Hi All
I recently decided to try to take my mate a a pillion on my new Shineray. He is quite small and light but when he got on the suspension went down a long way and when I rode away there was a rubbing noise from the back wheel. I am not sure what caused the noise as it was difficult to look down there. We decided not to ride that day and I then had a look at the suspension and manual. The back monoshock is adjustable for pre-load but you have to take it off to do this. The manual shows a motocross bike without pillion pegs and doesn't really refer to the supermoto, the parts look the same though. The manual suggests if you weigh more than about 80kg you need a stiffer spring. I am about 75kg and my mate about 60kg so we are well over 80kg combined. Surely you don't need to change the spring just for occasional pillion though as pillion pegs are fitted and therefore the bike is intended to take a passenger. Do any of you have any experience or advice for carrying a pillion on a similar bike please? Thanks
Bearmac