Putting the KLX on a diet
#21
04-09-2012 | 09:38 PM
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From: SW Ontario, Canada
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I've been thinking about doing the same with mine. I thought there was a thread here where one of the regulars stripped his bike down as light as he could, but I can't find it.
My only regret is that I didn't look for a plated KLX 300 instead, so instead of selling mine and buying one, I could probably make mine a E start 300 with less hassle.
My first thoughts are speedo/tach, light, battery (already done) and wiring.
My only regret is that I didn't look for a plated KLX 300 instead, so instead of selling mine and buying one, I could probably make mine a E start 300 with less hassle.
My first thoughts are speedo/tach, light, battery (already done) and wiring.
#23
04-09-2012 | 09:48 PM
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From: West Virginia
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i'm not trying to make it a KTM or a YZ125 at 208 lbs, although it would be nice!!!!
I'm just trying to be creative and low budget minded. I have the suspension sorted to my liking, the FMF pipe is a little loud for me but is going to stay regardless.
I don't have power issues so my fat *** is not the problem. I'm just thinking what is so different from a MX bike that makes them so much lighter besides the starter and battery.
Obviously the DOT crap and extra copper wiring to power all the DOT junk.......
I'm just trying to be creative and low budget minded. I have the suspension sorted to my liking, the FMF pipe is a little loud for me but is going to stay regardless.
I don't have power issues so my fat *** is not the problem. I'm just thinking what is so different from a MX bike that makes them so much lighter besides the starter and battery.
Obviously the DOT crap and extra copper wiring to power all the DOT junk.......
#24
04-09-2012 | 09:48 PM
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From: SW Idaho
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I do. Works for me. First, find the switch. Then find the other one.
I put a big lock on the rotor. If they want the bike, they'll pick it up and put it in the pickup.
I put a big lock on the rotor. If they want the bike, they'll pick it up and put it in the pickup.
Check em with a magnet. 