Reducing weight on a track bike: Difference between revisions
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The stock airbox weighs about 2.9 lbs. A set of Uni 4" filters (installation of which is detailed [http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Which_aftermarket_air_filters_fit_the_Ninja_250%3F here]) and a little crankcase ventilation filter weigh about .5 lbs. It's only a 2.4 lb savings, but pulling that much off the bike is not to be scoffed at, particularly in competitive riding. | The stock airbox weighs about 2.9 lbs. A set of Uni 4" filters (installation of which is detailed [http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Which_aftermarket_air_filters_fit_the_Ninja_250%3F here]) and a little crankcase ventilation filter weigh about .5 lbs. It's only a 2.4 lb savings, but pulling that much off the bike is not to be scoffed at, particularly in competitive riding. As with installing a Muzzy below, changing the intake means you must adjust your [[I want to improve my carburetor jetting|jetting]]. | ||
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Naturally, swapping in a Muzzy will require [[I want to improve my carburetor jetting|rejetting]]. The stock jetting is almost too lean to start with. | Naturally, swapping in a Muzzy will require [[I want to improve my carburetor jetting|rejetting]]. The stock jetting is almost too lean to start with. | ||
Other aftermarket exhaust systems (all of which use two cannisters, leaving the stock headers intact) may or may not reduce weight. Check with the manufacturer. If their cans are lighter than 6.75 lbs (the weight of one stock exhaust can), you'll see an improvement in curb weight. | |||
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