CB's max weight

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Not CB1100 specific, but when I’ve severely overloaded my bikes in the past, the handling has become sketchy (less traction on the front tire), braking distances have lengthened, and the engine has felt more strained. Generally, the load rating of the tires and axles determine the max permitted weight. I’ve not experienced bent components.

Thanks for the response.
I am sure of this with "severely overloading", but I guess this is almost impossible without pillion, right ? Riding alone, street behavior between max_weight and max plus 5 kg should hardly change. My wife's and my weight combined add up to exactly the CB's weight capacity, now add cloth, helmets, etc, and we are about 5, 6, 7 ... over the limit. No adverse effects, I only feel her presence when moving slowly.

So that's why I am looking for other inputs, I don't have a feeling for when it gets critical.