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Evil One
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« on: May 27, 2009, 04:25:18 PM »
I searched and couldnt find this...
What is the carrying capacity of the various models?
Rider, passenger, accessories.
Also, How much weight are your bikes carrying?
I ask this because I am a big guy, 6'4" 320 lbs, and am looking forward to riding 2 up with my wife.
Thanks in advance.


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« Reply #1 on: May 27, 2009, 04:30:18 PM »
I weigh about 315 and my wife weighs.....less than me. We also carry some camping gear as well as normal luggage. This is a 98 Tourer with heavy duty rear shocks. Lips Sealed
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Evil One
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« Reply #2 on: May 27, 2009, 04:32:50 PM »
You never mention the womens weights... unless ya wanna get stabbed. Some DO ride behind the guys and have easy access to them. Grin


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« Reply #3 on: May 27, 2009, 04:33:44 PM »
they didn't look hurt. Helped in the bike games.
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« Reply #4 on: May 27, 2009, 04:35:17 PM »
Standard Valkyrie:

Wet weight: 739 lb
GVWR: 1133 lb

So the carrying capacity OFFICIALLY is 394 pounds (GVWR minus Wet Weight)

Valkyrie Tourer:

Wet weight: 775 lb.
GVWR: 1166 lb.

Officially 391 for a Tourer

Valkyrie Interstate:

Wet weight: 851 lb 57% rear wheel
GVWR: 1252 lb

Officially 401 for the Interstate

Of course, I've had mine WAAAAAAY over that many many many times, but I've got stiffer shocks front and rear too...

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MITCH
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« Reply #5 on: May 27, 2009, 04:50:21 PM »
I have an Interstate and I am heaver than you, my wife is 6’ and weights 170lb and with gear in the bags and a dry bag on the trunk rack we’ve ridden to a lot of locations out hear in West Texas on some hot days  without any problems. I run 42lb in the rear tire and 38lb in the front tire. We will ride at speeds around 75mph out hear on these long stretches of highway.  Cool
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« Reply #6 on: May 27, 2009, 06:36:46 PM »
For you guys using heavy duty shocks.......Whats shocks are you using (brands/models/lengths)? 
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MITCH
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« Reply #7 on: May 27, 2009, 07:49:05 PM »
I am running he Progressive 440’s  on mine with Metzlers.
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« Reply #8 on: May 28, 2009, 03:52:17 AM »
Prog. 440 HD 13".  Love them.
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