how I lost over a pound of rear unsprung weight

[mtiberio]

I removed the parking brake caliper

 

[kpinvt]

Why did you do that?

 

[mtiberio]

never use it

 

[silverhound]

Hope you never have to park on a steep hill.

 

[Hati]

It can also be illegal to not have a parking brake on an automatic vehicle.

 

[L.B.S.]

He could always substitute a velcro strap or heavy duty elastic cord or band to activate the front brake lever when parked. Would essentially be the same thing, no?

If a U-Lock through the front disc is used for security anyway, then there is also no need. I would not suggest putting one through the rear, though! It's too easy as it is to forget there is one on the front, let alone the rear...

 

[mtiberio]

He could always substitute a velcro strap or heavy duty elastic cord or band to activate the front brake lever when parked.

what he said...

 

[BerndM]

Considering the relative "low performance" bike that our NC700X-D's are, isn't this bordering on a bit anal?

 

[showkey]

Considering the relative "low performance" bike that our NC700X-D's are, isn't this bordering on a bit anal?

It's certainly taking weight reduction to new levels..............
I prefer only filling the tank half full........ saving over 10 pounds.

 

[Vnc]

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[Ruggybuggy]

what he said...

The problem with strapping the brake lever down is that after some time has passed the master will bypass and you will lose your hold on the disc. Thats the reason the parking brake is cable operated.

 

[agia]

Perhaps one of these may help? Doesn't weigh much.

 

[showkey]

One pound of unsprung weight is probably worth 15 pounds of regular sprung weight. If you haven't ever felt the difference then go ride a scooter and see for yourself.

Yes I get unsprung part.........BUT........
On a bike like the NC I would be FUN to see a "double blind" test drive and see how many riders could pick the bike with a one pound difference.

 

[drdubb]

I have an unsophisticated pallet. Wouldn't know the difference

 

[danwray]

you should take off all the body panels and the seat too. unnecessary weight

 

[mtiberio]

you should take off all the body panels and the seat too. unnecessary weight

way ahead of you...

 

[mreric]

I hit the gym every other day, keep my weight at 135 lbs. better and safer then any mod.

 

[anglachel]

I hit the gym every other day, keep my weight at 135 lbs. better and safer then any mod.

yeah until you fall off a treadmill and break your legs!

Risk is everywhere... Measure it and take what you perceive is the best approach (that doesn't put ME in any undue danger.)

 

[DanH]

What is the difference between sprung and unsprung weight?

 

[2brnut2b]

What is the difference between sprung and unsprung weight?

Uhhh ''un'' ?