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Honda Sport Bike Carry Capacity? - 7/4/2008 7:31:50 PM

thirteenthcor

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Hi, I''''m new to the forum, and I had a question that I have been having a hard time finding non-biased (dealer, specific model enthusiast, etc.)

I am a really big guy, about 6''''10" and close to 500 or so pounds. Before you go "holy shit!" and give a knee-jerk response, consider that number as maybe a payload, or perhaps 2 250 pound people.

While I know that most Honda cruisers (shadow, sabre, spirit, vtx, etc.) with a suspension upgrade would have no problem holding me (if i can ride my GF''''s Honda GY6 scooter around the block, over bumps, at around 40 mph with 12 hp without snapping it in half i know it can be done!) I am finding affordably priced Honda cruisers even as cheap as they are (shockingly so compared to companies like hd) very, very hard to find.

I am mechanically inclined, and would have no problem rebuilding a mid nineties model down on its luck, but i just cant find anything. However, I see cheap Honda sport model bikes ALL over the place! The VFR750F, other Interceptor models, the list goes on, all for VERY good prices (bear in mind even if they have problems I have no problem fixing them).

The question is, can Honda sport model bikes like the Interceptor series and others have their shocks upgraded to carry that kind of capacity, and can the frames take it? I think for what the frames do (and the punishment honda designs them for), they should be fine, and im not worried about off the line speed or losing performance because of my weight. I am in the market looking for a motorcycle because of their efficieny and Honda''''s reliablity. What with gas prices they today and my rapidly fluctuating job situation. (i am often unemployed).

So i need to find something that can do this for me.

Can honda help me out?

Thanks

J.

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RE: Honda Sport Bike Carry Capacity? - 7/4/2008 7:44:59 PM

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well don''t get offended but it usually is not a good idea for someone to weigh more than the bike or machine. i think i the owners manual on a bike like your talking about the payload should not exceed like 350lbs. you should be able to google the exact bike you waunt w/their specs.

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RE: Honda Sport Bike Carry Capacity? - 7/4/2008 7:46:29 PM

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Holy Shyt!!! lol j/k well sorta. But yea one should be able to be fitted with a shock/spring combo and revamp the internals in the forks for your weight.

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RE: Honda Sport Bike Carry Capacity? - 7/4/2008 7:52:47 PM

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Intercepter rider here.

But I''''m pea sized. Its a great bike but could tell ya what he payload is. Go to vfrdiscussion.com and they''''ll know.

I ride an ''01 800 and love it. The guys use a honda 929 rear shock (I think) but just for the added oil resevoir and adjustability. Guessing not for added weight. You can buy a stiffer coil spring for the rear shock and upgrade the springs in the front forks (costly). Your best bet is to stick with a cruiser.

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RE: Honda Sport Bike Carry Capacity? - 7/4/2008 7:53:24 PM

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Also no offence but sportbikes are designed to be narrow. 2/3s of you will probably be hanging off the sides. Its like 3 and a half of me riding on a sportbike. I know me and someone else on my bike is cramped. Can''''t imagine me, someone else, someone else, and a half of someone else on my bike at the same time.

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RE: Honda Sport Bike Carry Capacity? - 7/4/2008 7:58:50 PM

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He''''''''s 6'''''''' 10" so I''''''''m guessing he not that wide.

The site I got this pic off of said the dude is 6'''''''' 10" and 300+ lbs.

http://picasaweb.google.com/wahlyzpics/ShelbyKentwoodSadiesDance/photo#5139446330296154274

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RE: Honda Sport Bike Carry Capacity? - 7/4/2008 8:03:12 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Nauree

Also no offence but sportbikes are designed to be narrow. 2/3s of you will probably be hanging off the sides. Its like 3 and a half of me riding on a sportbike. I know me and someone else on my bike is cramped. Can''''''''t imagine me, someone else, someone else, and a half of someone else on my bike at the same time.

Dang nauree, your the guy saying this kid cant play ball cause of his condition.

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RE: Honda Sport Bike Carry Capacity? - 7/4/2008 8:14:04 PM

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Blackbird damn well has the load capability but I suggest a serious suspension upgrade

http://www.le-suspension.com/catalog/

http://www.hyperprousa.com/catalog.php?cat=Shocks&make=Honda&model=CBR+1100+XX+Blackbird+1999%3E&model_name=CBR+1100+XX+Blackbird+1999%3E&ordertype=&link3d=yes

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RE: Honda Sport Bike Carry Capacity? - 7/4/2008 8:43:58 PM

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+1 on the blackbird.... stocky and reasonably powerful that will hold your weight. Just worried of the stability....

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RE: Honda Sport Bike Carry Capacity? - 7/4/2008 8:57:08 PM

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Just wondering if stretched and slammed with the fat tire conversion. The 240-55-17 may put the center of gravity of the bike back somewhere close to where it should be and distribute the weight more evenly. Let''s face it, you''re not going to be dragging a knee now are you

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RE: Honda Sport Bike Carry Capacity? - 7/5/2008 9:43:29 AM

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im pretty new to sport bikes myself and cannot offer a whole lot of info but wanted to welcome ya to the board

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RE: Honda Sport Bike Carry Capacity? - 7/5/2008 4:22:55 PM

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you know it will be like me @ 5''11" 225lbs rideing a pocket bike doing about 200mph, i would not feel to good about rideing it.
i have no idea how someone 6''10" would even fit on a bike like that, where are your knees going to be and you would have to put ape hangers on the bike just to accomidate your arm lenth. i''m glad you like these bikes but you should realy consider something else more to your size. no offence..i just can''t picture a big boy like yourself on a bike like that. i would think that it would be unsafe for you.....

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RE: Honda Sport Bike Carry Capacity? - 7/5/2008 5:26:48 PM

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^^ + 1

Its more about your height then the weight...
Ive seen heavy people ride wit their even heavier girl on the back

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RE: Honda Sport Bike Carry Capacity? - 7/5/2008 10:17:56 PM

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Thanks for all the advice everyone! It will really help.

rons93rr: its not so much that i like these specific bikes, i really have no set interest other than i would prefer a Honda. I need something to get me through the city (austin) point a-b without emptying my wallet. My original post detailed that the reason why i have become interested in Honda sport bikes is because of their availablity. i am having a VERY hard time finding affordably priced project/running honda cruisers, which is what my number one priority is, and conversly i am finding a glut of honda sport bikes!

if i cant find it... i cant ride it in the first place, much less that it could hold me.

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RE: Honda Sport Bike Carry Capacity? - 7/5/2008 11:19:35 PM

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have you considered a DL650 dual sport.... Im 6 1'' and have a hard time reaching the ground
(work at a Suzuki dealer and believe it or not they are just as reliable as Hondas (90% of the work is maint. or carb cleans from sitting)

with some 95% street tires youll be getting some great gas mileage
plus they are only $5,099 Brand New )look into getting a leftover for less