I guess it depends on how you look at it, and I'm certainly not the first cruiser to run one. The whole bike only weighs about 750, and there is a big safety factor to the load recommendations, so there is some room for play.
Here's a quote from BikeBandit.com on this tire:
"Bridgestone's Spitfire S11 is for touring-oriented riders who also enjoy a sporty ride. The 4-ply casing, incorporating insert plies, and a refined belt technology helps keep the tire round and cool even at top speeds. This bias-ply, general purpose replacement tire for large late model cruisers as well as bikes from the 1970's and 1980's."
I noticed none of the sales sites put the load numbers in the details; only the speed rating. I'd think they would if it were important. I laser-checked the temperatures on this trip with the bike fully loaded down and got a 102 in front and a 97 on the Darksider. We had been running about 70-75.

 

Check this a member posted this the other day.

http://unsafemotorcycles.com/index.html

It will give you some idea of what you are close to.

 

I notice on some sites it says not for high load motorcycles. Will look on the tire & see if they give a weight @ 40 lbs max. They are 6 ply tires & so far I have had no bad quirks. Diffenitly better than what was on there.

Toby

 

just finished putting on my new rear 880,my local guy bought a spin ballancer and up'd his tire change prices to 25 bucks but that now includes spin ballance.....

 

I agree I'm close to the stock limits and a bit over when camping. But I have most all the load added in the rear when I do and the Vredestein has an 1850 lb. load rating. I doubt the axles or frame are gonna break and I keep the spokes tight. Appreciate your concern though. Consider also that the bike would be overloaded with most of you riders and your wives, according to that calculator. And that's without gear.
I've seen 500 pounds of flesh on some of these Hawgs.

 

Mine runs better, more stable two-up or overloaded, lol. I have no idea why. At 32 PSI cruising two-up is like sitting in a lawn chair. I chalk it up to another characteristic of the car tire, it runs sweeeeet. At 5,000 miles there is no wear either. I am absolutely ecstatic with my tire.





Regards,

 

I put Michelin Commanders on my EGC & could not be happier. Long life, good traction, quiet, and no cupping.
When I had Dunlops on my scoot, I had the dreaded Bagger Boogie. No more. I'm not even considering a stabilizer now.
My $.02.

 

Stock Dunlops - I always get at least 15,000 out of the rear tire with more left to burn.Seem to grip just fine when pushing 'em hard in turns,never squirrelly on wet pavement...Unless I somehow get convinced I can improve on that,I'm sticking with what's working.

 

Michelin Commanders are great and they are still available.

 

Those were my favored choice to get until I went Darkside - 4k and this thing looks like the day I put it on. TooEasy is right, only my Comtrac is run at 36 lbs. Loves passengers - my lady likes to watch the sparks.