Weight Limit?
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Weight Limit?
I couldn't find anything on the forums about this, and once you see why I'm asking you may laugh, but what's the weight limit (more or less) on a Softail? (Fat Boy to be specific)
The reason is, a girl I know wants a ride. She's probably a 200 pounder. And I'm about a 300 pounder. The bike feels very solid (and not over or under sprung) when I'm on it by myself, but am I going to bottom out the shock and crush the bike [:@] with the both of us on it?! I'd hate to have to tell this girl about the bike's weight limit and not give her a ride, but, I'd hate to kill my bike! [sm=noooo.gif]
I appreciate any feedback... (I think!)
The reason is, a girl I know wants a ride. She's probably a 200 pounder. And I'm about a 300 pounder. The bike feels very solid (and not over or under sprung) when I'm on it by myself, but am I going to bottom out the shock and crush the bike [:@] with the both of us on it?! I'd hate to have to tell this girl about the bike's weight limit and not give her a ride, but, I'd hate to kill my bike! [sm=noooo.gif]
I appreciate any feedback... (I think!)
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RE: Weight Limit?
Crank up the pre-load and don't worry about it.
I am a 300 pounder and have had a 200 pounder on the back of mine, and the deluxe is lowered from the factory.
Make sure you have proper air pressure as well... 40psi rear.
I am a 300 pounder and have had a 200 pounder on the back of mine, and the deluxe is lowered from the factory.
Make sure you have proper air pressure as well... 40psi rear.
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RE: Weight Limit?
On the frame near the neck, you'll find a sticker with your VIN and the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating), this is the total weight your bike (including the bike + accessories + fluids) can handle. My Heritage is 1160lbs, the bike is around 740lbs which leaves me with 420lbs of additional capacity.
Now with that said, the bike can probably handle more, but performance (especially braking) can suffer.
Now with that said, the bike can probably handle more, but performance (especially braking) can suffer.
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RE: Weight Limit?
a short ride avoiding potholes and other pavement defects shouldn't be a problem. The weak link is the tires so as long as you don't try to ride like you are on a 'busa you'll be fine. Try not to do it on a hot day either.
I've had the bike loaded to close to 500 lbs and I am on run flat tires. Run flats have a much lower weight limit than the civilian tires you guys run.
I've had the bike loaded to close to 500 lbs and I am on run flat tires. Run flats have a much lower weight limit than the civilian tires you guys run.
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RE: Weight Limit?
Regularly have 375 lbs on my UC with two-up ( me 240 her 120 stuff 15 lbs) No issues
With 500 on
braking is a factor and tires are a concern. If she's on for a short putt around the block then no worries . If she's up for a Iron butt ride then stop after a few miles to let the tires cool down with that amt of weight they could heat up and fail.
Don't know how much two up riding you do, but be careful especially on low speed manuvers.
My wife was helping by looking the other direction when I was stopped for a intersection she leaned up and shifted her weight to see better It was all my right leg could do to hold us up.
A little coaching helps for new passengers, Lean with me,Don't get on/off until I'm ready, and No death grips.
Hope this helps
With 500 on
braking is a factor and tires are a concern. If she's on for a short putt around the block then no worries . If she's up for a Iron butt ride then stop after a few miles to let the tires cool down with that amt of weight they could heat up and fail.
Don't know how much two up riding you do, but be careful especially on low speed manuvers.
My wife was helping by looking the other direction when I was stopped for a intersection she leaned up and shifted her weight to see better It was all my right leg could do to hold us up.
A little coaching helps for new passengers, Lean with me,Don't get on/off until I'm ready, and No death grips.
Hope this helps
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RE: Weight Limit?
Just make sure to over inflate your tires....40psi.
good luck
good luck
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Update... First, thanks for the advice!
Second, the Fat Boy handled the weight with NO PROBLEM! Thing felt solid as a rock. Small potholes felt a little harsher than normal, but otherwise, the ride was great.
I LOVE THIS BIKE!!!
Second, the Fat Boy handled the weight with NO PROBLEM! Thing felt solid as a rock. Small potholes felt a little harsher than normal, but otherwise, the ride was great.
I LOVE THIS BIKE!!!
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A little coaching helps for new passengers, Lean with me,Don't get on/off until I'm ready, and No death grips.
Hope this helps
A little coaching helps for new passengers, Lean with me,Don't get on/off until I'm ready, and No death grips.
Hope this helps
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