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Old April 21st 2011, 13:27
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The weights are +/- 1gram, as the scale only wieghs in 2 g increments, but it's close enough for what we are looking at here.

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Originally Posted by DORIGTT View Post
You guys have issues...though they say 7lbs = 1 hp.
Lightweight - 4(fenders) x 9(bolts/fender) x 6(grams/bolt) = 216g

Stock - 4(fenders) x 9(bolts/fender) x 16(grams/bolt) = 576g

576-216 = 360g = .794 lbs

.794 lb / (7lbs/hp) =

I've gainded 0.11hp!!!!

I didn't really do it for the hp, but I'm glad there was a gain there too!

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