Weight loss diet

ScottyDog · 08-06-2009, 05:45 PM

Hi all! Anybody made a concerted effort to reduce the weight of their 950 Adventure? I'm about to change the pipes to Akros or Wings, but just wondered about any other "spot dieting" opportunities?
Cheers! ScottyDog

mrmoto · 08-06-2009, 07:07 PM

mufflers, rear pegs, cannister & hoses, install a 7 amp hour battery, lose the ignition switch, aftermarket dual sport turn signals, 520 chain kit, titAnium shock & fork spring, superduke aluminum gas caps, loose the center & side stand and install a fastway aluminum side stand, go to tubeless conversion kit, remove the shock preload adjuster, take out the abs...

Or....

Just go buy a super enduro!

Johnf3 · 08-06-2009, 07:55 PM

The other way is not to ADD a bunch of stuff--use soft luggage instead of hard bags, etc. Works for me, and makes a big difference.

2/1 exhaust is good for about 16 pounds--a pretty significant difference and one that you can really feel, too.

frog · 08-06-2009, 08:20 PM

Only fill your tank with 1 gal. Lower center of gravity and you'll save a bunch of weight.

tahoeacr · 08-06-2009, 09:57 PM

Single 320mm disc. 6.6lbs lighter.

Lambo · 08-06-2009, 10:25 PM

Saves a bunch of weight and makes the bike ride better in the real world IMHO.

markie_wales · 08-07-2009, 01:21 AM

Just so you know - had the bike MOT'd today (UK annual safty inspection[1]) and it weighed in at... 236 kgs. Gulp.

That's a 2006 990 Adv
Pannier frames
crash bars
Dirtblood 2" risers (just fiited them - they're grrreeeaatttt)
big foot side stand thing
standard cans (I know, I know)
Autocom (a few grams)
tool kit
96 miles from full worth of petrol

So yes I think I miight start thinking of a diet.

Markie

[1] Passed with flying colours

wee tee cee · 08-07-2009, 04:12 AM

remus aluminium cans,ditch the tools,main stand,crash bars,rear rack and pillion grab handles,pillion foot pegs,hand guards,superduke mirrors.All in just over 20kg,bike feels nicer too.....

Goggles Pizano · 08-07-2009, 11:03 AM

Hey mrmoto, ya forgot the smaller front sprocket

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Rocko1007 · 08-07-2009, 02:35 PM

I did the BD 2/1 and removed the passengers pegs and dropped 25lbs off my own gut. Now I'm down to a trim? 245lbs.

42lbs +/- and the SE feels like a whole different bike!

Go on a diet! It's not easier but it's a whole lot healthier and cheaper than trying to shave ounces off a 400+lb dirtbike.

Rocko

cheeks · 08-07-2009, 06:06 PM

LoL, Im only 150lbs and my 950se is a rocket! I need wings and a parachute.

08-06-2009, 05:45 PM	#1
ScottyDog ^OP Adventurer Joined: May 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Oddometer: 80	Weight loss diet Hi all! Anybody made a concerted effort to reduce the weight of their 950 Adventure? I'm about to change the pipes to Akros or Wings, but just wondered about any other "spot dieting" opportunities? Cheers! ScottyDog

08-06-2009, 07:07 PM	#2
mrmoto Just another inmate Joined: Apr 2004 Location: U.S., left coast, towards the middle Oddometer: 244	mufflers, rear pegs, cannister & hoses, install a 7 amp hour battery, lose the ignition switch, aftermarket dual sport turn signals, 520 chain kit, titAnium shock & fork spring, superduke aluminum gas caps, loose the center & side stand and install a fastway aluminum side stand, go to tubeless conversion kit, remove the shock preload adjuster, take out the abs... Or.... Just go buy a super enduro! __________________ 2007 KTM SUPER ENDURO!!!!!! 2005 KTM 450MXC 1998 KTM 300MXC - RIP Memories: SX250, KX125, CR125, YZ80, KX80, XR80, XR75 Duc 750SS, R1150GSA, R1150R, ZX9, Malaguti F-12

08-06-2009, 07:55 PM	#3
Johnf3 Studly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2007 Location: West Texas Oddometer: 989	The other way is not to ADD a bunch of stuff--use soft luggage instead of hard bags, etc. Works for me, and makes a big difference. 2/1 exhaust is good for about 16 pounds--a pretty significant difference and one that you can really feel, too. __________________ '06 950 Adventure S '10 Husaberg FX 450 '01 KTM 520exc

08-06-2009, 08:20 PM	#4
frog Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2004 Location: Heber City, UT Oddometer: 2,617	Only fill your tank with 1 gal. Lower center of gravity and you'll save a bunch of weight. __________________ Thank you MX1WEST, Lindsay Machine, Smart Performance, SPS for the Support 257x Solo Baja 1000 If I had not some strength of will I would make a first class drunkard--Shackleton Moving??? Two Man Movers

08-06-2009, 10:25 PM	#6
Lambo Studly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle Oddometer: 590	+1 on the Neduro 2 into 1 Exhaust Saves a bunch of weight and makes the bike ride better in the real world IMHO. __________________ Bob Support Mental Health or I'll Kill you. Ironically, Chuck Norris’ hidden talent is invisibility.

08-06-2009, 09:57 PM	#5
tahoeacr Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Lake Tahoe Oddometer: 2,169	Single 320mm disc. 6.6lbs lighter.

08-07-2009, 01:21 AM	#7
markie_wales Studly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Hampshire, UK Oddometer: 873	Just so you know - had the bike MOT'd today (UK annual safty inspection[1]) and it weighed in at... 236 kgs. Gulp. That's a 2006 990 Adv Pannier frames crash bars Dirtblood 2" risers (just fiited them - they're grrreeeaatttt) big foot side stand thing standard cans (I know, I know) Autocom (a few grams) tool kit 96 miles from full worth of petrol So yes I think I miight start thinking of a diet. Markie [1] Passed with flying colours __________________ - "Dad, when I grow up I want to ride motorbikes like you do." -------- "Son, you can't do both." - Only bikers understand why dogs like to stick their heads out of car windows.

08-07-2009, 04:12 AM	#8
wee tee cee Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2007 Location: west coast,scotland Oddometer: 168	remus aluminium cans,ditch the tools,main stand,crash bars,rear rack and pillion grab handles,pillion foot pegs,hand guards,superduke mirrors.All in just over 20kg,bike feels nicer too.....

08-07-2009, 11:03 AM	#9
Goggles Pizano I'll B right back,promise Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Reno Oddometer: 216	16t Hey mrmoto, ya forgot the smaller front sprocket ,

08-07-2009, 02:35 PM	#10
Rocko1007 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Arroyo Grande CA Oddometer: 159	Diet! I did the BD 2/1 and removed the passengers pegs and dropped 25lbs off my own gut. Now I'm down to a trim? 245lbs. 42lbs +/- and the SE feels like a whole different bike! Go on a diet! It's not easier but it's a whole lot healthier and cheaper than trying to shave ounces off a 400+lb dirtbike. Rocko

08-07-2009, 06:06 PM	#11
cheeks Adventurer Joined: Jul 2009 Location: woodland, ca Oddometer: 10	LoL, Im only 150lbs and my 950se is a rocket! I need wings and a parachute. __________________ 08 KTM 950 SE 07 ktm 450 exc 07 Honda CRF 450x 04 Honda CRF 150 94 Yamaha XT 225

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