bike weight

[russomf]

OK I know this is stupid but I just got back from helping a friend pick up a 02 tlr and it felt much lighter than my 99. I have aftermarket wheels, cans (D&D) and undertail but that is the only difference. It also felt a lot for maneuverable. Does anyone know what the stock wheels with tires, rotors and sprocket weigh. i bought mine used with the rims and am wondering if they are heavier than stock. Also could my damper be hanging up a little since it feels more sluggish or would the wheels have more to do with that because of the weight once they turn into gyros.

[TL_Music]

...just a thought...have you checked your tire pressure/wear on you 99 TLR recently?

I know my TLS starts to handle like a truck when the tire pressure is low or the tires are badly worn (especially the front).



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[russomf]

tire condition

brand new with about 1500 highway miles on diablos. tires on 99 look great and still handle like the day i put them on. By the way his was the first bone stock TLR I have ever ridden so i thought it was weird it felt lighter than mine.

[MonkeyClaw]

Check to see if the forks have been raised or the ride-height changed. This gives the bike a totally different feel!

[Rider 414]

Re: bike weight

Originally posted by russomf
once they turn into gyros.

Mmmmmm Gyros....................

[bx-459]

Re: Re: bike weight

Originally posted by Rider 414
Mmmmmm Gyros....................

[kevh]

so let me get this right...when your wheels spin they turn into a sandwich especially of lamb and beef, tomato, and onion on pita bread? how do those handle in the twisties?

[SDTLR]

Re: tire condition

Originally posted by russomf
By the way his was the first bone stock TLR I have ever ridden so i thought it was weird it felt lighter than mine.

Your buddy bought a Yellow one didn't he

[russomf]

gyros (not the sandwich)

OK very funny guys I get it with the sandwich stuff, Personally i am more of a souvlaki guy but here is what I was talking about. check links. http://www.accs.net/users/cefpearson/gyro.htm or check here http://www.howstuffworks.com/gyroscope.htm I hope this explains what I meant by gyros (short for gyroscope)

[SDTLR]

Jk bro,

The cans are close to 10 pounds less and the wheels should be at least 5 (depending on the brand)

What kinda wheels ya got

[russomf]

here are the pics

I do not know who makes the wheels since they were on the bike when I bought it and did not get the info from the owner so if anyone knows who makes them let me know. i will be pulling them off to check the weight first schitty day. Not today though too nice out here are the pics.

[BurnCycle]

What about your suspension… When was the last time it was adjusted properly? Was the 02 ‘new’?

[russomf]

suspension set-up

I recently set up the suspension using jamie's setup modified for my weight but since i bought it new I do not know if he messed with the fork position in relation to the triple tree. i guess i need some guidance for what the fork position should be. 02 was used but still at the factory settings when we got it. I rode it after adjusting to jamies exact settings since my friend is anout 240 when i weigh only 165. Just felt more nimble and lite to lift (literally I had to pick up the rear tire to get a stand under it in the bed of the pick-up). Maybe I am reading into it too much, i finally scrubbed off my chicken strips on my tires today so I guess my bike cannot be too bad. i also have 12k on mine vs. the 6k on his. Suspension settings would be great so i could check, any dimensions for an agressive street riding style would be great. no time to do track days so keep it streetable.

[Guest]

Re: tire condition

Originally posted by russomf
brand new with about 1500 highway miles on diablos.

i don't think that really qualifies as brand new...1500 on diablos is getting close to new tire time

still saying tire pressure, wrong pressure even on a new tire is gonna make the bike feel like a pig in the turns

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[TLR-NUT]

Russomf, those wheels look like PVM's. They are made in Germany.