How Heavy Can My Passenger Be?

Finesse · September 15th, 2013, 05:09 PM

Hey guys,

I'm not riding with any passengers yet but a couple of my friends want to take a spin on the back of my bike and I was wondering what I have to think about in terms of weight limits. I am 5'5 and weigh 100 lb and I can imagine putting someone at 150lb on the back could create an uncomfortable situation if not dangerous.... Couldn't really find the right kind of info online. Also, what would I need to do to the suspension, if anything?

Cheers

set608 · September 15th, 2013, 05:41 PM

It will make the bike not as agile and flick-able because of the extra weight on the rear tire. Its a safe thing todo as long as you ride within your limits and don't try to drag knee with your passenger. Take them around the parking lot first then side streets. Once your comfortable with that then hit the main roads. Also the extra weight will make low speed maneuvers a little harder.

Whiskey · September 15th, 2013, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Maximum Load
Weight of rider, passenger, baggage,
and accessories must not exceed 170 kg
(375 lb).

- Owner's manual, p21 http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=959

Quote:

Originally Posted by Finesse

Hey guys,

I'm not riding with any passengers yet but a couple of my friends want to take a spin on the back of my bike and I was wondering what I have to think about in terms of weight limits. I am 5'5 and weigh 100 lb and I can imagine putting someone at 150lb on the back could create an uncomfortable situation if not dangerous.... Couldn't really find the right kind of info online. Also, what would I need to do to the suspension, if anything?

Cheers

Weigh yourself in your gear, my leathers weigh almost a stone, thats without helmet, boots, spine protector or gloves.

Adjust the rear a couple of clicks higher, the added weight will cause it to sag further & you want it in the middle of it's travel range.

You want your passenger to go exactly where you go. If they sit up while you try to tip it in to a corner you'll run wide, if they try to hang off further than you they may up-end it.

If they know what they should be doing it won't cause too many problems

Motofool · September 15th, 2013, 05:51 PM

Check these out:

http://www.soundrider.com/archive/sa...g_the_ride.htm

http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/es...two_up_riding/

verboten1 · September 15th, 2013, 06:01 PM

I weigh more than you and your potential passenger combined, and I can ride it 2 up

csmith12 · September 15th, 2013, 08:33 PM

Maximum Load (375lbs)

Meh... I have exceeded 415lbs on a spirited 2 up ride. Assuming your bike is in order, your only safety issue will be an unsure driver or a bad passenger.

At those weights, your gunna wanna adjust the rear preload to at least 3.

Panda · September 15th, 2013, 08:37 PM

I find the 250 incredibly uncomfortable to ride 2 up because of the forward slope of the seat.

I've ridden 2 up with about 300lbs total weight.

Ytse Frobozz · September 16th, 2013, 01:28 PM

Tell your friends to lay off the cheeseburgers before you'll let them ride with you! :I

Bigballsofpaint · September 16th, 2013, 01:41 PM

You have a 99 so you don thave any preload adjustment (unless you swap over to an 08+ shock)

But that said, on my 2011 ive had over the recommended weight. Im prob 185 with gear, my gf is an unknown number, but im sure our combined weight exceeds the 375. I didnt have much issue with riding 2 up. It is uncomfortable for a decent amount of time, and after a few rides she still was not comfortable on it, safety wise. But we took it out on a good amount of hour long rides together. Its not dangerous just as long as you know youll need more room for braking, that is the biggest thing.

A Ninja 1000 solved all of the problems though and we have been on numerous 8+ hour rides together.

ninja250r81 · September 16th, 2013, 02:15 PM

remember

usa others 14/45
aussie and others 14/43

makes towing a difference

Whiskey · September 16th, 2013, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigballsofpaint

You have an 09 so you don thave any preload adjustment (unless you swap over to an 08+ shock)

But that said, on my 2011 ive had over the recommended weight. Im prob 185 with gear, my gf is an unknown number, but im sure our combined weight exceeds the 375. I didnt have much issue with riding 2 up. It is uncomfortable for a decent amount of time, and after a few rides she still was not comfortable on it, safety wise. But we took it out on a good amount of hour long rides together. Its not dangerous just as long as you know youll need more room for braking, that is the biggest thing.

