lose weight on a V-max

[satariel666]

Yep, with good wheels, chain drive, taking every piece of material not required, getting rid of the stock exhaust, etc. and 125lbs is more than possible. Stock rear seat, grab bar, massive blinkers, and that plastic abortion for a tail light gone.... you get the idea.

Oh and Prezmek, in another thread you told me that I was probably a little low on my weight loss, said to re-weigh.....

Jim...I tought You was refering losing the 125lbs with chain drive ONLY?

 

[naughtyG]

Jim...I tought You was refering losing the 125lbs with chain drive ONLY?

Funny, that's what I read too.. Sure, with all the other things inc exhaust anchor and wheels, 125lbs should be possible.

 

[MaxMidnight]

An' me, thus my comment.

 

[satariel666]

Funny, that's what I read too.. Sure, with all the other things inc exhaust anchor and wheels, 125lbs should be possible.

I know!
MM stole Jim's computer!


IMHO chindrive conversion itself will give you about 15-20lbs max.
But more then that it will give You 10-15% of power.

 

[Pingu]

Does it free up that much?!

 

[forestdaledave]

I believe,(correct me if I am wrong) 8 pounds of weight equals one horsepower. I have been able to reduce the weight of my max by 44 pounds. I put it on a scale at a local shipping company. I had the stiffest Race Tech springs installed, now I had to go back to stock. The front was too stiff. They are for sale. Tires and rims, along with a full exhaust. Also I changed the lead plate battery for a gel battery. Carrazoia rims are super light compared to the stock ones. The biggest weight loss would be if I took some lard out of my butt. Also I was forgetting is the removal of the center stand. A few pounds less.

Dave #3505