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riding 2-up on the f2 - 6/26/2008 11:33:27 AM

amig

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do you guys ride 2-up? ive thinking/reading about it for a while
but i think my rear suspension is pretty much set to the max any way for me to fix this/did i do something wrong?

im about 5-11 150lbs, shes about 105lbs give or take 5lbs

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RE: riding 2-up on the f2 - 6/26/2008 12:41:05 PM

rk97

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you''ll be fine. most bikes can take almost 400 lbs of combined rider weight.

just up your tire pressures 2 lbs on each (don''t exceed the max pressure if you''re already pretty high), and off you go.

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RE: riding 2-up on the f2 - 6/26/2008 1:47:27 PM

dawoonj

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HA HA

...I weigh more than the both of you put together.
Sorry ....lol ......just had to poke fun!!

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RE: riding 2-up on the f2 - 6/26/2008 3:07:39 PM

rk97

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the way the weight is distributed counts for a lot.

think about where the rider sits - between the wheels, relatively centered with a slight rearward bias. A passenger is being put directly over the rear wheel. Almost none of that weight will be on the front (until you brake).

almost any bike can be ridden 2-up. go on youtube and watch ANY video of a motorcycle in Taiwan. There are families of 4 hanging off 50cc scooters. seriously.

your suspension definitely won''t feel the same w/ the extra 100 lbs, but it won''t be begging for mercy either. proper tire pressures are the most important thing.

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RE: riding 2-up on the f2 - 6/26/2008 3:14:50 PM

edwardtn

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don''t worry about it. if you can get her to just stay right behind you and not be moving all over the place in turns you''ll be fine.

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RE: riding 2-up on the f2 - 6/27/2008 11:42:43 PM

amig

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alright thanks for the responses
idk for some reason i thought my f2 wouldnt be able to handle
then i thought to myself in 1994 people were riding 2 up too lol

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