Jack Chinnery Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 I have searched and suprisingly not came up with anything. I need to save some weight, As I have seen some threads lately and them saving about every little bit does add up. So what drill but would you need to drill a rim and what are any other tips for weight reducing. As I am struck to cash I have to save up and not go buy some more foshizzle. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 Don't bother, I did it on my mod and my stock and it saved f**k all, 18g on the mod an 60g on the stock. Unless you're bike is already super light it's not worth it.First step is change the tyres, you can save over a kilo depending on what you have now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weirdoku Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 Do you know roughly how heavy your mod is now?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Chinnery Posted March 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 Don't bother, I did it on my mod and my stock and it saved f**k all, 18g on the mod an 60g on the stock. Unless you're bike is already super light it's not worth it.First step is change the tyres, you can save over a kilo depending on what you have now.Maxxis cc on the rear and I have nabbed one of my mates old sticky finger as my front cc the wire beads started coming out and kept buldging.Its a t-poo with stock front wheel, forks, stem and bars. :$ Rear onza hog wheel etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutzz. Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 You Should use one of these bad boyzLOLRob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Chinnery Posted March 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 You Should use one of these bad boyzLOLRob.LMAO, Not really what I was on about. Drill peice. Duh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutzz. Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 Lol i was joking , now i am being serious , when your at school ask your tech teacher because the tech teachers at my school are always drilling stuff so when you next see 1 just have a quick word with them and they could help you out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dave Anscombe Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 hole saws are ok.but tend to gidggle around on rims so u cant get a central hole ...15 /20mm drill bit will do the job done it on my monty rims Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutzz. Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 Maxxis cc on the rear and I have nabbed one of my mates old sticky finger as my front cc the wire beads started coming out and kept buldging.Its a t-poo with stock front wheel, forks, stem and bars. :$ Rear onza hog wheel etc.In that case first change the forks, they're 1.4kg (or my set were anyway), and get some lites/SLs. That will save about 600-700g straight off, then the wheels are dead heavy, as are the bar and stem.If you change them you could loose about 1.5-2kg I reckon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grant_hundley Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 LolIt's what i used to drill my perfect holes Also, dave they can't jiggle around because of the drill bit in the centre keep it all straight. As long as you don't put all you're weight on it then it'll be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 It's what i used to drill my perfect holes Also, dave they can't jiggle around because of the drill bit in the centre keep it all straight. As long as you don't put all you're weight on it then it'll be fine Centrepunch your rim 1st (which you should do with any hole anyways) and it wont jiggle about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley-Wood Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 get some ti bolts, cut some of your tread off, change to monty tyres?cut the bashmounts off your frame. new stem bars and forks would make the most diffrence though! harry has some zoo bars he'd sell your for 10-15, buy a cheap echo stem off here, seen them go for like 15. Then buy some echo lite forks they go for 25 on here aswell. i know you dont have much money but save up and get forks first then get your bar and stem. will make alot of difference to your riding aswell, your front end will be alot lighter!on the rear end, get rid of your chain tensionors and drill some holes for some snailcams then run snail cams, seen it done before on someones onza. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 get some ti bolts, cut some of your tread off, change to monty tyres?cut the bashmounts off your frame. new stem bars and forks would make the most diffrence though! harry has some zoo bars he'd sell your for 10-15, buy a cheap echo stem off here, seen them go for like 15. Then buy some echo lite forks they go for 25 on here aswell. i know you dont have much money but save up and get forks first then get your bar and stem. will make alot of difference to your riding aswell, your front end will be alot lighter!on the rear end, get rid of your chain tensionors and drill some holes for some snailcams then run snail cams, seen it done before on someones onza.Monty front tyres are heavy though, get a Try-All, they're 65g lighter and much grippier.T-Pros have snail cam holes anyway don't they?But yeh, forks first, then bar/stem and wheels. If you can be arsed, by the sounds of it you'd do much better just to sell it and get a lighter bike, it will save you money in the long run and you'll end up with a better bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley-Wood Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 (edited) nah 19inch monty eagle claw are the lightest i just checked on tarty doing the lightest first thing. and try all are the second heaviest! to be honest there needs to be a wider range of mod tyres.Edit: sorry just read your first post the try all tyres are lightest for front tyres yeah, monty are second lightest though Edited March 10, 2009 by Ashley-Wood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grant_hundley Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 Monty front tyres are heavy though, get a Try-All, they're 65g lighter and much grippier.nah 19inch monty eagle claw are the lightest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 (edited) Monty front tyres are heavy though, get a Try-All, they're 65g lighter and much grippier.Open yo eyes fool. But yeh, Continental need to do some Mod tyres.EDIT: Too slow. Edited March 10, 2009 by Muel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley-Wood Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 i edited quickly after reading again leave me alone ha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Chinnery Posted March 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Open yo eyes fool. But yeh, Continental need to do some Mod tyres.EDIT: Too slow. That would be pretty dang lush.But as you say, Buy this and that. I have to pay for my stuff im not like alot of people were all there stuff is bought by thier parents and they give nought in return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenJohnson Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 are you riding newbury on staurday? i am coming down and have a echo team mod stem which you are welcome to have as i dont need it anymore. let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Chinnery Posted March 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 are you riding newbury on staurday? i am coming down and have a echo team mod stem which you are welcome to have as i dont need it anymore. let me knowFor free? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Chinnery Posted March 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 For free?Sorry to like bump the topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D A N N Y Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 Go down to a building shop and ask if you may borrow a pneumatic drill they work a treat Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cox. Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 jack.. dont turn into a weight freak about your bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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