Weight Reductions

spencerkro · April 6th, 2011, 12:20 AM

Our bikes start at about 375lbs (wet). I have an exhaust on the way, and plan to ditch the stock battery for a lighter one. I also plan to get rid of the airbox and a few various hoses from the kleen air system removal. I'm guessing all this will put me down to around 360lbs. Besides when I'm on trips, I also take out the tool kit as well so that pry drops me down another 2-3lbs. So... what are you guys doing to eliminate unnecessary weight? By the way, It's not a track bike so I have to keep it legal.

CC Cowboy · April 6th, 2011, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by spencerkro

Our bikes start at about 375lbs (wet). I have an exhaust on the way, and plan to ditch the stock battery for a lighter one. I also plan to get rid of the airbox and a few various hoses from the kleen air system removal. I'm guessing all this will put me down to around 360lbs. Besides when I'm on trips, I also take out the tool kit as well so that pry drops me down another 2-3lbs. So... what are you guys doing to eliminate unnecessary weight? By the way, It's not a track bike so I have to keep it legal.

Not the best idea!

Why not lose the weight yourself. It's easier to lose 10lbs off your body than 10lbs off the bike.

Yasko · April 6th, 2011, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by spencerkro

Our bikes start at about 375lbs (wet). I have an exhaust on the way, and plan to ditch the stock battery for a lighter one. I also plan to get rid of the airbox and a few various hoses from the kleen air system removal. I'm guessing all this will put me down to around 360lbs. Besides when I'm on trips, I also take out the tool kit as well so that pry drops me down another 2-3lbs. So... what are you guys doing to eliminate unnecessary weight? By the way, It's not a track bike so I have to keep it legal.

What are you trying to do with this weight loss???

cwb48 · April 6th, 2011, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

Not the best idea!

Why not lose the weight yourself. It's easier to lose 10lbs off your body than 10lbs off the bike.

That pretty much defines my performance mods.

Why would you buy one of the lightest "real" motorcycles on the market and try to make it lighter?

Chris

Live2ride · April 6th, 2011, 08:16 AM

I weigh 250lbs right now. Normally once summer hits I drop down to about 225lbs, that's what I'll be doing. Losing weight isn't as hard as people make you think it is. I lost 70lbs in about 1.5 months the first year I played lacrosse, I hope to get back down to 190lbs this year and stay there; I couldn't last time because of knee surgery that put me on crutches for a few months.

nakedhunter · April 6th, 2011, 08:37 AM

Putting down the donuts - if I am looking at removing parts of my bike to save a few pounds I would rather just drive around naked and save the weight of clothes rather than stripping pieces and parts off.

Racer x · April 6th, 2011, 10:14 AM

I went from 191 lb to 176 lb in 5 months with diet and exersise.
My ninja has a custom 1.5 gal aluminum gas tank. I also replaced the rear plastic body with a small light aluminum seat, under tail and rear seat cowl. I use 95 front 115 rear dunlop slicks. I have no front brakes at all. The frame has been cleaned of all tabs and mounting holes that where not needed. All the wiring was replaced with minimal wiring.No keyed ignition or steering lock . I have a 4.5 lb exhaust system
The bike was at 375 lb now it is tipping the scale at 290 lb I can't find much more to take off. The wheels are fairly light with the small tires .

spencerkro · April 6th, 2011, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Racer x

The bike was at 375 lb now it is tipping the scale at 290 lb I can't find much more to take off. The wheels are fairly light with the small tires .

That's some crazy weight loss! Thanks for the ideas.

jmgrande · April 6th, 2011, 02:35 PM

Unless you are tracking the bike I don't see the need to try and shave off weight. That tiny tool kit is better off in the tail then sitting at home. That 2-3lbs. isn't going to make the bike noticeably faster or give you better gas mileage.

Note: Racer-X's bike is made for the maxton mile and other speed events...not legal riding by any means because there are no lights, etc.

SSR · April 6th, 2011, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by spencerkro

Our bikes start at about 375lbs (wet). I have an exhaust on the way, and plan to ditch the stock battery for a lighter one. I also plan to get rid of the airbox and a few various hoses from the kleen air system removal. I'm guessing all this will put me down to around 360lbs. Besides when I'm on trips, I also take out the tool kit as well so that pry drops me down another 2-3lbs. So... what are you guys doing to eliminate unnecessary weight?

Bah, that's all weak sauce compared to Shervin!
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Ne...orn/?id=124318

http://www.zx-10r.net/forum/showthre...t=89168&page=2

bob706 · April 6th, 2011, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SSR

Bah, that's all weak sauce compared to Shervin!

