weight loss/power weight ratio

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Nov 26, 2011 | 01:32 PM

#31

sharkey

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It's not just about racing...every hour I ride is more enjoyable on a lighter, quicker DYNA...

Nov 26, 2011 | 11:30 PM

#32

HeyYou

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From: Colorado

A lithium bomb under the seat? Don't ride that puppy in the rain

Nov 27, 2011 | 06:27 AM

#33

rounder

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From: Palm Harbor fl.

another way to drop over 20lbs from stock...get a V&H comp. series exhaust. 8lbs. vs over 30 for stock exhaust. Have no idea what you replacement exhaust weighs. http://www.vanceandhines.com/store/d...stems/75-108-9

It can be fitted on bikes older than 06.

Nov 29, 2011 | 10:30 AM

#34

reclaimer53

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From: West Haven, CT

I lost 146lbs by dieting and the gym. My bike feels so much quicker. Talk about some power gains.

Nov 29, 2011 | 10:34 AM

#35

djack

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From: ohio

good lookin bike

Nov 29, 2011 | 10:39 AM

#36

tkunk

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From: Minnesota, Mpls suburb

And other performance areas that improves with weight loss include braking and handling. Horsepower increases acceleration but doesn't improve these others. Hmmmm, what would a RoadGlide diest consist of?

Nov 29, 2011 | 10:56 AM

#37

twistr

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From: On a Large Sandbar, NY

Like most have said...less weight equals improvements in areas such as acceleration, braking, handling..it does not equal more hp...JMO

If all things were equal (i.e. same hp/tq curves at the same rpm's, identical bike, same weight rider, same take-off time etc.) the lighter bike will win every time..

Nov 29, 2011 | 11:09 AM

#38

Brewtality

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From: Dutchess County NY

If i want to shave some pounds off the bike, i'll start eating salads. Cheaper than a new swingarm and better for me.

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Nov 29, 2011 | 12:23 PM

#39

FBFletch

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From: Hickory, NC

Quote:

Originally Posted by bwana1

+++++++++++++++++++1000 on the 8-10 pounds equating to 1 hp gain or loss.

Yep. Back when I was tracking my car, that was the rule-of-thumb we used. 10lbs = 1 HP

As a completely unrelated side note, several years ago my old lady was watching one of those women's shows on TV and they were talking about how for every 35lbs a man loses, he gains 1" in length. When she asked me how much I was planning on losing, I told her about 700lbs.

Last edited by FBFletch; Nov 29, 2011 at 12:31 PM.