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Old 01-22-2006 | 01:20 AM
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I can get a DS to 315
just wondering...how did you get it to there?
 
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Old 01-22-2006 | 02:29 AM
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LOL The only thing that is stock is the frame that is lightened and the seat that is drilled out on the bottom with all other parts c moly or ti
 
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Old 01-22-2006 | 04:29 PM
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I think I'll get my Raptor under 340 by Sicily in Mar. I need to weigh the chassis before taking any bets though:-)
Now taking bets [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img]
 
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Old 01-22-2006 | 06:11 PM
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UBETRUN can you take some close up pictures of where you have modified the frame. I am trying to get some ideas right now. I just started tearing my bike down today, Im starting to get excited. After seeing it with no rear fenders I really want to get some chopped fenders now. I like how it looks with the rear seems really skinny with the tires sticking way out.
 
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Old 01-22-2006 | 08:21 PM
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I'll be posting more pics over the next few weeks, I put some up today.
 
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Old 01-22-2006 | 10:09 PM
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Looks good Ubet, your def under 340. That frame looks sweet, Mirror Black aways looks good.

I weighed mine yesterday, it came out to 319lbs. But that was with a empty tank and w/o the wheelie bar so those would bring me to about 340-345. I guess I need to go remove something else. Maybe I'll weld up a smaller tank. Well I haven't bought the ultralight paddles yet, that should help.
 
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Old 01-22-2006 | 11:55 PM
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Thanks. I'm a little undecided about plastic, what does a Fullbore front end weigh? If I keep the radiator, it needs some protection. Post some pics of your Raptor.
 
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Old 01-23-2006 | 12:18 AM
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I don't know if the fullbores weigh less than stock or not, my guess would be that they are.

I don't have a pic of how it sits now. There is a picture of it over on traxx in the Big Dog post. Of course, in that picture it is set up for playing around. I removed 35lbs of parts that are on it in that pic. It is on struts and I am in the process of welding up a ChromeMoly wheelie bar. I did remove some weight on the subframe and am using a light axle and swingarm. Other than that I just started pulling stuff off and got it down to bare essentials. If your motor is lightweight cause it is missing a part or two [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img] I am thinking you are going to be close to or under 300 lbs. Then again, you and me both are using $5 Walmart scales. Lol.
 
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Old 01-23-2006 | 12:29 AM
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OverRaTeD....UBETRUN......How about a 1 piece T bar chromoly steering stem.........Carbon Fiber struts/bars for your wheelie bars......[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

Here's my project
 
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Old 01-23-2006 | 05:21 PM
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............buy a yfz and replace the stock exhaust with a titanium one, and your there!!!!

I highly doubt without spending an obserd amound of money and time that your going to get it down that lite. YOu can do what someone said about taking weight off the already lite frame, and weaken it if you want to. I wouldnt.

Why do you want it so light. If you wanted a light machine, why did you get the rappy?
 


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