Haha! Shervin FTL.

spencerkro · April 6th, 2011, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SSR

Bah, that's all weak sauce compared to Shervin!
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Ne...orn/?id=124318

http://www.zx-10r.net/forum/showthre...t=89168&page=2

LOL! I'll start cutting hole in my frame tonight and tomorrow I'll let everyone know how its goes!

Racer x · April 6th, 2011, 06:01 PM

When I was a kid I was into slot cars. I drilled little holes in a chassis till it was very light . The first time it flew off the track it broke. I was very sad but learned a valuable lesson. There are some things that need to be heavy. What I am doing definitely has nothing to so with street riding.

spencerkro · April 6th, 2011, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Racer x

When I was a kid I was into slot cars. I drilled little holes in a chassis till it was very light . The first time it flew off the track it broke. I was very sad but learned a valuable lesson. There are some things that need to be heavy. What I am doing definitely has nothing to so with street riding.

I def agree with you, somethings need to be heavy, and you don't mess with those! If the pregens weighed 30lbs less there has to be some (safe) way to get rid of unnecessary weight. I understand I myself could lose weight... I don't care enough to do that, and besides I can control and shift my weight, extra weight on a bike is "dead" weight...

April 6th, 2011, 12:20 AM	#1
spencerkro ninjette.org member Name: United States Location: Iowa Falls, Iowa Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r Posts: 54	Weight Reductions Our bikes start at about 375lbs (wet). I have an exhaust on the way, and plan to ditch the stock battery for a lighter one. I also plan to get rid of the airbox and a few various hoses from the kleen air system removal. I'm guessing all this will put me down to around 360lbs. Besides when I'm on trips, I also take out the tool kit as well so that pry drops me down another 2-3lbs. So... what are you guys doing to eliminate unnecessary weight? By the way, It's not a track bike so I have to keep it legal.

April 6th, 2011, 08:16 AM	#5
Live2ride ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cody Location: NoVa Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 yzf r6r previously: 09 ninja 250r, black 07 zx6r Posts: A lot.	I weigh 250lbs right now. Normally once summer hits I drop down to about 225lbs, that's what I'll be doing. Losing weight isn't as hard as people make you think it is. I lost 70lbs in about 1.5 months the first year I played lacrosse, I hope to get back down to 190lbs this year and stay there; I couldn't last time because of knee surgery that put me on crutches for a few months. __________________________________________________

April 6th, 2011, 02:35 PM	#9
jmgrande YEAH! Custom name tag. Name: Jon Location: CT Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R SE- SOLD to maverick9611 Posts: 525	Unless you are tracking the bike I don't see the need to try and shave off weight. That tiny tool kit is better off in the tail then sitting at home. That 2-3lbs. isn't going to make the bike noticeably faster or give you better gas mileage. Note: Racer-X's bike is made for the maxton mile and other speed events...not legal riding by any means because there are no lights, etc. __________________________________________________ Don't touch it. Don't even look at it. Go on, get out, you heard me. Don't look at me either. Yeah, you better walk on. I'll hit an old man in public.

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April 6th, 2011, 08:37 AM	#6
nakedhunter ninjette.org member Name: Naked Location: Colorado Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (RED) Posts: 59	Putting down the donuts - if I am looking at removing parts of my bike to save a few pounds I would rather just drive around naked and save the weight of clothes rather than stripping pieces and parts off.

April 6th, 2011, 10:14 AM	#7
Racer x ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Iowa City Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawmeracchi 350 2010 Project X Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 54 MOTM - Sep '18, Feb '16	I went from 191 lb to 176 lb in 5 months with diet and exersise. My ninja has a custom 1.5 gal aluminum gas tank. I also replaced the rear plastic body with a small light aluminum seat, under tail and rear seat cowl. I use 95 front 115 rear dunlop slicks. I have no front brakes at all. The frame has been cleaned of all tabs and mounting holes that where not needed. All the wiring was replaced with minimal wiring.No keyed ignition or steering lock . I have a 4.5 lb exhaust system The bike was at 375 lb now it is tipping the scale at 290 lb I can't find much more to take off. The wheels are fairly light with the small tires .

April 6th, 2011, 06:01 PM	#13
Racer x ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Iowa City Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawmeracchi 350 2010 Project X Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 54 MOTM - Sep '18, Feb '16	When I was a kid I was into slot cars. I drilled little holes in a chassis till it was very light . The first time it flew off the track it broke. I was very sad but learned a valuable lesson. There are some things that need to be heavy. What I am doing definitely has nothing to so with street riding.