weighed the bike today with GSXR parts

[katman]

'82 1100 katana, usd forks, bandit swingarm, gsxr wheels and brakes.

stock weight is 525.5 lbs with full tank

todays weight 505 lbs with full tank, 492 lbs less the fuel @ .76 lbs/liter x 16 liters (estimated left in tank).

[jwhelan65]

Good info Rob, where do you think the weight was saved? I'm thinking the forks, bandit swinger and the wheels have to be close to stock in weight?

Any thoughts?

[kingofvenus]

I'd say most of the differance would be in the wheels. My stock wheels felt much heavier than the wheels that are on it now.

[katman]

The bandit arm is much heavier than stock gs arm. Front end is about the same.
I have the weight comparison chart on my website if you want hard numbers.
http://www.suzuki-katana.com/katana_specifications.html
Wheels, header, calipers and chain are the lionshare of the weight loss.

[Mysuzyq]

Also worth noting, the stock rear shocks are pretty heavy....just one OE rear shock weighs more than both Fox or Marzocchi items.
The 4X1 exhaust system accounts for at least a 25lb saving (depending on brand) over the stock system. Losing the main stand picks up a couple more too.

[Billy Ricks]

I shaved close to 25 lbs just on the exhaust. The radials are quite a bit lighter than the stock bias plies. Wheels and tires are a great place to save weight.

[katman]

I shaved close to 25 lbs just on the exhaust. The radials are quite a bit lighter than the stock bias plies. Wheels and tires are a great place to save weight.

Yeh, you can get some light pipes. I weighed several pipes I have here and ranged 5-25 lbs in savings. An old V&H pipe was the lightest.