Thinstrom

[Locky]

don't know  if folk off here go on Adventure Rider forum , but found this


Heres the build thread , quite a clever bloke http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=251613

The front mudguard has inspired me to tinker . Watch this space ..

[temporaryescapee]

I like that  

[Sven]

That looks really nice, but I do get the feeling that he's made a very practical bike some what less practical (for day-to-day use). Probably not what he built it for though.

Also surprised when he weighed the stock exhaust. Comes in at over 8kg.
Aftermarket can = 2.5kg. Maybe I need a new exhaust after all.

[Locky]

That looks really nice, but I do get the feeling that he's made a very practical bike some what less practical (for day-to-day use). Probably not what he built it for though.

Also surprised when he weighed the stock exhaust. Comes in at over 8kg.
Aftermarket can = 2.5kg. Maybe I need a new exhaust after all.

Yes , I fitted a Aftermarket can , the stock can is very heavy .

[Jacko]

Kawasaki colours, nice..

[Sjyp]

Yeah, I'd never have painted it green, but it sure looks good.  :obscene-drinkingcheers:

[Andy M]

Also surprised when he weighed the stock exhaust. Comes in at over 8kg.
Aftermarket can = 2.5kg. Maybe I need a new exhaust after all.

I wonder if going shopping is the best answer?

5 kg saving on a 200kg bike = 2.5% at a cost of £XXX plus £XXX less resale value and £x added to the insurance and whatever loss in MPG/range because all these systems turn petrol into noise.

5 kg saving on an 85kg rider = 5% high up weight, is cost neutral and gives benefit over the next 30-40 years.

Of course I'm not a lottery winner at his ideal weight, so what works for me may not work for everyone.

Andy

[mr_diver]

he did a DL1000 as well- though I think that one got painted red? it's been a while since I read his build blog.