take off the seat and put a small piece of wood... saves weight and makes you think your riding a honda  :lol:

Quote from: SWEET-TL1000RThink you can save 100lbs?  That'd be a pretty good achievement....  First I'd get rid of the 30 lb exhuast system.."

Yesterday, I removed the  stock exhaust pipes and muffler to paint them (an '89 GS). While I was at it, I thought I'd see how much this assembly would tip the scales. Weighed it twice to make sure.....14 lbs! Not as much a I would have guessed. The weight of the exhaust now determined, and realizing that some kind of muffler needs to be fitted, I still don't see how anyone can accomplish a worthwhile weight reduction on a GS and keep it legal, safe and civilized to live with.  I'd be amazed if you could save 50 lbs.