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Old 04-30-2014, 06:11 PM
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What's the best way to shed weight off the klx?
 
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Old 04-30-2014, 06:13 PM
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Exercise.
 
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Old 04-30-2014, 06:17 PM
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Currently in progress
 
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Old 04-30-2014, 06:20 PM
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Slip on, gas tank, tires, etc.
 
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Old 04-30-2014, 06:22 PM
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Adding to what was said:

Tail/fender assembly
Pairvalve assembly
Passenger footpegs
Headlight/Dash assembly
 
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Old 04-30-2014, 06:30 PM
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Take all uneccesary stuff off. Grind off brackets. Replace steel bracks bars sprockets wit aluminum. Non o ring chain. Light tubes. Light tires. Plastic skid plate.
 
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Old 04-30-2014, 06:51 PM
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Lightweight Rims too maybe?
 
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Old 04-30-2014, 07:20 PM
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I wouldnt mess wit rims. Carbon rims are super expensive, like $2000 or somethin just for a couple lbs way down low.
 
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All good Ideas, but I would think it would be cheaper to buy a different bike such as a KTM, GasGas, or Husky.
 
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Old 04-30-2014, 07:25 PM
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Free Weight saving. Removed strap from seat. Cut rear fender/license plate holder. Remove passenger pegs. Remove smog stuff. Cut unnecessary metal tabs from frame. Remove chain guard. Removed kick stand side switch.

I am sure there is more.


This might help.

https://www.kawasakiforums.com/forum...ht-shed-40375/
 

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