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sherman
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2 up riding darkside
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February 17, 2013, 08:52:28 AM »
I am sure this has been covered before, but I will ask anyways. Thinking of going dark side this year. I do almost exclusively 2 up riding. Anything to be aware of going DS in this situation?
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fudgie
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Re: 2 up riding darkside
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February 17, 2013, 09:26:12 AM »
Nothing more then the 'normal' DS stuff. Tire psi will help 2 up. To low it will feel bouncy in curves. My tire is rated to 44 psi and I think I have it at 38-40 psi. She will like the ride of it also. Totally different feel for your passenger.
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old2soon
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Re: 2 up riding darkside
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February 17, 2013, 09:41:09 AM »
Nut cage mad if you haven't done it already. I don't know what size tire your going to but you MIGHT need to do it. Austone taxi tire i don't THINK needs the mod. RIDE SAFE.
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Eau Claire, WI
Re: 2 up riding darkside
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February 17, 2013, 09:46:30 AM »
Go ahead and do the nut cage mod, I recommend running carriage bolts from the inside of the fender out as well. I had my sister-in-law ride with me last fall and didn't think to adjust the suspension. She's much larger than her twin (my wife) and the rear bottomed out a few times over 25 miles of riding. I run a General Altimax 205/60 and there was no rubbing at all.
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Momz
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Re: 2 up riding darkside
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February 17, 2013, 01:18:33 PM »
You and your passenger may find that he bike rides smoother, especially at expressway speeds.
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