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got myself a 1995 zzr 250, which is a real heavy thing, was wondering if anyone has any ideas on how to get some weight out of the big girl....

The zzr weighs 145 dry from memory so it's not really that heavy

if you really had the time and money to burn then start by getting rid of the stock exhaust, replace all plastics with carbon fiber and some light weight alloy wheels.

But why would you bother?

take the mota out

I would recommend to stay away from Pancakes, Doughnuts and anywhere else you might find Hoffy

thanx mr wasabi, i know alot of ppl wouldnt bother but this is my first bike and i wanna hav sum fun with it. if u do hav any knowledge on the bike then wat other models headlight fairing would fit the zzr, like i said i wanna hav fun with it, customise it abit... any info would b great... cheers...

Welcome to the club
Why would you take a featherweight down to a flyweight

I used to get blown around something chronic on my GPX250R...don't know if I'd like to go any lighter

Mick

shadowzzr wrote:got myself a 1995 zzr 250, which is a real heavy thing, was wondering if anyone has any ideas on how to get some weight out of the big girl....

I'd suggest a big fuck off can of HTFU!

Dude, A ZZR250 is one of the lightest bikes on the road! It ain't heavy, it's just that you are obviously either...... ..

1. New to riding- Don;t worry, the best way for the weight to start to dissappear is by riding it...lots! Wait till you start riding bikes which weigh 260kgs fuelled! Then you'll know what heavy is!

Or...

2. Been riding featherweight dirt bikes which are 20-40 kgs lighter. Once again, do loads of klms on your ZZR and you will find the weight magically dissappears!

Trust me, you'll get used to it. Spend the money on some track days/ advanced rider training. It will do more to make you comfortable than losing 10kgs off the ZZR will!!!

Strika wrote:I'd suggest a big fuck off can of HTFU!

Tee many Martoonies?

thanx strika... yeh im completely new to riding, never ridin a bike before a couple of months ago n hav had to repair the fairings so havnt been able to get much riding done and im not a big guy, but good to know i'll get use to it... wuld u happen to know wherew to get parts for the 1995 model from...

I don't think they ever changed that bike from day dot, why fix it if it ain't broke? Any model should be interchangeable. It's an awesome first bike, don't underestimate it. I reckon the only thing to do to make it better is suspension work, she dives under brakes and bottoms out like a fatgirl... and the centre stand scrapes when you corner. Good luck, welcome aboard and have fun!

only changes i've noticed are just some very minor engine modifications relating to the clutch lever mounting and side covers.