My quad needs to lose some weight

[born2ride14]

What can i take off to lose some weight.

[ridered11]

fenders, tools, tail lights, head lights, get lighter rims...

[born2ride14]

Ha ive already done that. i geuss i could trim my rear fenders

airbox lid, possibly airbox, snorkel

[exrider12]

Bumpers,pipe,engine,tires,rims,carb,a arms,axle,fenders,swingarm

Originally posted by exrider12
Bumpers,pipe,engine,tires,rims,carb,a arms,axle,fenders,swingarm

all of those are needed lol besides the fenders

[wvspeedfreak]

Originally posted by FoxHondaRider
all of those are needed lol besides the fenders

He just asked what he could remove to save weight.He didn't say he still wanted it to run :D

I'd say go for a run, it's cheaper for you to lose a couple pounds then to start paying for all the aftermarket stuff.

[ZeroLogic]

Two wheels?:macho :blah:

[Pappy]

Originally posted by Prodigal
I'd say go for a run, it's cheaper for you to lose a couple pounds then to start paying for all the aftermarket stuff.
Very Very true statement!!!


Also, you can drill holes in brackets and mounts, I see this alot on Pro quads. Swiss Cheese it:eek:

[bean2080]

get a custom aluminum frame, i know of some people that did that to drag racing bikes.

the best things to remove are things not neccesary. I removed my snorkel to my airbox because it made removing the airbox more difficult and running open airbox lid made it useless. My aibox lid weigh a half pound. I removed my tail light. it would either break or the bulbs would break and i hardly ever ride at night so i got rid of that. Get some HiPers, shave the fenders and find anything that isnt improtant or neccesary to run and take it off

[rollie]

Hipers weigh more than aluminum rims

[csr250r]

headlights obviously, idk what else rims. lay off cheeseburgers.

Originally posted by rollie
Hipers weigh more than aluminum rims

how?

[rollie]

Originally posted by FoxHondaRider
how? the non beadlock ones might be lighter, but the beadlocks have alot more bolts holding them together, i think i remember reading a full set of beadlock hipers is 4 pounds heavier than aluminum rims

[d3ktrix]

Originally posted by rollie
Hipers weigh more than aluminum rims

Agreed, at least that's how they feel to me when I pick them both up.

Originally posted by rollie
the non beadlock ones might be lighter, but the beadlocks have alot more bolts holding them together, i think i remember reading a full set of beadlock hipers is 4 pounds heavier than aluminum rims

yeah i was thinking how can the non beadlock be heavier than aluminum. 4 lbs more is a lot. thats 4lbs heavier than a stock aluminum non beadlock wheel right? and that 4 lbs has to be dual bealock

[hypersnyper6947]

Get lighter tires, some tires weigh a lot, you will gain more from this also because rotating things is even more of a big deal when it comes to weight.

[mooseracerX]

I agree with the other people. My quad weighs 400lbs and it fly's nice. My dad and I always call it the flying brick because it is orange.

[bwamos]

Originally posted by rollie
Hipers weigh more than aluminum rims

Depends on the rim we're comparing.

Hipers weigh less than aluminum beadlocks. But more than a non-reinforced aluminum rim.

They weigh about the same as a standard reinfocrced rim. An ITP Baja as an example.

But I agree the Hiper is not a good way to save weight. ;)

Easiest way to save a few ounces (other than a diet) is to yank the wiring harness and rewire w/ the bare minimum.

Or if he's talking about the 300ex... replace the 5 lb steel gas tank with a lighter plastic one.

[Moto49X]

Take your seat off, you don't need it.



























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[xsr_racing28c]

Ti hardware. This is what I'm doing with my KTM at the moment. You get about a 60% weight savings over standard steel bolts

Jay

[bwamos]

Originally posted by xsr_racing28c
Ti hardware. This is what I'm doing with my KTM at the moment. You get about a 60% weight savings over standard steel bolts

Jay

Excellent point. All those misc bolts can add up.

[Cody_300ex]

Originally posted by Moto49X
Take your seat off, you don't need it.



























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haha I remeber that, didnt that kid have a predator?

[Moto49X]

Originally posted by Cody_300ex
haha I remeber that, didnt that kid have a predator?

yep thats the one, haha.

[rollie]

Originally posted by Moto49X
yep thats the one, haha.

hahahah that kid was so serious about it too, then everyone told him to take the engine out, haha