Took the Ninja out for a late night, sub zero, 2-up ride around town last night with the BF, Supamodel, and discovered a few Pro’s and Con’s about the 250r as a pillion..
Pro’s
• Pillion seat is high enough up to be on kangaroo watch, but not too high that you’re constantly buffeted by the wind
• It’s comfier than I remember
• Corners nicer with the extra weight
• Goes quite nicely now after the big tune, even with the extra person
• The replacement headlight globe works brilliantly – it now has xray vision!
Con’s
• The new Leo Vince System is a bit too LOUD. Even with the road baffle
• The pillion pegs are too far back – melted my boots on exhaust
• Brakes aren’t as responsive with an extra person on board
• Headstem bearings need replacing (so that’s what that clunk is) it slopped about with the extra person on board
• The pillion handle strap isn’t big enough, even for someone who has tiny hands like me
• Takes ages to come onto power.
Time for cams
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