Anyone have E-mail address for Rad Mfg.?

[mxer74]

Hello,
Does anyone have a contact e-mail address for Rad Mfg.? I would like to e-mail someone there about a wheelset for a TC 450. I am just curious if an aftermarket wheelset (or maybe just a set of their billet hubs for a TC) would be that much lighter than the OEM ones? If anyone already has that info, please feel free to share. I'm just thinking weight wise, if it is going to save several (I'm talking maybe 5+ lbs.) pounds then it might be worth it but if it's only going to save a pound or two then probably not. Just a thought! Thanks.

Blake

 

[MOTORHEAD]

Feb. '09 issue of DIRTBIKE, from Ty Davis; "The brakes are great, and the wheels seem strong. I weighed them and they are just as light as what I used last year."

 

[mxer74]

AWESOME! That just saved me a chunk of change. Thanks as always!

Blake

 

[huskyfrk]

TC

what is the minimum weight in your class. was just wondering if you could pare this down so far that you would be underweight ?? motocross action had an article on a lightweight honda and they droped 10,000.00 on it to get 202 lbs. the husky is supposed to be 203 lbs. on the floor, the single biggest thing you can save weight on is the axles, the rest i pretty much bling and wasted money... IMHO

 

[Motosportz]

Aftermarket CNC hubs are almost always more weight than the cast stock ones. The huskys are very light. I would guess this would be a hard place to loose weight.

I bet a carbonfiber seat base and light foam would get a few pounds off. A custom and minimalist chain guide might yield a pound too. Tires vary several pounds and it is all unsprung weight.

 

[Colo moto]

In the same article about the lightweight crf they mentioned they sent the stock hubs out to be turned down. Im pretty sure they sent to TCR for this. Give them a call and see what they can do.

http://www.tcrwheellacing.com/index.html

 

[BlueHusky144]

I just talked with TCR they can make complete wheel assemblies for 2 and 4 ST Husky's. Talon hubs, buchanan spokes, and excel rims in whatever color for $1,379 + shipping. However she said the front wheel is 12-13 lbs heavier than stock and the rear is 13-14 lbs fatter.

So its a no go for the 125. I will continue to search for a stock set of wheels.

 

[Colo moto]

12-14 pounds per wheel**************************************** yikes Are you sure she said pounds not ounces?

 

[BlueHusky144]

12-14 pounds per wheel**************************************** yikes Are you sure she said pounds not ounces?

I'm just going by what she said.... She also told me the stock hubs were magnesium, which I corrected her that they were cast aluminum and she told me whatever.

She said the HSQ hubs are the lightest stock hubs available. But ounces sounds closer to me. Someone else give her a call and ask the same questions????

 

[mxer74]

WOW!!! Motosportz, so what you're saying is that you are going to start making carbon fiber sub-frames, frame guards, chain guides, etc........hahaha Anyway, I am just wanting to lighten this TC 450 up several pounds without spending an arm and a leg (I kind of need those to race...so they say). I think the Ti shock spring is a must and is an instant couple pound savings. Thanks for the advice.

Blake


*Keep this thread going, I like it!

 

[Motosportz]

However she said the front wheel is 12-13 lbs heavier than stock and the rear is 13-14 lbs fatter.

That has to be ounces unless the spokes are 1/4 inch and the hubs are steel.

WOW!!! Motosportz, so what you're saying is that you are going to start making carbon fiber sub-frames, frame guards, chain guides, etc........hahaha

funny you mention this as we are working with a local carbon fiber guy right now on some trick stuff.