hi, new member here

broadwayelite · Post by **broadwayelite** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 2:17 pm

hey all, i have a 1996 honda elite sa50p un-modded totally stock, cept that i run klotz synthetic 2stroke motorcycle oil in it. my only question is what is the max weight this can carry passenger wise? im about 180lbs and my wife is about 280lbs, she and i have ridden this together across town once so far and its done great, but i dont want to break anything. (i ride t his to and from work, on my own all the time)

Kenny_McCormic · Post by **Kenny_McCormic** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 3:59 pm

1 person only, its not designed for a passenger. They are listed for 180 max although I have seen 300lb guys on them without a problem.

Dac · Post by **Dac** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 4:04 pm

basically what kenny said.

i have seen some big guys on the elites. but im not sure what it can take. I would have to guess that 250-300 is the limit, and that the bike can take more then that. But i really don't know how much is to much.

ALOW1 · Post by **ALOW1** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 2:03 am

I'm 6'5" and 280 I ride mine all over. Off road a lot too. It hasnt broke yet, but I wouldnt try it with 2 people. I think I weigh too much for it already.

ALOW1 · Post by **ALOW1** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 2:04 am

ALOW1 wrote:I'm 6'5" and 280 I ride mine all over. Off road a lot too. It hasnt broke yet, but I wouldnt try it with 2 people. I think I weigh too much for it already.

Plus its illegal so why would I take the chance?

burnt_toast · Post by **burnt_toast** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 5:34 pm

I've ridden on my Elite with my gf as passenger before and it held up good, but I have a stiffer aftermarket shock and we both weighted under 300lb combined..

The weight you're trying is definitely pushing it imo