Suggested weight limit

[Randy B]

I think when I was 2 up on mine last year we were tipping the scales really close to 450 together geared up. The bike took it in stride with no issues and I never even down shifted going up into the hills.

[the Ferret]

I was thinking about this thread and wondered what the weight difference really was from nekid to fully geared. So after my shower I jumped on the scale 183 (dang it seems to keep going up lol). Got dressed for my morning ride... shorts, socks, Fieldsheer textile riding pants, Alpinestars tall waterproof riding boots, long sleeve t shirt, Tourmaster textile jacket, Tourmaster waterproof gloves, HJC modular helmet, wallet in back rt pocket, cell phone in front l pocket, digital camera around neck. Back to the scale.... 202. So geared up 19 pounds heavier.

For grins I changed to my Fox Creek leather which weighs a ton it seems. Back to scale, 204. Not much different than with the textile. I would have thought there would be 5# diff lol. Feels like it when you pick them up. Wearing jeans and shorter riding boots might save a pound or two. Will try that when I get back from my ride.

So reasonably gearing up 2 people could easily add 30 pounds it would seem. Almost 40 if fully geared.

Hmm wonder what my tank bag, saddlebags and tail bag would weigh loaded? and the windshield?

[the Ferret]

back from ride so more experimentation

tried on my favorite set up, Fox Creek leather jacket, long sleeve t shirt, HJC 3/4 helmet with flip shield, deerskin gloves, blue jeans and short Alpinestars waterproof boots.. came in at 199 lbs

next up the lightest outfit I wear, HJC open face helmet with flat 5 snap shield, short sleeve T shirt, Tourmaster mesh jacket, no gloves, jeans, and gym shoes ... a svelt 195 lbs

[Rebel73_imp]

I guess it's designed for Japanese couples. Lol.

I think my girlfriend and I come in ok at: 205 + 115 = 320. Phew.

If that's nekid, with both geared up you'd be borderline.

I'd bet it's nearly 20 pounds for full face helmet, leather jacket, riding pants, gloves and motorcycle boots.

If that's nekid, with both geared up you'd be borderline.

I'd bet it's nearly 20 pounds for full face helmet, leather jacket, riding pants, gloves and motorcycle boots. Oh well, I guess I'll have to put my girl on a diet!!!

[the Ferret]

Love to be there when you tell her that!

[drodg33]

Love to be there when you tell her that!

As a mouse in the corner! LOL!

[Rebel73_imp]

Well, she could certainly stand to lose a few!
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[the Ferret]

Wow, yea, I just see that conversation going over extremely well lol. That outfit probably doesn't weigh 20 pounds, even with a full face helmet.

[Rebel73_imp]

Ha ha. That's standard riding attire when I have her ride with me. Gotta keep the weight down, you know.

[redbirds_imp]

I wouldn't worry too much about overloading our CB's.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YrK9h7LPK0