250R weight

[meloyelo400]

What is the lightest weight I am going to be able to get a 250R down to?

[Honda 250r 001]

depends on a lot of things frame? Drag or not? motocross bike?

My machine is 325 and ive removed all the extra **** i can... mine is also a 86, which were 20 pouds heavier than the 89's.

[250rice]

if you have a 86 you could try a after market swing arm because the steel factoy one is heavy but that will cost you

[meloyelo400]

Is your bike basically stock?It would be for motocross,duner,jumper. So it would need to be strong at the same time. I am thinking about going with an aftermarket frame to build a platform around, throwing on a set of Leager ST +2+0 arms with 4+1 offset wheels in order to give it a little more width while still keeping it somewhat maneuverable on the trails. Then linking that up to a set of fox EVOLS up front, and possible going with a No link swinger out back to shed the weight of the linkage. Couple that with a Durablue X-33 axle and lightweight hubs front and rear, a smaller/lower ply tire comba, and I am guessing that I can get it significantly below 300lbs...??? Any ideas?

[mohler]

most of the time aftermarket frames are the same weight or heavier,that would take a heck of a lot to get it under 300. intstead of getting it under 300pds why not spend it to get more power out of the engine?

[250rice]

ya i agree with mohal more power is the way to go

[Honda 250r 001]

Originally posted by 250rice
ya i agree with mohal more power is the way to go

I think power and weight both play a HUGE factor... 5 pounds could get you the holeshot! remove all the extra **** you can, but dont sacrifice strength...

[jcs003]

Originally posted by Honda 250r 001
I think power and weight both play a HUGE factor... 5 pounds could get you the holeshot! remove all the extra **** you can, but dont sacrifice strength...

shaving pounds will also improve handlng.

[morse250r]

my quad in a oem drag set up lightened was 280
now with a drag frame and wheelie bar its 255

[Honda 250r 001]

Originally posted by morse250r
my quad in a oem drag set up lightened was 280
now with a drag frame and wheelie bar its 255

: O!!!! how did you get it down to that little?!?

[morse250r]

no brakes drag axle spindles drag cut rims light tires

[Saleenster]

my drag TRX250R with liquids weighs 186 lbs ready to go up the hill...

[brokenmike]

You could go on a diet? You don't see horses racing with fat jockeys on them, do you?

[meloyelo400]

hahahahaha. I agree with the diet thing. But im already about as low as I can go. I agree with more power but weight makes a big difference for everything from speed to handling to maneuverability. I am never going to be able to get anywhere near the drag weights because I need to keep it strong, but glad to see that it is possible. Thanks everyone.

[CODY_M11]

just curious and maybe a dumb question but what "extra" stuff did every1 remove from your quads to shave a couple of pounds?