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[DonTom]

Each Elcon 2500 weighs 15 pounds, and I had some issues putting one in a top case or a side case. For the top rack, it broke the mounting bolts under the seat, and for the side rack, there was a suspicious amount of sag in the tubing after a while (months). I’d brace the side rack more if I were you, or upgrade to the Happy Trails rack.

If it’s lighter than that, you’re probably okay, though.

My Elcons weigh the 15 lbs each.  The top case only has a  3.0 KG (6.6 lbs) limit and the side cases have a weight limit of 5.0KG (11 lbs). So I would not consider the top case, but I figure the side cases are close enough if I don't ride too rough.

When you say it took months to notice the issue with the tubing, were you continuously carrying the Elcons or only occasionally?  I will only be carrying mine around ten per cent of the time, such as today, when I came back to Reno. Most of the time,  I do not ride my Zeros that far so I will not then bring the Elcons.

I am not familiar with the Happy Trails Rack for Zeros.  Where do I find such? 

(sorry for the hijack)


-Don-  Cold Springs Valley, NV

[NetPro]

I am not familiar with the Happy Trails Rack for Zeros.  Where do I find such? 

-Don-  Cold Springs Valley, NV

https://www.happy-trail.com/find-your-bike/zero-motorcycle/su-side-racks.html

[DonTom]

https://www.happy-trail.com/find-your-bike/zero-motorcycle/su-side-racks.html

Thanks, but I don't see any specs there such as for the weight limits.

-Don-  Reno, NV

[NetPro]

Thanks, but I don't see any specs there such as for the weight limits.

-Don-  Reno, NV

Yeah, it is missing that info.
I just now posted a question on their Web site asking for that. Hopefully, they will answer it and post the info for all to see.

[GrantMeStrength]

Argh my eyes!

[domingo3]

NetPro, nice work!

Do you have any pictures of you on your bike for reference? I always have a hard time envisioning the riding position just from pictures of the bike.

[NetPro]

NetPro, nice work!

Do you have any pictures of you on your bike for reference? I always have a hard time envisioning the riding position just from pictures of the bike.

Thanks!
I don't have any pictures right now but can take one this weekend and post it.