It was just the stock seat with seat bracket and bolts that weighs just over 7 pounds. Not the seat and tank. The skinz seat only weighs 2lbs
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Why is no one taking into account the pump and lines ??
I can't see this being lighter except that it holds less. Unless it's made out of .030 or something ..
But I could see more weight savings if it is . Just kick the sides in and loss another pound.
I can't see this being lighter except that it holds less. Unless it's made out of .030 or something ..
But I could see more weight savings if it is . Just kick the sides in and loss another pound.
The skinz tank is 1 pound lighter than stock tank. I weighed them stripped because the stock parts getting reused doesnt matter. With the stock seat i weighed everything that went with it because none of those parts are getting used again. The biggest savings is in the seat. Over all the skinz seat tank combo is 6lbs 1oz lighter than stock settup. Removing the stock oil tank will remove more weight.
How is the skinz seat vs stock..is it like sitting on a block of wood? Its seems so light is there a decent amount of foam.
It is a hard seat no doubt. But it isnt terrible. I think the setup will be great for how i ride and want to use the sled. Just my opinion.
I came up with the idea of a remote oil can that holds 2 quarts to save weight which transfers weight from the heavy side over the clutches to the exhaust side with a lightweight can.
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Well....one successful tank installed, one not so much. Installed and added oil only to find it leaking into the fuel tank....cannot see up in the tank enough to see where it’s leaking. I’ll see what Skinz says tomorrow lol
I guess you got one of the custom “mixed gas” versions. ?
Hopefully they get you taken care of.
I heard stories over the years about getting back at someone by putting gas in oil containers. Guess they are cutting out the middle man.
Has anyone tried a bladder bag for a fuel tank? a small frame would be required to support the seat but this should cut down a bunch of weight.
https://www.liquidcontainment.com.au/category/2/Fuel-Bladders
https://www.liquidcontainment.com.au/category/2/Fuel-Bladders
I know right? It would be cool to see someone do this.
Not going to bite on this one.
I am down to splitting hairs. Is there any weight saving in switching handlebars or going to aftermarket belt drive like TKI?
Anyone happen to know the weight difference between a BM front bumper and Burandt/Skinz? Currently have a BM but don’t Remember how heavy it was?
Anyone happen to know the weight difference between a BM front bumper and Burandt/Skinz? Currently have a BM but don’t Remember how heavy it was?
Skinz titanium handlebars.
The skinz front bumper is lighter than the B&M fab bumper.
Time to buy carbon fiber body panels.
The TKI chain to belt belt drive does save a little for sure but it's more about rotational mass. The belt is much easier too spin up than the heavy chain. For the Quickdrive belt drive to TKI belt drive conversion, the kit actually weighs more than stock due to the adjuster. Although slightly heavier the sled will feel lighter when geared down and rolls much better as the stock Quickdrive provide quite a bit of drag due to how tight the belt is.
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