Ram Jam weigh in!
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That is still pretty damn good , well done bro .
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I figured out where my math error is on the high to mid 490's calculation . The addition of cruise control , Rear SW Motec rack , GPS / Radar mounts . Cruise is 4 or pounds xx ounces . Rear rack is steel sides / Alum top plate figuring its in the 3 to 4 pound range . The misc stuff is a pound with a few ounces .
So if I removed those items , put on the stock seat Ram Jam would be in the mid 490's
So if I removed those items , put on the stock seat Ram Jam would be in the mid 490's
I know my thing could loose a lot more too , the rectifier setup and Shorai battery , fuel tank , to mention a few . But for now , I am happy with the Busa's reduction , I got the Kawasaki on a bit of a diet now though ...
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Nice Wonder what a true stocker weights
I'm with you there....it would be a real challenge to reduce much more weight in my bike without breaking into the piggy bank.
Yeah that's why I was looking at that 501 number I got and thinking that can't be right. To hit 501 the Ohlins forks would have to be a 20+ lb weight savings and I don't think that's the case. Not sure why the scales I used were so far off. Guess I won't be shipping anything with those guys. Nice rig up you did though B.
What this means is the greatly improved handling is almost totally due to the CoreMoto wheels. So if you just got your suspension setup right and bought these wheels (or any lighter wheels actually) you would have a dramatically improved motorcycle.
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Willie is 501 what your bike weighed in at ? Core moto wheels only cut 8 lb 10 oz . Every little thing has added to how the bike handles . Wheels , and Penske rear shock were the two best . I forgot to mention RJ wears touring tires not the light / sticky super street or track day tires . Few pounds there over PR5's
The scale said 501 but something was not correct. I think the right weight is more like 530 for my Busa. I think the table rig the bike was on weighed less than the guy told me. I'm thinking he didn't want to take the bike down and weigh it, he just told me a number he pulled out of his arse.
My bike last got weighed on a local depot scale at 220kg . It was ridden in normal ride setup , straight from my mates dyno ( ZX14R was dyno'd ) shop directly across the road with fresh jerry can filled 12 liters of fuel .
Since then , it has had a couple of extra weight mods .
Since then , it has had a couple of extra weight mods .
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485 pounds . That is 100 lb reduction
I look at your thing and see what you haven't done yet bro , your weight is always going to be more . I know what mine has had removed , with yes more to come off , but your sporting stock stuff mostly with more stuff added , got to be realistic , and happy with your lot .485 pounds . That is 100 lb reduction
It will never be a liter bike beater , all things equal , but it will out torque most on the open road , and be a bit of fun in the swervery for an old man to enjoy .
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