150/60 Tire + Passenger

~Shinobi~ · August 28th, 2012, 04:30 PM

Wussup everyone. This is my first post but I have been following forums for about 4 months now. I've looked around and have not found an answer to this question. Can i carry a passenger on my 08 Ninja with a 150/60 tire? Or will 150 tire not allow me to carry a passenger? Thanks for the help.

Cazper · August 28th, 2012, 04:35 PM

First of all, welcome to the forums or at least posting to the forums... secondly, what exactly are you thinking the 150/60 will or will not do that having or not having a passenger would matter?

I have a 150/60 and have ridden 2up with no issues... but was just curious as to what you thought might or might not make it possible

bdavison · August 28th, 2012, 04:37 PM

I dont see why not.
The only caveat to a 150 tire is that the rim pinches the tire a bit. There are plenty of people racing 150's on the back of the 250R, so I dont think your passenger would create a problem...unless they weigh 300lbs or something.

EsrTek · August 28th, 2012, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdavison

unless they weigh 300lbs or something.

I'm sure that would cause issues, making the tire, the least of concerns

~Shinobi~ · August 28th, 2012, 04:46 PM

Thanks everyone. Wasn't sure if the weight of extra passenger will affect the space of bigger tire.

bdavison · August 28th, 2012, 05:11 PM

The closest thing to touching a 150 is the chain guard, and even then there is 5mm or so of clearance. So again...unless the person is REALLY heavy, it's not going to rub anywhere.

csmith12 · August 28th, 2012, 08:21 PM

Welcome! Depending on the weight of your passenger it will rub a hugger if you have one, at least on the brake reservoir. Bump up the rear shock to at least setting 3 if your passenger is 130+lbs. If you get a pre-gen your SOL.

The tire is on the list yes... but the shock setting is waaaaaayyyyy more important.

Jiggles · August 28th, 2012, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

Welcome! Depending on the weight of your passenger it will rub a hugger if you have one, at least on the brake reservoir. Bump up the rear shock to at least setting 3 if your passenger is 130+lbs. If you get a pre-gen your SOL.

The tire is on the list yes... but the shock setting is waaaaaayyyyy more important.

toua70 · August 28th, 2012, 09:46 PM

I run the battlax s20 hyper sport 150/60 rear and my wife rides a lot with me with no problems

Jiggles · August 28th, 2012, 09:48 PM

Tires will explode, passengers not advised

August 28th, 2012, 04:30 PM	#1
~Shinobi~ ninjette.org newbie Name: Luis Location: Jacksonville Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250r Posts: 3	150/60 Tire + Passenger Wussup everyone. This is my first post but I have been following forums for about 4 months now. I've looked around and have not found an answer to this question. Can i carry a passenger on my 08 Ninja with a 150/60 tire? Or will 150 tire not allow me to carry a passenger? Thanks for the help.

August 28th, 2012, 04:35 PM	#2
Cazper ninjaholic Name: Dustin Location: Oceanside, CA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' SE 250R (sold), 03' ZX-6R, 99' XL1200C SP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	First of all, welcome to the forums or at least posting to the forums... secondly, what exactly are you thinking the 150/60 will or will not do that having or not having a passenger would matter? I have a 150/60 and have ridden 2up with no issues... but was just curious as to what you thought might or might not make it possible __________________________________________________ 09' SE Ninja 250R $2,547.83 worth of mods installed... come on Unregistered, you know you want to know what? Check my Blog "Modification List"

August 28th, 2012, 08:21 PM	#7
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Welcome! Depending on the weight of your passenger it will rub a hugger if you have one, at least on the brake reservoir. Bump up the rear shock to at least setting 3 if your passenger is 130+lbs. If you get a pre-gen your SOL. The tire is on the list yes... but the shock setting is waaaaaayyyyy more important. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

August 28th, 2012, 09:46 PM	#9
toua70 ninjette.org guru Name: Toua Location: Long Beach Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 and Gsx-R 750 k8 (out of commission) Posts: 482	I run the battlax s20 hyper sport 150/60 rear and my wife rides a lot with me with no problems __________________________________________________ Omoplariangle-bar

August 28th, 2012, 09:48 PM	#10
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Tires will explode, passengers not advised __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

August 28th, 2012, 04:37 PM	#3
bdavison Wartown, USA Name: Bryan Location: Warner Robins, GA Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE, 2007 Ninja 650R, and assorted other bikes Posts: A lot.	I dont see why not. The only caveat to a 150 tire is that the rim pinches the tire a bit. There are plenty of people racing 150's on the back of the 250R, so I dont think your passenger would create a problem...unless they weigh 300lbs or something.

August 28th, 2012, 04:46 PM	#5
~Shinobi~ ninjette.org newbie Name: Luis Location: Jacksonville Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250r Posts: 3	Thanks everyone. Wasn't sure if the weight of extra passenger will affect the space of bigger tire.

August 28th, 2012, 05:11 PM	#6
bdavison Wartown, USA Name: Bryan Location: Warner Robins, GA Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE, 2007 Ninja 650R, and assorted other bikes Posts: A lot.	The closest thing to touching a 150 is the chain guard, and even then there is 5mm or so of clearance. So again...unless the person is REALLY heavy, it's not going to rub anywhere.

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