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I have 15 lbs in each saddlebag with my tools on the bottom.
I have 28 lbs in tour pack.
I have 20 lbs in waterproof bag in passenger seat.
I have a 1.25 gal rotopak gas container on tour pak rack which, when full, weighs probably 10 lbs.
I run 30 lbs of air in shocks and 38 lbs in front tire, 42 in rear tire
2 lbs in rear tire.
To be honest I've never considered weight. I can only carry so much on a bike and figure at most it would add up to having a hefty woman on the back as opposed to a little one
When you're loading up, how do you guys decide what your max weight should be?
GVWR? Tire rating? Trial and error?
I like to keep things simple so all I do is, check my back tire pressure and add a little if I feel it's necessary than just try to balance my load as much as I can. I've honestly Never weighed anything.
I have never really worried about weight. Just make sure my rear tires are at 42 lbs and front at 40 lbs. I never have a passenger so I look at all my luggage not coming close to what a passenger would weigh
I have never really worried about weight. Just make sure my rear tires are at 42 lbs and front at 40 lbs. I never have a passenger so I look at all my luggage not coming close to what a passenger would weigh
And some of that weight is meant to get wet, and not whine about it.
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How much weight?
