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« on: July 14, 2014, 02:22:35 PM » |
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What is the maximum weight you can load on your sissy bar rack?? I will have a long trip this summer and.... Thanks to all in advance
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #1 on: July 14, 2014, 02:39:20 PM » |
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The "correct" answer is a ridiculously small amount, like 25lbs or so. I think if you are talking a OEM rack, the welded square bar one. Pretty much unlimited, I wouldn't think you could hurt it, the sissy bar or any part of the mounting unless you really try. It more boils down to safety as far as load size, weight shift and wind resistance........
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rhinor61
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« Reply #2 on: July 14, 2014, 03:03:54 PM » |
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The Hondaline rear rack is rated to 15 lbs and not to exceed the maximum load rating of the motorcycle which I believe is 400lbs passenger/cargo.
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John
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donaldcc
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« Reply #3 on: July 14, 2014, 03:21:34 PM » |
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 I have carried fully loaded medium sized suitcases (like carry on size for airplane) many times with something on top with absolutely no problems. don't know weight, but heavy to lug into room at end of long day. |
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« Reply #4 on: July 14, 2014, 03:51:08 PM » |
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A suitcase full of gold would probably make for a wobbly ride.
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xman
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« Reply #5 on: July 14, 2014, 04:53:54 PM » |
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As I was strapping everything down for the trip to InZane, I noticed a sticker that said maximum load 10LBS. I thought it was funny because I've done this many times before. I got to take another look at that sticker, did a 0 get rubbed off? I put a full size bike luggage box with a top box and sides. I guess 75 or more LBS. And a back pack on the passenger seat. Biggest issue I have is the boxes wanting to spin. I might make a big base plate.
Check the bolts I had mine get loose, guess due to the overloading I do. As said, It's built strong you can't break it, baring you don't use it to tow the boat
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« Reply #6 on: July 14, 2014, 07:31:34 PM » |
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I don't think the wgt. rating is directly relative to the luggage rack's ability to carry the load but that the load is to the rear of the rear axle and exceeding the load limit will have a direct and adverse affect on the handling characterisics of the bike.
Think of the rear axle as a pivot point and the bike as a lever. The weight you put on the luggage rack is weight that comes off the front. Not pound for pound but to some degree.
The luggage racks themselves are pretty sturdy.
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« Reply #7 on: July 14, 2014, 07:45:39 PM » |
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The Hondaline rear rack is rated to 15 lbs and not to exceed the maximum load rating of the motorcycle which I believe is 400lbs passenger/cargo.
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yes, rated for 15 lbs, ive loaded my saddleman probably 25 or so lbs and strapped it on and road 8 or 9 hundred miles and never had any issues, several trips.. |
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xman
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« Reply #8 on: July 15, 2014, 10:46:48 AM » |
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I don't think the wgt. rating is directly relative to the luggage rack's ability to carry the load but that the load is to the rear of the rear axle and exceeding the load limit will have a direct and adverse affect on the handling characterisics of the bike.
Think of the rear axle as a pivot point and the bike as a lever. The weight you put on the luggage rack is weight that comes off the front. Not pound for pound but to some degree.
The luggage racks themselves are pretty sturdy.
Had a good chuckle reading the lever theory. Not that it's not true. But..... all I could envision was the weights I've seen a foot from the rack in the passenger seat. |
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« Reply #9 on: July 15, 2014, 12:03:27 PM » |
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That's funny, the Hondaline one I bought for my bike when it was new says 7 lbs or 3 kg on the sticker. When I use it, it typically has 30-50 lbs on it, although I've never weighed my luggage. I think the weight rating takes into account having a heavy passenger leaning against the back rest while hitting a shock-bottoming bump, with a large safety factor.  |
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« Reply #10 on: July 15, 2014, 03:12:06 PM » |
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It's built strong you can't break it, baring you don't use it to tow the boat
 You mean like this?  (My Dad would try just about anything.) |
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« Reply #11 on: July 15, 2014, 04:14:44 PM » |
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Back in the late 90's I had a co-rider and a T-Bag piled high with cargo nets with camping gear - the top of the luggage on that rack was over my head. Was re-named "The Clampetts". The rack will carry far more than what is safe for weight distribution that high and far back. But you can get used to it. Like towing a trailer - not safe in an emergency situation, so avoid those.
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frenteacasa
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« Reply #12 on: July 16, 2014, 03:54:39 AM » |
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Thanks to all of you guys...  Seems that actual limits are much bigger than factory say. |
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« Reply #13 on: July 16, 2014, 08:54:02 AM » |
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Thanks to all of you guys... Seems that actual limits are much bigger than factory say. Yes. The sticker is not to define the break point but to serve as litigation protection.  |
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« Reply #14 on: July 16, 2014, 03:43:34 PM » |
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Ive had 3 cases of beer strapped to it and all made it fine.  |
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« Reply #15 on: July 16, 2014, 04:28:19 PM » |
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Ive had 3 cases of beer strapped to it and all made it fine. And 4 bags of ice in the saddle bags? |
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« Reply #16 on: July 17, 2014, 12:37:46 PM » |
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I have had a luggage bag with at least 80lbs in it sitting on mine with no issue, and I have used it to "lift" the bike while on the jack when I didn't have it quite high enough to get the rear wheel out. Mine is a Jardin I believe.
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« Reply #17 on: July 20, 2014, 11:20:22 AM » |
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Ive had 3 cases of beer strapped to it and all made it fine. And 4 bags of ice in the saddle bags? big bag of ice was laying on the tank.  |
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« Reply #18 on: July 20, 2014, 06:32:43 PM » |
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It's built strong you can't break it, baring you don't use it to tow the boat
You mean like this? (My Dad would try just about anything.) Hey! My uncle had a bike like that... BUt without the canoe & trailer... |
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