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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 10:27 AM
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Default What is maximum pasenger weight on ultra?
I weight 200 pounds and an a lady friend of mine asked me to take her for
ride tomorrow. She is close to 200 lbs. My girlfrined is about 130 lbs. So I am worried
about my friends weight. Any one knows the weight limits on the 08 Ultra classic?. Thanks for the help and the jokes in advanced :=)
 
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 10:34 AM
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If you go by the GVWR on my Ultra it would have the capacity of the rider and passenger in the 390 lbs range.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 10:36 AM
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she is better on your bike then my bike, my bike can only handle 140 lbs. max passenger weight
 
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I've heard you're ok as long as the passenger doesn't outweigh the driver.
 
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It's not a joking matter to me,as I was really heavy at one time and was a worry about a passenger and load,the Harley can pack a good load beyond what they say,just make sure to adjust tire pressures.
 
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your ok to take her.. add some air to the shocks
 
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If your passenger cancels out the rear speakers. She is toooo big.
 
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I've seen a lot of large people on Baggers with a full compliment of gear and luggage. You'll be fine - +1 for some x-tra air in the shocks. I'm 6 ft.-200 lbs. and have never had any trouble with a passenger of any weight. The info you seek is in the owner's manual. See for yourself and ignore the simple minds that are making sport of your question.
 
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I have an 07 rkc my wife and I together weigh around 550 # and the bike
could not care less if it's last piston stroke depended on it
 
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408lbs is the "book" answer, but I know people who put much more than that on thier bikes. As long as you adjust the shocks and tires you'll be fine.
 
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