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Discussion starter · #23 ·
Thanks, like I haven't heard that before. Want to tell me to put down the cheeseburger or put helium in my tires next?

Maybe I think my titanium is cooler than spending thousands of dollars to make my 50 into a 160 and sit as tall as a big bike?
 
#24 ·
kgmx856 said:
Thanks, like I haven't heard that before. Want to tell me to put down the cheeseburger or put helium in my tires next?

Maybe I think my titanium is cooler than spending thousands of dollars to make my 50 into a 160 and sit as tall as a big bike?
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I didn't mean to hurt your feelings with the truth but it is correct.

and no, I ride a 100% stock motor 50 myself.
 
#30 ·
Not sure if it has been mentioned but you can grind off all the mounts that you aren't using. Plastic chain guard mounts, kickstand mount(if you are going that route), key mount. Should shave a few ounces.

Not sure if you have any problems but a friend who didn't have a chain guide was constantly popping his chain off.
 
#32 ·
PhilRabbleCroteau said:
don't get rid of the chain guide ......pandoras box of hell
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Not sure if you are reffering to me but I meant the mounts for the chain guard on top of the swinger. 2 of my friends have problems popping chains when they ripped off their guides.

Since you are throwing some serious dough into TI bolts, you may look into having a TI swinger custom made, THAT would be sick.
 
#33 ·
no jabs at you lowfly at all I have had buddies have problems with guids so they just took em off and then was a major issue ....THEY ARE THERE FOR A REASON!
2 stators and major thrashing of parts before realisation of importance (sorry for rant but it was a whorable term of events)
 
#36 ·
Baker76 said:
Okay please explain how aluminum is heavier then steel?

R.R.N.S. - Rail Ruts Not S!u+s
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Not all billet, but some stuff ends up being heavier because in order to match the strength of steel, you have to go with bigger dimensions on your aluminum. Check out aluminum bike frames. A lot of them are not any lighter, they are just a lot stronger without adding to the stock weight. The other thing is some billet stuff is made with bigger dimensions because it looks so cool.
 
#37 ·
davmo said:
Not all billet, but some stuff ends up being heavier because in order to match the strength of steel, you have to go with bigger dimensions on your aluminum. Check out aluminum bike frames. A lot of them are not any lighter, they are just a lot stronger without adding to the stock weight. The other thing is some billet stuff is made with bigger dimensions because it looks so cool.
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perfectly said .....
 
#38 ·
If I rember correctly, my tb 88 barrel was just over two pounds lighter then stock, maybe you could find a aftermarket 50cc barrel that is lighter then stock, also it would be interesting if you weighed your bike after all of these mods to see how much weight you saved.
 
#40 · (Edited)
LowFlyin said:
My thoughts were what was mentioned above. Some but not all.
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I come from a metal fabrication background, I just don't like general statements that can give the wrong impression.

I like this build because it gives great ideas for others on how to save some weight on your build. Keep up the good work on your 50


R.R.N.S. - Rail Ruts Not S!u+s
 
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