Is it really affected by adding those additional pounds to a well built bike such as a Harley that weighs 700-800 lbs. as far as the power of the bike??
2006-08-25 06:42:38 · 7 answers · asked by COblonde 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
I'm serious so please no more nasty, childish remarks.
2006-08-25 06:49:04 · update #1
BTW, I'm the passenger & have been told I make a hell of a backrest!!
2006-08-25 06:50:03 · update #2
An additional weight of 150lbs is a weight increase of about 20% on such a heavy bike and it is off course going to have an impact on the speed, center of gravity, air resistance etc. as well as other points such as headlamp beam will be too high, tire pressure needs adjustment, gas milage decrease etc.
How much is the 150 lbs going to affect acceleration and top speed? You will have to try this out for real - you will be surprized to see how little impact it really has - but if you are a HD lover like myself it is not about either of these factors.
I enjoy having company on my Softail.
If you feel the need for speed - do not buy a hog.
2006-08-25 07:26:56 · answer #1 · answered by cruisecowboy1995 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whether your passenger is female or not makes no difference (smile), but yes, any time you add weight to a bike it does affect the amount of power it takes to move it forward, which will also slightly affect your gas mileage. That's just the laws of physics. (Think about how racers strip everything they possibly can out of their cars - the lighter the car, the faster it goes with less effort). But dude, if she's a sweetheart, isn't it worth it?
2006-08-25 13:49:00 · answer #2 · answered by BarBQer 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Every 10-12 pounds of weight over stock removes what is equivalent to 1 horsepower from the motorcycle. This doesn't sound like much, but when you are refering to a HD which has very little horsepower to begin with, it is a lot.
2006-08-25 15:57:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since Harleys and cruisers in general lack power in the first place, any weight will effect them. I'm sure they'll make all sorts of noise like they are going fast, thats just an illusion.
2006-08-25 17:24:24 · answer #4 · answered by moolie_wfo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES. Also effects the centre of gravity and thus the way the bike behaves on the road.
2006-08-25 13:47:49 · answer #5 · answered by Paul 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your passenger is that heavy then that would make a hell of a difference
2006-08-25 13:46:29 · answer #6 · answered by juicedmaster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suppose you'ld have better traction but reduced gas mileage.
2006-08-25 13:49:20 · answer #7 · answered by confused 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