A Ninja 1000 solved all of the problems though and we have been on numerous 8+ hour rides together.

09 is an 08+

Bigballsofpaint · September 17th, 2013, 04:36 AM

My bad, i meant to type 99. ill fix it

SMman · September 17th, 2013, 07:03 AM

Be careful if you are new to riding. Any added weight makes it tougher, especially when holding the bike up, starting, and stopping.

September 15th, 2013, 05:09 PM	#1
Finesse ran when parked Name: Katie Location: DC/MD Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): Freeride 250R, KLX250SF, mopeds Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '17, Dec '14	How Heavy Can My Passenger Be? Hey guys, I'm not riding with any passengers yet but a couple of my friends want to take a spin on the back of my bike and I was wondering what I have to think about in terms of weight limits. I am 5'5 and weigh 100 lb and I can imagine putting someone at 150lb on the back could create an uncomfortable situation if not dangerous.... Couldn't really find the right kind of info online. Also, what would I need to do to the suspension, if anything? Cheers

September 15th, 2013, 05:51 PM	#4
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September 15th, 2013, 06:01 PM	#5
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September 15th, 2013, 08:33 PM	#6
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	Maximum Load (375lbs) Meh... I have exceeded 415lbs on a spirited 2 up ride. Assuming your bike is in order, your only safety issue will be an unsure driver or a bad passenger. At those weights, your gunna wanna adjust the rear preload to at least 3. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

September 16th, 2013, 01:41 PM	#9
Bigballsofpaint ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jay Location: CT Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2015 636 ABS - 69 Honda 305 Posts: A lot.	You have a 99 so you don thave any preload adjustment (unless you swap over to an 08+ shock) But that said, on my 2011 ive had over the recommended weight. Im prob 185 with gear, my gf is an unknown number, but im sure our combined weight exceeds the 375. I didnt have much issue with riding 2 up. It is uncomfortable for a decent amount of time, and after a few rides she still was not comfortable on it, safety wise. But we took it out on a good amount of hour long rides together. Its not dangerous just as long as you know youll need more room for braking, that is the biggest thing. A Ninja 1000 solved all of the problems though and we have been on numerous 8+ hour rides together. Last futzed with by Bigballsofpaint; September 17th, 2013 at 04:36 AM.

September 15th, 2013, 05:41 PM	#2
set608 ninjette.org member Name: Seth Location: SO CAL Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Ninja 250 Posts: 24	It will make the bike not as agile and flick-able because of the extra weight on the rear tire. Its a safe thing todo as long as you ride within your limits and don't try to drag knee with your passenger. Take them around the parking lot first then side streets. Once your comfortable with that then hit the main roads. Also the extra weight will make low speed maneuvers a little harder.

September 15th, 2013, 08:37 PM	#7
Panda not an actual panda Name: dan Location: philadelphia Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250, 2009 CBR600RR (Sold) Posts: A lot.	I find the 250 incredibly uncomfortable to ride 2 up because of the forward slope of the seat. I've ridden 2 up with about 300lbs total weight.

September 16th, 2013, 01:28 PM	#8
Ytse Frobozz Not dead yet! Name: Rob Location: Marlborough MA Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 315	Tell your friends to lay off the cheeseburgers before you'll let them ride with you! :I

September 16th, 2013, 02:15 PM	#10
ninja250r81 ninjette.org guru Name: scott Location: australia Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 ninja 250r se Posts: 435	remember usa others 14/45 aussie and others 14/43 makes towing a difference

September 17th, 2013, 04:36 AM	#12
Bigballsofpaint ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jay Location: CT Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2015 636 ABS - 69 Honda 305 Posts: A lot.	My bad, i meant to type 99. ill fix it

September 17th, 2013, 07:03 AM	#13
SMman ninjette.org guru Name: Danger Location: Canada Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 15 CBR300R, 14 BWS50, 09 FZ1, 09 Ninja 250, 06 CRF450R Motard, 03 ZX-6R Posts: 422	Be careful if you are new to riding. Any added weight makes it tougher, especially when holding the bike up, starting, and stopping. __________________________________________________ 15 CBR300R, 14 BWS50, 09 FZ1, 09 Ninja 250, 06 CRF450R Motard, 03 ZX-6R 636

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