Reducing the weight of the 400

[tdsongster]

Do the aftermarket chassis reduce weight on a 400EX? What is the best way to shave off a few pounds (besides me going on a diet, hehe)

Thanks...

[enduro400rider]

you could remove the head light to save a few pounds maybe cut the fenders and take off the airbox lid and get a lighter aftermarket exuast thats about all i can think of but you would only be saving maybe 10 pounds

[JDiablo]

o man were is that one thread,you should ride in sandals and take your seat off:devil:

[NacsMXer]

I noticed that most aftermarket axles are quite a bit lighter than the stock axle. The stock axle seemed a lot heavier than my axle with billet hubs by about 5-6 pounds.

[nosliw]

http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=107279&highlight=weight+saver

:o

[JDiablo]

Originally posted by nosliw
http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=107279&highlight=weight+saver

:o

yes that is the thread :devil:

[Cody_300ex]

Originally posted by 300exrida
yes that is the thread :devil:

Lmao I remeber that thread, the guy rode a pred didnt he?

[JDiablo]

idk i think,he was jumping 80 ft with sandals on and shorts:eek2:

[tdsongster]

Are the aftermarket swing arms any lighter?

[JDiablo]

i wouldnt think so,i would say go with billet stuff and alumnim sprockets they help the motor out,just that much less pds the motor has to spin

[cals400ex]

Originally posted by tdsongster
Are the aftermarket swing arms any lighter?


oh heck no. the stock one is pretty light. it is aluminum. my laeger was a fair amount heavier.

[cheatin mother]

Shocks and axle are about the heavest bolt ons you can change. Marvin shaw shocks and an aluminum axle would take off a bunch but both are very pricey.

[JDiablo]

but aren't the shaw shocks for drag?

[enduro400rider]

you could change your front shocks out for some FOX gas shocks they are pretty light

[brian-250]

take your front and rear brakes, seat, pipe, airbox, and fenders all off.:devil:

[bonified5]

I dont get it, how will taking off 5 pounds make an atv perform any better? I could see like 20-30 pounds

[tdsongster]

5 lbs won't make it perform any better, but if you can 4 or 5 of the 5lbs, well, you get the point...

[nosliw]

Originally posted by bonified5
I dont get it, how will taking off 5 pounds make an atv perform any better? I could see like 20-30 pounds


you probably wont notice it but it will perform better. less weight = quicker. shave where you can :D

[tdsongster]

The Mrs. suggested getting rid of the lump between my shoulder, but took it back saying would only save an ounce or two.

i promptly replied about another extremity that would easily by 15 or 20 pounds (WHOA) hehehe...

[mxjunky]

do you race, if so get rid of everything you don't need: lights, handlebar switches, get rid of the airbox completely, shrouds, and get lighter tires, exhaust, etc.

[Mxjunkie]

Originally posted by mxjunky
do you race, if so get rid of everything you don't need: lights, handlebar switches, get rid of the airbox completely, shrouds, and get lighter tires, exhaust, etc.

another mxjunkie! :eek2: