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Technical & Mechanical Problems
Making a Gen II faster (swap middle drive from Gen I ?)
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<blockquote data-quote="Fred W" data-source="post: 1334082" data-attributes="member: 3828"><p>Not saying that is not true, but don't forget that the published specs were "dry weight" prior to 2009, so you'll want to add at least 60 lbs for the actual curb weight. Plus the bags. FWIW I've measured my 2014's axle weights at 314.4 Front, 346.2 Rear for a total of 660.6 lbs. The claimed weight is 644 lbs. Not sure what the 15 lb difference is. Maybe tank bag and a few things in a side bag? Or my bathroom scale wasn't accurate at over 300 lbs?</p><p></p><p>In any case, I'm not real sure how much the small differences in these bikes' weight over the years will matter to someone who rides 2-up "99% of the time". Dropping ~150 lbs onto the back will definitely make the bike slower. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fred W, post: 1334082, member: 3828"] Not saying that is not true, but don't forget that the published specs were "dry weight" prior to 2009, so you'll want to add at least 60 lbs for the actual curb weight. Plus the bags. FWIW I've measured my 2014's axle weights at 314.4 Front, 346.2 Rear for a total of 660.6 lbs. The claimed weight is 644 lbs. Not sure what the 15 lb difference is. Maybe tank bag and a few things in a side bag? Or my bathroom scale wasn't accurate at over 300 lbs? In any case, I'm not real sure how much the small differences in these bikes' weight over the years will matter to someone who rides 2-up "99% of the time". Dropping ~150 lbs onto the back will definitely make the bike slower. ;) [/QUOTE]
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