GVWR question
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I'm thinking about a trip we are making this summer and have a question about GVWR.
My 07 Ultra Classic has a GVWR of 1259 lbs
The weight of the bike with fluids is 848 lbs.
My weight = 270
ole lady = 130
so 1259 - (848+270+130)= 11 lbs
11 lbs? Is that all the weight I can safely carry in the bags? Or am I thick headed and just don't understand GVWR?
Thanks.
TE
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My 07 Ultra Classic has a GVWR of 1259 lbs
The weight of the bike with fluids is 848 lbs.
My weight = 270
ole lady = 130
so 1259 - (848+270+130)= 11 lbs
11 lbs? Is that all the weight I can safely carry in the bags? Or am I thick headed and just don't understand GVWR?
Thanks.
TE
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RE: GVWR question
I weigh 300, the wife about 160. I load the bike, pull a trailer and don't worry about it. I have ridden well over 100K miles like this on two different bikes and had no problems.
Tourer
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From: Sarasota/Bradenton FL
RE: GVWR question
What Brian said .......
97 Heritage Classic.... GVW Max 1100-1200#
Actual = +1350#
Luggauge Rack Cap 15#
Actual = + 80#
Saggy Bags Cap 15# Each
Actual = +25# Each
Try to center the load and keep the bulk over the rear axle. On my scoot with the attached load the front end got a little "light" handling wise.
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97 Heritage Classic.... GVW Max 1100-1200#
Actual = +1350#
Luggauge Rack Cap 15#
Actual = + 80#
Saggy Bags Cap 15# Each
Actual = +25# Each
Try to center the load and keep the bulk over the rear axle. On my scoot with the attached load the front end got a little "light" handling wise.
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RE: GVWR question
What he said
ORIGINAL: AK_Hog_Herder
Keep the weight low as possible and as much forward of the rear axle as you can.
Keep the weight low as possible and as much forward of the rear axle as you can.
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