Carrying capacity

[Evil One]

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.


Jim

[Valker]

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.

[Evil One]

You never mention the womens weights... unless ya wanna get stabbed. Some DO ride behind the guys and have easy access to them.


Jim

[Big IV]

they didn't look hurt. Helped in the bike games.

[Serk]

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...

[MITCH]

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. 

[BF]

For you guys using heavy duty shocks.......Whats shocks are you using (brands/models/lengths)? 

[MITCH]

I am running he Progressive 440's  on mine with Metzlers.

[MP]

Prog. 440 HD 13".  Love them.
MP