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What is the load limmit for a Roadking?

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Old 06-01-2010, 05:42 AM
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Default What is the load limmit for a Roadking?

I looked around and didn't find an answer so here it is.
What is the load (weight) for rider, passenger, gear.... ect. I am a big guy and wife is not small. 500 Lbs, 600 lbs, 700lbs? any Ideas?
 
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1360 lbs. Look at www.totalmotorcycle.com. Down at the bottom of a 2010 Road King it gives GVWR.
 
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Best way to be sure is check the owners manual .. Going to guess should be safe with 500 lbs over the Cycles Gross weight .. Better tires and suspension than stock can increase this a little .. A 2009 FLHR is 775 lbs shipped, with a total GVWR of 1360 lbs
 
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In my '04 Road King Owner's manual it says that the FLHRC GVWR is 1259lbs and the vehicle weight is 723/710lbs.
 
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Old 06-01-2010, 07:51 AM
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Sounds to me like you will be at the bikes limit,just be extra cautious of the tire pressure,and brakes.You might want to consider an upgrade to say Lyndall pads.Seriously should look into the supension when at the weight limit GVWR.Good Luck,and have fun.
 
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Old 06-01-2010, 08:15 AM
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My scoot is a 2007 Ultra Classic. The VIN number sticker on the left side by the steering head has GVWR, GAWR, and tire pressure information.
 
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1360 - 723 = 637 lbs for passengers and gear.
 

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If you are running close to the weight limit I recommend increasing tyre pressures. When 2-up and loaded for touring I run 6 pounds above stock pressures. I have also cured bottoming out by using custom-built Ohlins from HDF sponsor Motorcycle Metal.
 
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I must have a different owners manual. Mine says one fat chick and two twelve packs total, plus the driver.
 
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09 has a higher rating than his 2000,harley has legal guys who specialize in covering there azz so take there recomendations with a grain of salt.tires are the limiting factor.
 


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