LUGGAGE RACK WEIGHT LIMIT
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RE: LUGGAGE RACK WEIGHT LIMIT
I didn't try too much with mine before I switched over to the Tribar light. I don't think that plastic tailight housing can handle a lot more than the 10lbs they rate it for. I know they under rate it, but they have too for safety issues and liability. But I doubt it could handle more than 25 to 30 on its own.
WhenI installed theTribar light you have to get an adaptor for the rack and its fairly heavy duty metal and should beable to handle at least 35 to40lbs. without a problem.
WhenI installed theTribar light you have to get an adaptor for the rack and its fairly heavy duty metal and should beable to handle at least 35 to40lbs. without a problem.
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RE: LUGGAGE RACK WEIGHT LIMIT
ORIGINAL: oldslug66
I forgot to mention ,mine is a FLSTC ,it has the 2 up sport luggage rack which is not supported at the back.
I forgot to mention ,mine is a FLSTC ,it has the 2 up sport luggage rack which is not supported at the back.
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I plan on carrying about 15lb,so maybe it will be ok.I suppose it's a bit like putting sell by dates on food,they have to cover themselves.Thanks everybody for the info
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RE: LUGGAGE RACK WEIGHT LIMIT
ORIGINAL: oldslug66
I plan on carrying about 15lb,so maybe it will be ok.I suppose it's a bit like putting sell by dates on food,they have to cover themselves.Thanks everybody for the info
I plan on carrying about 15lb,so maybe it will be ok.I suppose it's a bit like putting sell by dates on food,they have to cover themselves.Thanks everybody for the info
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I just completed an 8100 km trip about two and half weeks back. (My 3 best weeks this year, by far!! lol) I had a good 25 - 30 lbs of camping gear bungeed on there the entire trip, and had zero issues. I wouldn't start carrying an anvil back there or anything, but I'd say the 10 lb weight limit is quite conservative. The 15 lbs you mention should be no problem.