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GVWR of a 04 road glide.

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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 05:39 PM
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Default GVWR of a 04 road glide.

So i found the gvwr on a EG and figured it's close to the RG, by the numbers it says the bike can haul around 430lbs. I'm over that by around a 100lbs...I know with the goldwing it really wasnt an issue....Is it gonna be kosher on the road glide as well?
 
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 09:46 PM
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Well Upgrade the Shocks to Progressive 440 or you will be bottom out on pebbles
 
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 09:56 PM
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Oh and you are wrong on what it can haul it can carry 480

http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photo...IRoadGlide.htm

2004 Harley-Davidson FLTRI Road Glide - Specifications
MSRP: Please see dealer for pricing

DIMENSIONS
Length 93.7 in. (2380.0 mm)
Seat Height2 26.9 in. (683.3 mm)
Seat Height (unladen) 29.5 in. (749.3 mm)
Ground Clearance 5.1 in. (129.5 mm)
Rake 26.0 degrees
Trail 6.2 in. (157.5 mm)
Wheelbase 63.5 in. (1612.9 mm)
Tires: Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series (Blackwall)
Front - D402F MT90B16 72H
Rear - D402 MU85B16 77H
Fuel Capacity (includes 1.0 gal. reserve) 5.0 gal. (18.9 L)
Reserve Fuel Capacity
(warning light @ approx. 1.0 gal.) 1.0 gal. (3.8 L)
Oil Capacity 4.0 qts. (3.8 L)
Dry Weight 731 lbs. (332 kg)
Vehicle Weight In Running Order 778 lbs. (353 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 1259 lbs. (572 kg)
 
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