[intensem1]

i want to shave some pounds,so i thought that i could drill out my e thirteen bash gaurd,any pics or info on if it worked or didnt work would be great

 

[Dirty]

try a diet instead...
or even just skipping a meal...
that will save you about as much weight...

 

[dexter]

4 years ago i drilled and grinded the crap out of an e13 backplate and took off a ton of weight, cant remeber the exact amount but it was substantial. i also drilled a bunch of holes in the bashguard (about chainring bolt size) and that was a huge weight loss. e13 does not suggest this at all. i still run the backplate on one bike and the bashguard is still running strong on my buddies bike (we both are smooth riders though)

 

[S.K.C.]

I used to run an MRP System 3 on my Demo 8, and I removed about an 1" of material from the inner circumference between the chainring bolts using a water-jet.

Definitely saved some weight, but not so much that it compromised the integrity of the bash ring.

 

[ViciousDHer]

just buy a gamut p40.









bash away

 

[konastab01]

True,True

 

[DEVOTiON]

Still going strong half a year later...

 

[xy9ine]

just buy a gamut p40.

indeed!

 

[kona-ryder]

I made my own bash in industrial-tech last year. When I put it on my bike it weighed in around 2.5lbs. I took a drill and drilled it out anywhere I thought I could survive drilling it. I will try to find some pics.

 

[Tame Ape]

i'd like to drill whistles into my bashguard that change pitch according to velocity. That way, as long as the calibration holds, anyone could tell how fast you're moving.

 

[kidwoo]

i'd like to drill whistles into my bashguard that change pitch according to velocity. That way, as long as the calibration holds, anyone could tell how fast you're moving.

I like it.

.

 

[Tame Ape]

I like it.

.

It wouldn't work on the bash though, pedal and coasting would screw everything up. Put it on a non-rotating piece and you're in teh business!

 

[kidwoo]

It wouldn't work on the bash though, pedal and coasting would screw everything up. Put it on a non-rotating piece and you're in teh business!

Unfortunately the bashguard is perfect. Anything else I can think to drill on is structural.

I'm doin it.


I don't care what you say.

 

[Tame Ape]

Unfortunately the bashguard is perfect. Anything else I can think to drill on is structural.

I'm doin it.


I don't care what you say.

dood! Use you're headtube! Its wasted metal to begin with!

 

[noskcaj]

I used to drill a LOT of things when I raced XC. I found that shifter pod clamps are way over built and of course front deriallers/chainguides/bash guards. Also, seat post clamps can be drilled and brake lever clamps if you are careful. I have yet to break a drilled part, but I weigh 150 and ride fairly smooth. I'd give it a go, good luck!