1977 gs 400

[Kip Kern]

Raymond

I have a "76" GS 400 all set up for the ISDTRR, I'll weigh it tonight (bath scales)and post the weight.  It has a Preston Petty Headlamp and Motion Pro taillamp on it and id is a true GS with the heavy crank and trials ignition.  Feels pretty light to me but I ride a "08" Husky 250 TE 4 Stroke.  The GS has no hit and pulls like a tractor!  CIAO

[Kip Kern]

Raymond

248lbs total with 1/2 gal petrol.

[tomale]

Kip, that sounds about right to me... a few pounds can really make a difference. My MC 5 weights in at 230 with no gas. and when I add lights etc. I gain about 10 pounds. My GP Maico was weighed last month at a unbelievable 207 pounds; but then I have an aftermarket pipe, plastic fenders and tank. I think that the new tires are alot lighter than those Metzlers of old. The heaviest 2 stroke I ever rode was a 69' Montesa cappra 360.... what a tank and not much on power but it handled pretty good. If I remember right, it weighed in at 260...

Thom Green,Still crazy after all these years!
76' 250 MC5 (orginal owner)74'
250 hare scrambler (project bike)

[Rain Man]

Maybe the full tank of gas, the bark busters and skid plate and fiber glass rear fender make it feel heavier. Along with the fender bag full of tools... I know it feels wicked heavy after riding it all day and the muds thick everywhere.
  Just don't get it stuck in a mudhole !!!

Raymond
 Down East Pentons

[tomale]

well no wonder it feels so heavy. When I rode in the woods I carried tools but If I need more than a sparkplug wrench and a handful of other tools then I am in real trouble. I suppose it would be a good idea to be able to adjust a chain or change a flat tire but that is about it....
I once carried a backpack into the sierra mountains. It was about 80 pounds and after everything got wet and I had to walk 15 miles.. over boulders and steep single track trails. by the end of the day... that pack was heavy too....I quess that is why I do not backpack anylonger....[8D]

Thom Green,Still crazy after all these years!
76' 250 MC5 (orginal owner)74'
250 hare scrambler (project bike)