Triumph rally gathering), top box full of clothing and food, tank bag with our wet weather gear and wash bags, camping gear strapped across the top box, a pillion passenger and 6 gallons of fuel and it took it in its stride. Pukka accessories, but a horrible bike...