tahoebrian5 Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 As a few of you know already from my previous posts, I'm prone to buying parts. So anyway, I snuck my wife's bathroom scale down to the garage and my 09 280 Eco weighs in at 160lbs. This is ready to ride with about 2/3 of the gas tank full. From what I understand reading random internet threads, this is about 8lbs heavier than a 09 pro gassed up. Firstly, can anyone verify this.? Ok, so I know the fork stanchions are steel vs alum so a couple 2 or 3 pounds there. Also the header pipe is a bit heavier not being titanium. Where do you think the other 5 lbs is at? I'm considering upgrading over the next year rather than buying a new bike. I like the oval section frame better than the new tube style, that and it's much easier to buy parts here without the wife giving me grief rather than have a new bike show up in the garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lineaway Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 It`s very hard to say with the econo as each bike could be different. Ever notice there is not a parts book for an econo? Rims could be different, swingarms and brakes. Steel steering stem. It all adds up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazybond700 Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 (edited) tubes, forks Edited January 23, 2015 by crazybond700 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffsgasgas Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 My 09 Raga is 9 lbs lighter than your eco with about 2/3's fuel in the tank. Again this is my bathroom scale and probably biased to make me feel better. --Biff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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