I just received my HD chrome Stealth Detachable Luggage Rack from Zanotti's, and it has a sticker that says "LOAD CAPACITY 10 LBS MAX." The printed instructions sheet also says "Luggage Rack capacity is 10 lbs." I had planned to attach my Route 66 T-Bag with a duffle bag on top to this rack. Clearly, the weight is going to be over 10 pounds. I have the HD Two-Up Luggage Rack which handled my bags no problem in the past. However, I just looked at the instructions sheet for the Two-Up Luggage Rack, and it has the same 10 lbs capacity limit as well. Is this for real? There's not much you can carry on a week long trip that weighs ten pounds or less. Is this just HD trying to avoid liability from a bike accident claim relating to their luggage racks?

 

I think you hit the nail on the head with your last sentence.

 

Yep...Everyone that I know of that makes racks puts a low load limit on them to cover their butts.

 

Got the same rack and have had more than 10lbs on it...they don't want you haulin fat chicks around on it...

 

hahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

I've loaded mine down many times. As long as the load doesn't stress the Tour Pak lid and isn't too tall, it shouldn't be an issue.

 

You actually read the instructions? Turn in your Man Card.
Women will be wanting us to ask for directions next

 

I only read the instructions because I couldn't believe the sticker that was on the side of the rack. I was twice as surprised when I did open the instructions, and saw the warning displayed there too. I'm certain the weight warning must be a cover your a$$ thing because I've seen many bikes with lots of luggage on their rack; and I've carried considerable weight on my other rack which turns out to have the same warning. My rack goes on my fender; but I'm wondering what sort of warning/capacity limitation they put on the King Tour Pack. I'll bet it's some ridiculously low weight limit too.

 

I run 30 to 50# on my stealth rack with no problems.

 

Nobody that tours goes by that rule. Of course I don't carry a scale with me but it sure feels like a loaded expandable t-bag weighs more than ten pounds.