Subframe diet
#11
02-23-2006, 03:26 AM
Subframe diet
Originally posted by: sandbomber
Sorry I did not have a chance to weight the sub frame but will soon!! Having a few built right now for a couple guys!! Should have an answer in about a week. I will say 12+ pounds saved and they will work for dune riding but the battery will have to be relocated.
Sorry I did not have a chance to weight the sub frame but will soon!! Having a few built right now for a couple guys!! Should have an answer in about a week. I will say 12+ pounds saved and they will work for dune riding but the battery will have to be relocated.
Thanks for the info,
Ron
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02-23-2006, 12:05 PM
#14
02-23-2006, 12:06 PM
Subframe diet
Originally posted by: BajaX04
I think we should all post a picture of every part sitting on a scale to verify weight. I have read so many times that if you remove your front fenders and supports you save like 14 pounds!! Then I took mine off and weighed them I cant say that number to be exact but it is really like 2 pounds together! Its like the bike lenghts gain I also hear...6 bike lenghts on the hill.....right.....
I think we should all post a picture of every part sitting on a scale to verify weight. I have read so many times that if you remove your front fenders and supports you save like 14 pounds!! Then I took mine off and weighed them I cant say that number to be exact but it is really like 2 pounds together! Its like the bike lenghts gain I also hear...6 bike lenghts on the hill.....right.....
Weight loss program for my Ds.
Front brakes removed
Front fenders removed
Trimed rear plastics
On dunes Subframe
On dunes drag a-arms and spindles
Lightweight drag axle
new rear hubs
Light weight tripple buff rear tires
jr. dragster front tires
On dunes steering stem
Lights removed
Front bumper removed
Light weight chain
new lighter sprockets
drag handle bars
Trim extra brackets off the frame
light weight fuel tank
Shooting for an overall weight under 350 lbs fully fueled.
#15
02-23-2006, 12:37 PM
Subframe diet
Originally posted by: sandbomber
Ron this sub frame is fairly strong, I have not tested it to its limits with my bike only weighting 315 but the grab bar is how we jerk the bike around
Ron this sub frame is fairly strong, I have not tested it to its limits with my bike only weighting 315 but the grab bar is how we jerk the bike around
Thanks Glenn!
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