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Old 11-10-2009, 05:04 PM
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Default Riding with a passenger on Warrior?

I'm just wondering if I'll have any problems if I drive my 02 Warrior with myself and a passenger on the back? I know it says not to, but pretty much every bike I've driven says not to, and I've done it before with no problems. I do always drive extra careful, and don't push the bike as hard as I would if it was just me. I've done it numerous times in the past, but it was always on utility bikes.

I'm just wondering if the Warrior would be able to handle this? I figure I weight about 170ish and my passenger is probably 120ish. I know in the manual it says not to exceed a certain weight, but I don't have it in front of me.

Let me know guys since I plan on taking it out this weekend, and want to know if it's OK to ride with a passenger, or if I'll posting in here about how my Warrior broke, and what I need to to. I'd use another bike, but all the utility bikes are down

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Old 11-10-2009, 05:09 PM
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ive done it before and your warrior will look like a low rider but you should be fine just stay clear of jumps and flying over rough areas fast.
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Old 11-10-2009, 06:31 PM
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Not good for the suspension but I don't really see any harm as long as you not romping on it. I two up around fields on my raptor all the time...
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Old 11-11-2009, 06:46 PM
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OK just wanted to make sure, I don't plan on driving it hard at all, just want to take my GF around my cousin's property (about 200 acres) it's mostly trails, fields, and some dirt roads.
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Old 11-11-2009, 07:05 PM
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I'll be honest, the Warrior is also a very front-end heavy machine so it may squat but the center of gravity is still further forward than most quads (which is also why it handles sluggishly). I weigh about 220 and I have given some pretty rough rides for a total of 350-360lbs and never had any problems. The Warrior will take it, you just have to be more careful when it comes to cornering and accelerating uphills. The weight difference itself isn't a big problem it's just a matter of picking and choosing the methods of your madness. Avoid very off camber turns, flats are alright, and you can do some pretty good size hills if you are familiar with them and they aren't too off camber--slope isn't as important but do use more caution.
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Old 11-16-2009, 02:11 PM
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Yea, I ride with my wife quite a bit and I've never had any problems with it hurting my warrior.
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