Wanna Lighten Up My Bike Goin Dune Riding In Feb...ideas<>?????
Need Ideas On How To Lighten Up My Sm...to Heavy
Started by xr50kidx, Nov 13 2008 08:30 PM
58 replies to this topic
Posted 13 November 2008 - 08:45 PM
Weight Watchers? Odds are there is more you could loose than your bike. This is the USofA, we tend to have a few extra pounds each.
Or you can do all the usual cutting, helmet lock, steering lock, Lighter exhaust, loose the fan, etc., etc.
Or you can do all the usual cutting, helmet lock, steering lock, Lighter exhaust, loose the fan, etc., etc.
Posted 13 November 2008 - 09:16 PM
As good as the stock mirrors work I finally took them off to do some woods riding the other day. Much to my surprise they weigh about 90lbs.
Posted 13 November 2008 - 09:19 PM
Biggest weight savings is probably switching out to a plastic tank vs. the steel tank from what I have read on here while searching stuff on TT
I have also read that the stock S/SM head light assembly is fairly heavy compared to aftermarket ones. Everything else seems to be smaller losses that eventually add up to some weight savings.
Just trying to share what I have read, I don't have a dog in the fight as I ride a E model :ride:
I have also read that the stock S/SM head light assembly is fairly heavy compared to aftermarket ones. Everything else seems to be smaller losses that eventually add up to some weight savings.
Just trying to share what I have read, I don't have a dog in the fight as I ride a E model :ride:
Posted 13 November 2008 - 09:53 PM
They call me the hacker. I did the usual weight savers then removed the steering lock, kickstand switch bracket and some other things. 
Posted 13 November 2008 - 10:20 PM
I am also trying to lighten my 2001 S model. I think the plastic tank is the biggest that I have read about. I heard the E model subframe weighs less.
A few of my ideas are,
RM fork swap, may lose a few pounds. I dunno someone chime in that knows please.
Handle Bars, Mirrors, Levers, Lighter wheels, lighter brakes, exhaust, Tripple clamps.
Im also very interested. Im new to Bikes so experts please chime in!
A few of my ideas are,
RM fork swap, may lose a few pounds. I dunno someone chime in that knows please.
Handle Bars, Mirrors, Levers, Lighter wheels, lighter brakes, exhaust, Tripple clamps.
Im also very interested. Im new to Bikes so experts please chime in!
Posted 13 November 2008 - 11:06 PM
I trimmed my rear fender, trimmed the subframe and removed a bunch of weight from the helmet lock, to the stock license place and turn signal hardware.
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Posted 13 November 2008 - 11:25 PM
It was for looks. I race and all the supermoto racers trimmed up their fenders and is looks really clean and cool. The plus was that I got to remove all that junk that made the bike look like crap. I also don't ride this in the dirt, so I don't need a long fender.
http://www.thumperta...achmentid=41967
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Posted 13 November 2008 - 11:29 PM
Craig_DA said:
It was for looks. I race and all the supermoto racers trimmed up their fenders and is looks really clean and cool. The plus was that I got to remove all that junk that made the bike look like crap. I also don't ride this in the dirt, so I don't need a long fender.
http://www.thumperta...achmentid=41967
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So how much weight did you save?
I have weighed my DRZ and it weighs 320lbs with gas.
Posted 14 November 2008 - 12:03 AM
BONESTOCK said:
I have weighed my DRZ and it weighs 320lbs with gas.
320lbs is not really that heavy in reality..sure its heavier then a moto X bike or full race SM but still its not really much to worry about imo. Instead of cutting things off the bike to lose weight i would just do the basics like getting rid of the heavy stock exhaust, fit a fender eliminator and maybe different Bars (Renthal/pro taper) SM front guard..then go nuts with the power upgrades..FCR/BB kit/SSW/MRD exhaust/braided lines and some nice hoops..then go tear shit up. Done! :thumbsup:
9 times out of 10 you read or hear about how someone took to the bike to try lightening it and all they achieved is a few hundred grams off the weight..is it really worth it?
Posted 14 November 2008 - 12:31 AM
Aido_DRZ said:
320lbs is not really that heavy in reality..sure its heavier then a moto X bike or full race SM but still its not really much to worry about imo. Instead of cutting things off the bike to lose weight i would just do the basics like getting rid of the heavy stock exhaust, fit a fender eliminator and maybe different Bars (Renthal/pro taper) SM front guard..then go nuts with the power upgrades..FCR/BB kit/SSW/MRD exhaust/braided lines and some nice hoops..then go tear shit up. Done! :thumbsup:
9 times out of 10 you read or hear about how someone took to the bike to try lightening it and all they achieved is a few hundred grams off the weight..is it really worth it?
