Quote Originally Posted by BMWGraeme
[quote author=monday21 link=1344186867/0#0 date=1344186867]This may seem like a stupid question, but I’ve never given it much thought before - usually travel light.

Set-up all the oxford luggage, tent etc on the bike today in preparation for my forthcoming Scotland trip with Daddy Cool.

In the Fazer handbook there are 2 tyre settings - one for a pillion and one for solo riding. Well, in terms of additional weight to solo riding I estimate I’m carrying 25-30 kilos extra, less than half the weight of an average pillion. We will be riding on some demanding twisties through the Scottish mountains. Should I split the difference between the two tyre pressures stated?

Thanks in anticipation.
Ken
36/42.....psi.....front/rear - I would guess is your pillion setting? I would I run with that when carrying gear.
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Ye that sounds about right Graeme - will check book again on day. Cheers. I suppose I can always let a bit of air out if the handling doesn't feel right. Just thought full pillion pressure might be too much.