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Old Apr 9, 2004 | 11:32 AM
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[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img] So far I have removed 40 lbs from my DS650. I am now working on the next 37 lbs only going to cost me a little over $1000.00
 
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Old Apr 9, 2004 | 12:01 PM
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Me too! Thanks to abetter diet and portion control I've lost 40# fron Dec 8th!! My BajaX thanks me very much!! :-)
 
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Old Apr 9, 2004 | 10:50 PM
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how did you do it?i would like to put mine on a diet too.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2004 | 11:04 PM
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I removed 40lbs from mine also...
 
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Old Apr 9, 2004 | 11:04 PM
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I went on a diet. but the DS can lose some with TVI aluminum swing arm, TBR A-arms, RADmfg titanium rear axle. Alaba or CT pipe. 04 front engine mounts, remove air box, MRHP front hubs, change over to 520 chain, Fox new air shocks.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 12:49 AM
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i'd like to know more about lighter shocks?
 
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 01:24 AM
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Bill, are you running the 520 chain.

If so, tell me what I need to get to do it.

Al
 
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 09:28 AM
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AL If I get the RAD Axle I think it is set up for 250R sprocket Hub. The wheel hubs are eather Honda or Yahama. Just ned to get a front sprocket from BMW F650. I will Know more when I call next week.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 10:23 AM
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so the bmw runs 520 front sprockets? side winder said they can get 520 rear sprockets but the weight wasn't that much different.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 10:55 AM
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You can get rear Heat-Treated Chromoly Steel Nickel Plated Laser Cut
sprocket in 37 to 43 tooth for the 250R
 
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