Tips on building a beefy frame to handle 2-up

[ContractKiller]

I'm working on a bike for myself and I'm sorting out the frame and suspension. Everything is getting built from the ground up and I want to make sure the bike will handle not only my weight but my wife's as well. I'm a hefty 300+ so my weight alone is pushing the limits of most bikes which is why I'm asking.

[GummoYuckmouth]

Im an asshole......

Ive never heard of frames having a weight limit but you might try calling Jenny Craig.

[AfterHours]

Dude, if you're that concerned just buy a built frame. I think we'd all say building one yourself is cool but that's not a part to learn with. Frames are cheap anyways, and it's easy to register something with an MSO. There's a reason we keep frame builders in business.

if you're just talking about an existing frame, no worries, hefty aftermarket shocks and go. HD has based it's business on heavy people - nothing new there.

[turtlem1969]

I would start by using either inch and a half or two dom tubing, and a couple extra supports and should be good to go.

[ContractKiller]

Who says I'm building a Harley??

I'm not exactly building my first frame, I just haven't built one for this situation. I could go to Jenny Craig, sure, but they're no fun, telling me I can't have my beloved BBQ. Fuck them. And yes, every bike has a weight limit they can handle. Even Harleys.

I would start by using either inch and a half or two dom tubing, and a couple extra supports and should be good to go.

Cool. Thanks for the help.

[calicruiser]

bike don't have weight limits BEYOND the ordinary. If you throw 2 500lb fatties on one, yes the tires might give out but i doubt the frame would. Gusset the sucker, use the typical 120 wall DOM 1 1/8- 1 1/2 tubing.