Craggles83 Posted August 4, 2020 Posted August 4, 2020 Hi all. So I'm looking for a bike in the 2k - 2.5k range that can carry a heavy pillion. Im 14 stone but the wife is 20 stone and 5'11. I really want to get in a position where we can go on long rides but what are people's experiences of riding with a 20 clem pillion and what bike is this price range is best. Thanks very much all in advance. Quote
Guest Richzx6r Posted August 4, 2020 Posted August 4, 2020 Erm that's sports bikes out of the picture, I'd guess something Harley or goldwing type Quote
dynax Posted August 4, 2020 Posted August 4, 2020 (edited) Go cruiser, low centre of gravity, Shadow, Eliminator, Harley Edited August 4, 2020 by dynax Quote
raesewell Posted August 4, 2020 Posted August 4, 2020 Believe it or not the Goldwing only had a carrying capacity of 190 Kg. You may have to buy a bike you like and have it sprung to suit.Oh and by the way 20 Stone is 127 Kg. Quote
Bender Posted August 4, 2020 Posted August 4, 2020 Probably need something like a pan European. Quote
dynax Posted August 4, 2020 Posted August 4, 2020 (edited) Believe it or not the Goldwing only had a carrying capacity of 190 Kg. You may have to buy a bike you like and have it sprung to suit.Oh and by the way 20 Stone is 127 Kg. Scratch that Edited August 4, 2020 by dynax Quote
dynax Posted August 4, 2020 Posted August 4, 2020 Believe it or not the Goldwing only had a carrying capacity of 190 Kg. You may have to buy a bike you like and have it sprung to suit.Oh and by the way 20 Stone is 127 Kg. Oops so it is i was multiplying instead of dividing Quote
raesewell Posted August 4, 2020 Posted August 4, 2020 When I was looking around the bikes with the highest payload rating was the BMW K12/13 GT with a payload capacity of 268 KGEdit: that should be 238 Kg Quote
Six30 Posted August 4, 2020 Posted August 4, 2020 i wouldn't want 20 stone on the back of any bike... leave her at home and go get something you like Quote
Throttled Posted August 5, 2020 Posted August 5, 2020 I have taken an 18 st pillion on the back of the Kawasaki Versys 1000 with no issues. Between us the bike was carrying 34 st. Friends who between them weigh over 30 st have used the Versys 1000 for long trips with no issues. I had a hire of a Harley Road King and took the 18 st pillion on that quite happily. I thought the lower centre of gravity over the Versys would make a difference, but it was not noticeable. Quote
onesea Posted August 5, 2020 Posted August 5, 2020 Have had that weight as pillion on FZ6 - not to comfortable.TDM 900 - Didn't like twin vibrationTriumph Trophy 1200 - She likes.A bit of shopping you can pick up a trophy for 1/2 the budget... Quote
husoi Posted August 7, 2020 Posted August 7, 2020 low punch Boxing is an excellent exercise for losing weight Quote
Craggles83 Posted August 7, 2020 Author Posted August 7, 2020 You can always opt for a diet... How about you go back to f**king your sister you f**king prick Quote
Guest Posted August 7, 2020 Posted August 7, 2020 i wouldn't want 20 stone on the back of any bike... leave her at home and go get something you like Quote
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