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Old 14-01-09, 11:58 PM   #31
gettin2dizzy
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Default Re: Two-up Euro-touring

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Originally Posted by philbut View Post
I think he is refering to the ammo crates that I have welded to the side, as I believe he is considering making a similar set up. They are HEAVY. with the mounting frame they weigh just shy of 10kg or so each.
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Originally Posted by Luckypants View Post
Somewhere in the specs for your bike will be the max load for the rear sub-frame. On my viffer there is a sticker under the seat Two up with loaded panniers is no problem.

BTW loaded panniers would be maybe 20KG - where does the 30KG for luggage come from?
As philbut said above! MASSIVE ammo crates, which weigh enough themselves. I'm sure I could load them up with 15kg each. Doing 2000 miles in a week or so with that much weight can't be good

Think I may need to investigate a new shock...
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