just bought a orange 2011 last night

[knelson1969]

Hi everyone as the title says I just brought home my new 2011 Fury matt orange metalflake. I dont know how long I will be member as I normally buy and ride Harleys. I will say with the short trip home last night the bike for its price won me over.
However when ever I get a new vehicle I allways read the owners manual for break in info and to learn more about the bike.
well this bike was to be for my wife and I to ride and for me to take back and forth to work weather permitting.
The sales man Matt at Broward Motorsports was great but apperently never read the owners manual. I found out to my surprise that my wife and I cannot ride the bike at the same time as we will overload the bike.
the Fury can only carry just over 300 lbs well I am 220 pounds or so with boots leathers etc and my wife is 167 we both are dieting but even if we hit our target weight we would still be over weight.
I called the dealer this morning and the first thing out of their mouth was we never heard of this problem. the they suggested that we bring in our new Fury
that has 17 miles on it in to be sold on cosignment. they must be smoking crack if they think that is how this will turn out.

my question is has anyone looked into this on this forum if so what can be done to safely increase the gross vehicle weight on the Fury.
if I had plenty of money I would just buy another Fury for my wife but that wont happen untill this is paid for. any suggestions would be greatly appreciated
as both my wife and I love this bike more than I ever did any of my Harley.
Thanks in advance.

[MyFuryRide]

Well Our first Orange Fury member, Congrats and welcome aboard !

[Sea Dawg]

Welcome and I am 210 and the wife is north of 100 LOL my bike has L&M lowering spring and T-Moded 3" yet to have a problem ...

[Richard1]

Not sure you have to many options regarding the weight issue.

[BigJohn141]

I rode with my ex a couple time, I was 300 and she was 120 I believe and had no problems at all. Take the right side triangle cover off under the seat and turn the shock spring tension up to the desired spot. The only real problem you will have is the stock passenger seat isn't built for comfort. I bought a butty buddy seat for my ex but we broke up before she had a chance to try it out so I can't comment on it's comfort

[BarFury]

Originally Posted by BigJohn141

.......Take the right side triangle cover off under the seat and turn the shock spring tension up to the desired spot........

What he (^) said; just crank-up the spring and run it; stop worrying, it'll be fine.

Cheers

[Easy E]

Play with the adjustment on the shock under the right side cover. Set it to the stiffest setting and have you and your wife sit on the bike. Have the a friend place their hand under the rear fender from the back and give you an estimate as to your clearance (.5" or 1" or etc...) If you have an 1" then your fine... Just go easy over speed bumps and avoid pot holes!

PS... Your not the only one on a diet! Damn New Years Resolutions!

[PREDATOR]

Welcome to the Forum! How do you like the Orange?

[LesterDiamond]

Welcome. Post up some pics. I'd like to see the bike out in the real world.

[knelson1969]

Originally Posted by PREDATOR

Welcome to the Forum! How do you like the Orange?

Thanks We Love the bike and we were going to buy the white and black but Matt was good enough to show us the orange one still in the crate and The color Locked us in we were getting this bike for sure after seeing it.
I was up till 1 am just looking at it and checking out how well built my Fury is. I think they could have done a better job with the welds however it gives the bike a more personal feel where no two Furys are exactly alike it just gives the bike a little attitude.

I think I just freaked out seeing the numbers for max capacity however just looking the Fury over the rear swing arm and final drive appears to be much bigger and better than any of my old Harleys I think I will just look into a better rear shock and spring to be on the safe side. Thanks for the help I will Post some pictures of my new bike soon.