Taking weight saving to max

ROADTOAD1340 said:
It takes big money to shed weight off the big components , everyone gains a lot generally from the exhaust change , then you start to spend on wheels etc. . To get more weight off you got to go much further , and the gains are individually small and costly , but put it all added together , you get more weight off than most ever will . Mike , C1I0 and myself are all relatively on to it !! :):thumbsup:
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Hi. have taken 9 lbs off the rear sub frame and a few off of the main frame. I also have carbon fiber body work and a CF 3 gal tank. And many custom made light weight parts. Even some bolts in the motor are light weight. I am still looking for a Ti front sprocket for the HD out put shaft in 20 tooth,19 and 17.
 
michael parris heuberger said:
Hi. have taken 9 lbs off the rear sub frame and a few off of the main frame. I also have carbon fiber body work and a CF 3 gal tank. And many custom made light weight parts. Even some bolts in the motor are light weight. I am still looking for a Ti front sprocket for the HD out put shaft in 20 tooth,19 and 17.
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Your thing is something else bro , and with the new power increase you are planning it will certainly be a major force to be reckoned with . I am betting all the major players in your chosen sectors of streetbased competition are all watching your machines development closely Mike , there will be some just itching for a mammoth HP showdown.... and I know you are up for the fight , sure to come in the ensuing battle bro !! You know we are all expecting you guys to put on a show , 'cos there are plenty of us waiting for battle royal to commence !! :):thumbsup:
 
I am probably not going much further with this L2 than it is now weight reduction wise . I have done all I really wanted done , for improved handling and weight . I could keep going , with some sort of lightweight tank , and bodywork , but I would rather go for an additional bike , and mess around with that one now . The L2 is beautiful to ride , it features weight reduction everywhere , the superlight forks and triple / bar setup were massive saving , the DME subframe , BST carbon wheels , the lightest street exhaust available , titanium everywhere , all axles and suspension .
Now , I am currently slowly accumulating engine parts , some of which I will be putting into the L2 , as well as saving for next Busa project .
 
ROADTOAD1340 said:
I am probably not going much further with this L2 than it is now weight reduction wise . I have done all I really wanted done , for improved handling and weight . I could keep going , with some sort of lightweight tank , and bodywork , but I would rather go for an additional bike , and mess around with that one now . The L2 is beautiful to ride , it features weight reduction everywhere , the superlight forks and triple / bar setup were massive saving , the DME subframe , BST carbon wheels , the lightest street exhaust available , titanium everywhere , all axles and suspension .
Now , I am currently slowly accumulating engine parts , some of which I will be putting into the L2 , as well as saving for next Busa project .
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What much does your bike weight right now?
 
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Hasn't been weighed since last year , that was a sand and metal joint with 12 liters of fuel and that read 220kg . It has been said it might be 5 kg out on that scale , so a lot of people familiar with this bike feel it might have been closer to 215 kg . I have tried to reduce it more since then , the new top triple and clipons weigh a touch over 1kg total now , lots of little things to add up like the new tank cap at 115 grams , which is under half the weight of the old Rizoma . The new Zeta titanium axles , that are lighter than the previous set of ti axles . It now runs a ti swingarm pivot with aluminum locking crown and nut , full ti engine mount long bolts and the final remaining suspension bolts . The rear sprocket is 200 + grams lighter than the aluminum Vortex , the BST sprocket carrier is fitted with lighter cush drive ti bolts and lovely 12 point nuts , replacing the old similar , but heavier ti bolts setup . The rear petal disc is around 300 grams lighter , the chain is slightly lighter . The Ohlins Forks and shock and steering damper are over 4kg save . I have removed the kickstand switch , refitted drilled tit bolts in M12 to replace the main mount , the lightest of 3 ti set options . I have cut out the under tank cad plated steel bridge because it is not needed , along with some other brackets . The whole bike from front to back has been refitted with either ti or aluminum fasteners , things like the switch gear , the airbox bolts , the fuse box and the air ram ducts...... There is more at the rear anyting hanging from the subframe and all bodywork are ti for that black DLC beautiful finish over ultra lightweight in this case . It has gained a little back with the quick shifter and heat shield airbox , but runs lighter ti fasteners than previous ti fasteners on the complete front end .
I plan on going back with the same fuel level and see what it reads , I will be happy for a 215kg reading , I will keep you posted when I do get a reading .
 