9 times out of 10 you read or hear about how someone took to the bike to try lightening it and all they achieved is a few hundred grams off the weight..is it really worth it?
I understand the bike has a steel frame and its a tank and its always going to be a tank LOL. I seriously think that with a plastic tank, trimming the subframe, Bars, mirrors, helmet lock, pass pegs, etc etc I can get it under 300 lbs wet. Is it worth it? Maybe to some but not to me. I was buying bars anyway. I have long arms so I need higher bars, I dont carry passengers, plastic tank is for weight savings and maybe a little extra fuel. I trail ride so 20 lbs after 5-6 hours of riding and throwing this pig side to side will mean alot. If not, Im still keeping it because, damn it, I love this bike!!
Posted 14 November 2008 - 01:01 AM
Yep i hear ya, personally i think that the DRZ as a dirt bike is a bit of an after thought..:D i could think of many more lighter/faster bikes i'd rather ride out on the dirt..but in saying that i think the DRZ400 as a street motard is where it really shines.
Posted 14 November 2008 - 01:46 AM
You're unlikely to get it any lighter than a Kicker, so go buy one!
Dan
Dan
Posted 14 November 2008 - 03:33 AM
There aren't alot of new ideas on this.. People have been trying to lighten them for years.. Use the search function and you will find another half dozen threads on weight saving. The newest good idea I have seen is changing the battery for a Lithium Ion battery, can save around 2kgs which is well worth it.
I need to find somewhere to weigh my bike. Our MOT scales at work only weigh front and rear seperately, its close but not really acurate enough.
I need to find somewhere to weigh my bike. Our MOT scales at work only weigh front and rear seperately, its close but not really acurate enough.
Posted 14 November 2008 - 08:50 AM
I weighed my DRZ. All fluids are full with the exception of 50 miles on a tank of gas so lets call it 1 gallon of gas missing from a full tank. I brought the bathroom scale down to the garage and piled some rags in front of it to make a little ramp to roll up on. The front weighed 140 pounds and the rear weighed 155 pounds for a total of 295 pounds. This is on a 2002 S
Posted 14 November 2008 - 09:22 AM
That wont be an accurate measurement, wheelie onto the scales and hold it there!! I guess two sets of scales might do it?
Ok as a comparison I just weighed mine 62.5 on the front and 68.5 on the rear, that,s 130 lbs! ............. not right is it!!!!!
Dry mass according to the manual is 249lbs for the Kicker and 262lbs for the E the S will be a few more on that, but you'll unlikely to get below 250 without some serious surgery!
Ok as a comparison I just weighed mine 62.5 on the front and 68.5 on the rear, that,s 130 lbs! ............. not right is it!!!!!
Dry mass according to the manual is 249lbs for the Kicker and 262lbs for the E the S will be a few more on that, but you'll unlikely to get below 250 without some serious surgery!
Posted 14 November 2008 - 09:56 AM
I'm 6'4" and 235 lbs.....riding in the woods with MX boots, lid, body armor, CamelBak with 100oz of water? You could stuff a BAG full of steering and helmet locks into my fender bag and I'd never know they were there.
Posted 14 November 2008 - 10:11 AM
88dx said:
I cant believe people cut their bikes apart to save 2lbs :bonk:
2 lbs here and there adds up
you could easily remove about 35lbs from a standard S/SM model if converting the bike to "race" trim
Posted 14 November 2008 - 10:41 AM
Devondan said:
That wont be an accurate measurement, wheelie onto the scales and hold it there!! I guess two sets of scales might do it?
Ok as a comparison I just weighed mine 62.5 on the front and 68.5 on the rear, that,s 130 lbs! ............. not right is it!!!!!
Dry mass according to the manual is 249lbs for the Kicker and 262lbs for the E the S will be a few more on that, but you'll unlikely to get below 250 without some serious surgery!
Ok as a comparison I just weighed mine 62.5 on the front and 68.5 on the rear, that,s 130 lbs! ............. not right is it!!!!!
Dry mass according to the manual is 249lbs for the Kicker and 262lbs for the E the S will be a few more on that, but you'll unlikely to get below 250 without some serious surgery!
The figure in the manual is dry weight, ie no oil, no fuel, no water, no fork oil.
My bike weighs 305.8 pounds, (139kg) that's ready to ride, including a tank of gas.
I lost 5.5 pounds jut with the exhaust, this is weight that's carried high up, It feels a lot lighter just because I have less high up weight to throw around.
I still want to add a carbon skid plate, that should lose a pound or so, then if I went for a set of Marchesini wheels that would probably save a couple of pound more as well, it would certainly lighten my wallet!
