Originally Posted by
billetbirdcage
We used to have 40 to 50# batteries we could move. . . . That's gone by the waste side, with the stiffer heavier frames and added safety stuff (20# door plates, 15# fire systems, and heavy suspension parts in some places).
I personally would like them to raise the minimum weight some, so we didn't have the need/want for things like: carbon fiber seats, $1000.00 8# batteries, and etc. But there are tons of things that need attention at the same time as far as cutting cost (if that's even a possible thing)