But seriously folks, we've heard about the minute weight savings on every little washer and screw, but I REALLY wanna know the COST in $$$ that you have poured into your weight saving OCD madness C10.

C'mon, spill it man . . .
. . .have you actually added up every dollar and cent spent, just as meticulously as you have with every pound and ounce saved? :rolleyes::poke:
 
I try not to focus on cost but these are numbers remembered in US dollars
Battey shori = traded shim kit for
ABM / LSL TOP clamp bar kit 480
Muzzy Titanium exhaust 895
Fuel cap vortex = gift from customer
Emissions delete =75
Guess on Titanium hardware 600 to 900
Gsxr1000 front fender= 34
Rectorfier relocate kit= 50
Belly wing delete = free
ABS delete = 100
Aluminum hardware = 50
Rotors = 600

That is 3184 usd spread over 3 years 4 months. Bike owned free n clear for 1 year 5 months ( no payments) there is more money than above invested just those are big ticket weight savers. Figure in another 2500 to 3500 for wheels / titanium parts In the future.
 
Hello. My name is Steve. I am a titanium fastener addict. I have $2500 of titanium and some aluminum in fasteners on my 2006 Hayabusa. I am currently 2 months sober............As far as other lightweight components, I am in it at least another $2000 if not more in other lightweight part choices. Right now without all the HP performance mods put on the bike yet, I have about $28k in the bike at the very least. When I bought the bike in 2007 for $6k, this makes it a $34k H2 Killer!

But on that note, my bike comes in at 466 lbs. full of gas and all fluids. Full legal street trim. I considered carbon fiber body parts but do not want too good of quality as there may not be any weight loss involved.
 
Busashot said:
Hello. My name is Steve. I am a titanium fastener addict. I have $2500 of titanium and some aluminum in fasteners on my 2006 Hayabusa. I am currently 2 months sober............As far as other lightweight components, I am in it at least another $2000 if not more in other lightweight part choices. Right now without all the HP performance mods put on the bike yet, I have about $28k in the bike at the very least. When I bought the bike in 2007 for $6k, this makes it a $34k H2 Killer!

But on that note, my bike comes in at 466 lbs. full of gas and all fluids. Full legal street trim. I considered carbon fiber body parts but do not want too good of quality as there may not be any weight loss involved.
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Photos please :) need some porn I'm away from my bike
 
Busashot said:
Hello. My name is Steve. I am a titanium fastener addict. I have $2500 of titanium and some aluminum in fasteners on my 2006 Hayabusa. I am currently 2 months sober............As far as other lightweight components, I am in it at least another $2000 if not more in other lightweight part choices. Right now without all the HP performance mods put on the bike yet, I have about $28k in the bike at the very least. When I bought the bike in 2007 for $6k, this makes it a $34k H2 Killer!

But on that note, my bike comes in at 466 lbs. full of gas and all fluids. Full legal street trim. I considered carbon fiber body parts but do not want too good of quality as there may not be any weight loss involved.
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And no pictures? Never happened..............
 
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c10 said:
I try not to focus on cost but these are numbers remembered in US dollars
Battey shori = traded shim kit for
ABM / LSL TOP clamp bar kit 480
Muzzy Titanium exhaust 895
Fuel cap vortex = gift from customer
Emissions delete =75
Guess on Titanium hardware 600 to 900
Gsxr1000 front fender= 34
Rectorfier relocate kit= 50
Belly wing delete = free
ABS delete = 100
Aluminum hardware = 50
Rotors = 600

That is 3184 usd spread over 3 years 4 months. Bike owned free n clear for 1 year 5 months ( no payments) there is more money than above invested just those are big ticket weight savers. Figure in another 2500 to 3500 for wheels / titanium parts In the future.
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c10, how do you like your vortex fuel cap. I have been eying that sucker for some time but my concern is does the pump fit well in the smaller hole? It looks like it would be a tight fit. I really like that solid tactical click from the lock switch though lol
 
Oh god I can only imagine what Red’s YouTube video by post association is gonna be following my previous post with all the “hole” references :crazy:
 
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