I had a 99 Warrior and loved it. That quad was bullet proof. The Warrior is really good for a taller rider.
There might be a few things you can do, like remove the park brake and replace it with a plate. I have seen this in dirt wheels but can't remember which issue......call around I think this thing is pretty common. Also try some lighter handle bars,after market exhaust,lots of little small things add up

 

Like DirtPig said, every little ounce adds up. As far as this little "Jugalo" cat, I'm sure you'll overlook his unbelievably tiny-minded comment. He's probably some quadless ATV fan who's cousin owns a 250R and let him ride it ONCE until the bike proved to be WAY too much for the poor child when he lost control and tore it up. So this idiot claims his cousin's quad to be his own, logs on to this site, and makes one of the most ridiculous comments we've seen. Wow. What mentality. "Warriors suck". Either this kid's really, really this stupid and actually believes his own comment, or this kid's just really, really this stupid and just wanted to say something on an ATV forum. I try not to be overly rude, but with such under educated morons these days, it's tough.

 

I was wondering how to make a warrior lighter. I was thinking of lighter axle and a-arms what else could i do?

mike

 

get a new quad would help a lot. warriors suck.

 

Don't listen to juggalo the warrior is a great quad I am trying to do the same thing to my warrior.

 

Replace the bumper and skid plate helps.
Also you can get a swingarm.
He you have the money throw some this way could ya.

 

Hey ! what's all of that bad talk about Qracers !!! We know they suck......but dont rub it in....were stuck with them!!! Its not OUR fault we didnt know that the "LT" mean someting in front of the "250R" :P Peace !!!