GVWR?

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...

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ells

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.

08-24-2008, 01:28 PM	#1
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08-24-2008, 02:08 PM	#2
donguer Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Rocky Point NY Posts: 334	GVWR? How much can it carry? Depends on what denominations... Sorry, couldn't resist. Are you talking about towing or just load capacity?
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08-24-2008, 03:43 PM	#3
theteacher1959 Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Columbia City, Indiana Posts: 4	GVWR? Just load capacity . .
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08-24-2008, 05:12 PM	#4
ells Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boulder County, Colorado Posts: 2,014	GVWR? 408 lbs dry for the 1600s. Info should be on the frame stickers, if still there.
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08-24-2008, 05:35 PM	#6
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08-24-2008, 05:50 PM	#7
ells Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boulder County, Colorado Posts: 2,014	GVWR? 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.
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08-24-2008, 07:17 PM	#8
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	GVWR? 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. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16
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08-24-2008, 07:59 PM	#9
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	GVWR? Whew...glad the rear tire can handle my big arse. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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08-24-2008, 09:08 PM	#10
bigdave Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Burnsville, NC Posts: 1,589	GVWR? 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 __________________ David "BigDave" Hall Burnsville NC VBA #477 2007 Red and Silver Nomad (traded 4/10/2014) 2013 Blue and Black Voyager
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08-24-2008, 10:14 PM	#11
formikec Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 462	GVWR? Since someone mentioned it, what about pulling weight?
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08-25-2008, 10:12 AM	#12
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	GVWR? 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.
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08-25-2008, 10:52 AM	#13
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	GVWR? 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. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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08-25-2008, 12:26 PM	#14
socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	GVWR? So it's strong enough to haul a couple of kegs around? __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD
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08-25-2008, 02:17 PM	#15
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	GVWR? I suppose it would be, yes. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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