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How fat a girl can a ('01) fat boy carry?

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Old 04-27-2018, 07:00 AM
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I was looking under the rear fender this morning and noticed the frame doesn't extend upwards like a sport bike's frame hence it would appear that the fender alone would be responsible for supporting the entire weight of the passenger.
Perhaps the fender is pretty strong but is there a weight rating of how much weight can be carried before it breaks? :-o

(They can get girthy out this way)
 
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follow the factory weight recommendations and tire loading and forget the rest. seen lesser machines carry more.

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The fender doesn't act as a support. Note the two struts on the back of the frame. Get yourself a buffalo gal and ride on friend.

 

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Get yourself a buffalo gal and ride on friend.
Oh I will ;-)
 
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Oh I will ;-)
May suggest the Lane Bryant store near you?

https://stores.lanebryant.com/
 
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Just knock the rear fender with your knuckle - as hard as you like! It is a structural member of your bike and will hold the max payload of your bike and probably a great deal more. As long as you provide her with a decent seat, you can shop for big girls until your heart is content!
 
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Here is one to get you started on your search - She is tired of riding on imports & wants a ride on a Harley - Eastcoast Jim

 
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Here is one to get you started on your search - She is tired of riding on imports & wants a ride on a Harley - Eastcoast Jim

I wanna see a video of that couple on a winding mountain road.
 
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When I see that...

I can't help thinking he could probably use a Full Body Condom with a rope tied to one of his ankles
 


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