XS Diet

racer7x · Full Member Joined: Jul 27, 2006 Posts: 30

Anybody got an idea what weight you can get a xs650 down to in basic street tracker trim?
Any tips or tricks to shed some pounds?
Thanks

tracker79 · Posted: August 1, 2006, 3:00 pm Post subject: Re: XS Diet

I think a stocker is around 475, never had mine on a scale i would say around 450. Theres alot of flattrack racing parts for these or that you can adapt to them Speed cost, how fast you wanna go? I`ve seen some trick lookin trackers that are probably 400 or less. $$$

Jack · Full Member Joined: Mar 15, 2005 Posts: 411

I'm not crazy about the FT look but the areas that need addressed are the rims,frontal section,chain,ect. you can easily drop 100 plus lbs but losing weight cost money and what is your limit and the effort of time your willing to put in it. My project should weight in at around 360 or less I 'm hoping..............Jack

Aussietracker · New Member Joined: Apr 07, 2005 Posts: 5

I am still building, but have done all the obvious things:
- Ditch the electric start and fit a blanking plug
- Chuck away the wiring loom and all the electrics. Rewire as a chopper (plenty of info around in the interweb about how to do this)
- Cut / grind away all non-essential bits of frame. You will be amazed at how much extra stuff is welded on!
- Small gell cell battery
- Small after market headlights and gauges

If you are willing to spend the money then there is a stack of weight to come out of the wheels and brakes.

Lotsaluck
Aussietracker

spickett · Posted: March 27, 2007, 10:32 am Post subject: Re: XS Diet

Mine are 405# and 394# and my dad's was 410# using stock electrical and battery box and keeping the electric start. The best places to shed those last few pounds are in the electrical system by going to kick start and gel battery and even replacing the alternator. I made mine out of a John Deere (Yanmar) tractor and it probably lost 5 pounds. Check with Sparx electrical in England for a light one that will bolt right on. They should be available real soon if not already available. They said after the first of the year last time I talked to them. It should be three phase and about 220 watts but shave a bunch of weight. The biggest savings of course is an aftermarket frame like a Shell, Champion or Trackmaster. Aluminum triple trees are a pretty big weight savings too but pretty pricy unless you can find some used.

kingwj · Posted: March 27, 2007, 11:55 am Post subject: Re: XS Diet

The alternator is also a flywheel. Do you notice the bike revs more freely with the small alternator?

sportydriver · Posted: May 19, 2007, 7:06 am Post subject: Re: XS Diet

Where do you get the "gel" battery?

xs1961 · Posted: May 19, 2007, 8:44 am Post subject: Re: XS Diet

Dont forget the more weight you skim off the frame, the more you'll feel the vibration- all that flab soaks a lot of it up...

A good laxative the night before a ride can help shed the odd pound or two... Wink

ttmaniac · Full Member Joined: Dec 22, 2006 Posts: 468

Gel batteries are available at batteries plus. They got some real small ones you can get. You can put them any which way in your bike.

xsjohn · Posted: May 19, 2007, 10:43 am Post subject: Re: XS Diet

Maybe sometimes the diet should be the rider and not the bike....I weigh 135 lbs and am thinking of eating rocks before I ride to keep the trucks from blowing me off the road.......Passing the rocks later may get ugly though.......

John

ttmaniac · Full Member Joined: Dec 22, 2006 Posts: 468

John, you only weigh 135? Damn, you should be a racer. No wonder you gear the thing like you do. It's like a bike going down the road with nothing on it. I'm 200 lbs, maybe that explains my 36 tooth rear sprocket. I wasn't sure if you were serious there or not.

xsjohn · Posted: May 19, 2007, 11:05 am Post subject: Re: XS Diet

For me 18/29 is geared to low....Have a 28 but the only problem is the stupid close ratio box. ..First gear will be my passing gear.....Dump a few rocks along the way to lighten the load......

John

sportydriver · Posted: May 19, 2007, 6:59 pm Post subject: Re: XS Diet

Hey all,
I increased my horsepower to weight ratio by losing 35 pounds
since Jan. 6.
I still feel jipped. Men's Health said losing 30 pounds would make
John Thomas appear an inch longer.

xsjohn · Posted: May 19, 2007, 7:20 pm Post subject: Re: XS Diet

Same problem with viagra--doesn't really work good until mamma looks better...

John

xs1961 · Posted: May 19, 2007, 7:29 pm Post subject: Re: XS Diet

xs1961 · Posted: May 19, 2007, 7:29 pm Post subject: Re: XS Diet

xsjohn · Posted: May 19, 2007, 8:16 pm Post subject: Re: XS Diet

Also consistent with the American Journal of Medicine that lack of movement can cause a slight swelling and should be attended to immediately….No wait-stop they may be talking about a Hemroid….

John

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