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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load it up and roll on man

 

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.

 

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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I'm glad I haven't taken the time to add it all up, it might worry me. Like Brian said, ride on.

 

Keep the weight low as possible and as much forward of the rear axle as you can.

But it may still handle like a pig on rollerskates at slow speeds.

 

Liquor in the saddlebags, shorts in the trunk... you'll be fine!

 

What he said

 

And what he said!!