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 Standard Triumph rack question
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Joined: Jun 2008
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I noticed that is says max weight 3 kg on the sticker. Does anyone actually adhere to that maximum payload?
Have been looking at some of the larger sissy bar bags but it seems pointless if i'm limited to 3 kg.
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Freelance Jedi Knight
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Freelance Jedi Knight
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had much more on it travelling europe and didn't broke 
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Saddle Sore
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Saddle Sore
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You can pack on there any thing or any weight you feel comfortable and safe with - the 3kg is just a max . figure to cover the manufacturer . Strange thing though , I've noticed that strapping a moderate load back there will cause a wobble more than a passenger of 10 times the weight .
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Joined: Mar 2009
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Greenhorn
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Greenhorn
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I've been carrying my computer bag to work summers for 2 years, and it goes about 6 or 7 kg, with no problems.
Black 04 TBA, AI gone, Freak, soft bags, summer screen, sissy w/rack
I was once on safari and some fiend lost the corkscrew. We were forced to subsist on food and water for many days - W C Fields
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Should be Riding
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Should be Riding
Joined: Jan 2005
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NO!
if you abide but that limit, then you surely disconnect the battery with every addition of genuine triumph accessories...
Also there is stated maximum speed limit when saddlebags are mounted too. I've had a sissy bar bag loaded with clothes and thanks to the finger lakes wineries, 5 bottles of vino too. Had to limp when carrying that bag to the hotel room at night...
Blowing gravel off rural roads
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Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 2,726
Loquacious
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Loquacious
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I took my little sticker off the rack and I've never thought about how much my bags back there weighed. I've probably exceeded the limit but usually don't carry much weight there.
I've definitely exceeded the saddlebag speed - haven't lost one yet.
Bob
2005 America, 904cc - sold. 2014 Trophy SE.
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