Riding with pillion for first time.

[bakes0310]

As title I will be taking a pillion with me for the first time and I would like some advice.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RSMlyAVJmM

I watched that video which was really good.

I did have the person ill be taking on the back just to sit on the bike, just to see if she could get on it. She's quite short and I guess weighs about 50kgs.
I was surprised how the suspension went down and how the bike just felt noticeable heavier. Does that weight disappear once you start moving?

 

[bakes0310]

I have a Triumph Tiger 800xc, which should be pretty good bike for having a pillion on. Lots of good advice here, keep it coming. Never adjusted the suspension before, is it important for me to do it.