1badzx12r
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posted November 18, 2010 03:30 PM
 Edited By: 1badzx12r on 18 Nov 2010 23:32
Kawasaki HEAVIEST front rim
what is the heaviest front 17 inch rim a man can find for a Kawasaki ..
plan is to add as much weight forward as i can ..and take away from my behind and bikes behind .
i already know about adding the flat sticky weights under the front fender ..
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posted November 18, 2010 03:32 PM
Edited By: kawasakijockey on 18 Nov 2010 23:32
just fill your tire with concrete......
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posted November 18, 2010 03:33 PM
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just fill your tire with concrete......
you try it 1st .. let me know how it works ..
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kawasakijockey
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posted November 18, 2010 03:40 PM
My front tire never stays on the ground anyway....
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posted November 18, 2010 03:45 PM
Edited By: 1badzx12r on 18 Nov 2010 23:47
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My front tire never stays on the ground anyway....
I DON'T WANT TO BE LIKE YOU ..I'M SPECIAL
find me a heavy front rim .. i got a zzr1200 it the heaviest sport tourer. but the rim is like a zx12
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posted November 19, 2010 04:20 AM
you could fill the front axle with lead like i read one member did here. If i remember reading correctly it added 4.?? lbs....
Just a thought...
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posted November 19, 2010 05:27 AM
i have an axle for sale. filled with lead already. let me know if any1 needs it.
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posted November 19, 2010 05:47 AM
I think your ZX14 wheel is the heaviest!
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posted November 19, 2010 06:33 AM
The lead filled front axle sounds like a good idea for added wheelie control.
I've seen ballast weights that mount on the front forks or clamp somehow.........that would be a better alternative since you can adjust weight on and off to suit you.
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posted November 19, 2010 01:11 PM
Edited By: DogoZX on 19 Nov 2010 21:12
I think it'll be tough to find a front heavier than the 14's stocker. They're heavy!
If your in an every little bit counts mentality, you could put on heavier rotors. 310mmx5.5mm BrakeTech ductiles weigh 3.26lbs each vs, I believe, 2.9lbs for zx14 stock rotors.
But makin' the front wheel heavier is just adding more rotating mass. Ain't that gonna slow you down?
Seems lead in the axle, sticky weights, and ballast would be the way to go... but what do I know... I'm not a racer.
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posted November 19, 2010 02:38 PM
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But makin' the front wheel heavier is just adding more rotating mass. Ain't that gonna slow you down?
Seems lead in the axle, sticky weights, and ballast would be the way to go... but what do I know... I'm not a racer.
i've got freinds that purchased BST's and gain nothing over stock ..
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posted November 19, 2010 02:41 PM
Ok, but you think adding rotating mass is going to make you faster than weight on the front nose, lead filled axle, or stick on weights?
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SteddyTeddy
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posted November 19, 2010 03:34 PM
The front axle holds 1 lb of lead. Just enough to make a noticable difference when trying to keep the front wheel down.
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posted November 19, 2010 03:47 PM
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Ok, but you think adding rotating mass is going to make you faster than weight on the front nose, lead filled axle, or stick on weights?
yes i do .i'm not just adding weight i'm going to shave weight from rider and rear wheel ..to make up for what i add to the front ... i may make a lead brick and bolt it to the front of frame. but i'd rather have it farther out .. but i've done nothing to lighten up my bike .so i've got all kinds of weight to move around
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posted November 19, 2010 04:42 PM
I don't believe the axle spins, therefor could not be rotating mass.
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posted November 19, 2010 04:43 PM
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I don't believe the axle spins, therefor could not be rotating mass.
their talking if i found a heavier front rim
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posted November 20, 2010 07:59 AM
ok. I was talking about putting lead in your axle or just adding weights. that sounds like a much better idea than getting a heavier rim, imo.
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