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Tech Information => Technical Discussion => Topic started by: slimjim on October 17, 2008, 04:28:59 PM

Title: Ballast on bikes
Post by: slimjim on October 17, 2008, 04:28:59 PM

I have some questions about ballast on bikes. I'm just starting to build a 2001 GSXR 1000 into a dedicated LSR bike and wondering about how much weight to add to the swing arm. I can fill the sucker with lead but how much is enough and how much is too much?
Thanks,
Jim

Title: Re: Ballast on bikes
Post by: isiahstites on October 17, 2008, 04:38:34 PM

I think you will get a more accurate answer if you say how much hp you plan on having.

Scott

Title: Re: Ballast on bikes
Post by: Dean Los Angeles on October 17, 2008, 04:46:38 PM

Previous discussion:
http://www.landracing.com/forum/index.php/topic,4171.0.html (http://www.landracing.com/forum/index.php/topic,4171.0.html)

Title: Re: Ballast on bikes
Post by: slimjim on October 17, 2008, 05:35:13 PM

I'm thinking that it will put out around 150hp on the salt. The swingarm will be 4 inches longer and as low as I can get it. I only weigh 155lbs. I'll start reading the other thread. Thanks!