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theteacher1959
08-24-2008, 01:28 PM
How much can the Nomad carry (according to the MFG?).
donguer
08-24-2008, 02:08 PM
How much can it carry? Depends on what denominations... http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif
Sorry, couldn't resist.
Are you talking about towing or just load capacity?
theteacher1959
08-24-2008, 03:43 PM
Just load capacity . .
ells
08-24-2008, 05:12 PM
408 lbs dry for the 1600s. Info should be on the frame stickers, if still there.
coacha
08-24-2008, 05:16 PM
408 lbs dry for the 1600s. Info should be on the frame stickers, if still there.

This means most of us can't carry anything but 2 people, if you follow that.
08-24-2008, 05:35 PM
Oh boy, am I ever overloaded! I'm 214, Miss Polly is 130, full tank, full saddlebags, full takeoff trunk bag..................... whew!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Heheheheh!
ells
08-24-2008, 05:50 PM
This comes up from time to time. Most everyone goes over when two up and any luggage with ner a problem reported, here at least. As often claimed and probably correctly, there is likely a factor of safety built into that number and is as low as it is for manufacturer liability protection. Safety fanatics will say that handling and stability can start to degrade along with excess wear and tear. I'd, and do, pay closer attention to tire load and pressure ratings. Also, I but the rear shocks at the max when approaching the limit.
waterman
08-24-2008, 07:17 PM
Ells, I think that there is a big fudge factor for max load. The frame and suspension can handle more. The limiting factor is the tires. The rear E3 is rated at 990 lbs.
coacha
08-24-2008, 07:59 PM
Whew...glad the rear tire can handle my big arse.
bigdave
08-24-2008, 09:08 PM
Iv had mine way over the 408. im 6'2 284 . wife and i have ridden 2 up several times with full saddle bags and a full tail pack with no problems at all
formikec
08-24-2008, 10:14 PM
Since someone mentioned it, what about pulling weight?
phenrichs
08-25-2008, 10:12 AM
I dont have an exact number but most will try to keep the total weight of trailer and gear to 300 or less. Now the position of the load and design of the trailer will greatly effect the bike due to tongue weight, but that is an average number.
cactusjack
08-25-2008, 10:52 AM
The rule of thumb I've heard most often is
towing capacity = (weight_of_bike / 2)

So for a 1600 Nomad, which weighs in at ~800 lbs, 400 lbs would be the maximum towing capacity. This would be the combined weight of the trailer and payload.
socwkbiker
08-25-2008, 12:26 PM
So it's strong enough to haul a couple of kegs around?
cactusjack
08-25-2008, 02:17 PM
I suppose it would be, yes.
coacha
08-25-2008, 07:46 PM
So it's strong enough to haul a couple of kegs around?

Kegs, ice and cups!
ridemslow
08-30-2008, 10:51 AM
Humpf. Couple of light weights. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif
Oh boy, am I ever overloaded! I'm 214, Miss Polly is 130, full tank, full saddlebags, full takeoff trunk bag..................... whew!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Heheheheh!
phenrichs
08-30-2008, 10:56 AM
So it's strong enough to haul a couple of kegs around?

Kegs, ice and cups!

Yeah dont forget the ice.
08-30-2008, 01:49 PM
Have fun stopping a 400 lb. trailer going downhill at 60 MPH. I mean it can be done, but it's NOT a trivial matter if you have to stop fast.
cactusjack
08-30-2008, 05:50 PM
CQ,

I'm not unaware of the challenges involved with towing a trailer. I'm going to get a lot of practice locally before I hit the road for a trip of any distance.

She's coming along nicely, by the way. I'm using the long weekend and the fact that I am on call for work and really can't go very far, to make some progress on it.