Titanium bolts for the wheels?

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BETA TITANIUM : Front Axle Shaft [BT-FAS2-2]

Product Description: BETA TITANIUM Front Axle Shaft [BT-FAS2-2] : Fits:SUZUKI GSX1300R HAYABUSA 08-17:Material: made of titaniu... - Webike
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BETA TITANIUM : Rear Axle Shaft [BT-RAS2-2]

Product Description: BETA TITANIUM Rear Axle Shaft [BT-RAS2-2] : Fits:SUZUKI GSX1300R HAYABUSA 08-17:Material: made of titaniu... - Webike
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Those are the worlds best titanium axles , they were the go to axle for all premier road racing teams , before rule changes for team cost cutting etc.
I personally have a set on my ZX14R because they are okay for years of use if respected . They are beautiful machined pieces , but usually the last mod on the long list .... because of huge expense vs weight loss , is not great .
Zeta Ti axles were on my ex Busa , these were excellent value and machined , but not available anymore .
Mettec.com make a GSXR1000 28MM axle that fits Gen 2 at least , another nice piece .
Got a UK machinist to make my swingarm pivot axle for ZX14R .
Unit 5 make some double nut axles , I got one for future project .
Top 2 pics ZX14R , Bottom pic Gen 2 Busa
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ROADTOAD1340 said:
japan.webike.net

BETA TITANIUM : Front Axle Shaft [BT-FAS2-2]

Product Description: BETA TITANIUM Front Axle Shaft [BT-FAS2-2] : Fits:SUZUKI GSX1300R HAYABUSA 08-17:Material: made of titaniu... - Webike
japan.webike.net
japan.webike.net

BETA TITANIUM : Rear Axle Shaft [BT-RAS2-2]

Product Description: BETA TITANIUM Rear Axle Shaft [BT-RAS2-2] : Fits:SUZUKI GSX1300R HAYABUSA 08-17:Material: made of titaniu... - Webike
japan.webike.net
Those are the worlds best titanium axles , they were the go to axle for all premier road racing teams , before rule changes for team cost cutting etc.
I personally have a set on my ZX14R because they are okay for years of use if respected . They are beautiful machined pieces , but usually the last mod on the long list .... because of huge expense vs weight loss , is not great .
Zeta Ti axles were on my ex Busa , these were excellent value and machined , but not available anymore .
Mettec.com make a GSXR1000 28MM axle that fits Gen 2 at least , another nice piece .
Got a UK machinist to make my swingarm pivot axle for ZX14R .
Unit 5 make some double nut axles , I got one for future project .
Top 2 pics ZX14R , Bottom pic Gen 2 Busa
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Hi. I have an aluminum front axle with Ti nut and pinch bolts. The rear is steel because of the 800+ HP. I do have a Ti pivot bolt .
 
michael parris heuberger said:
Hi. I have an aluminum front axle with Ti nut and pinch bolts. The rear is steel because of the 800+ HP. I do have a Ti pivot bolt .
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Hey Mike , what grade aluminum is the front axle , is it machined solid or hollow , and is it anodized or anything ? I remember you saying that DME only use chrome molly with there big HP bikes like yours . The swingarm pivot still in Ti eh ?
 
ROADTOAD1340 said:
japan.webike.net

BETA TITANIUM : Front Axle Shaft [BT-FAS2-2]

Product Description: BETA TITANIUM Front Axle Shaft [BT-FAS2-2] : Fits:SUZUKI GSX1300R HAYABUSA 08-17:Material: made of titaniu... - Webike
japan.webike.net
japan.webike.net

BETA TITANIUM : Rear Axle Shaft [BT-RAS2-2]

Product Description: BETA TITANIUM Rear Axle Shaft [BT-RAS2-2] : Fits:SUZUKI GSX1300R HAYABUSA 08-17:Material: made of titaniu... - Webike
japan.webike.net
Those are the worlds best titanium axles , they were the go to axle for all premier road racing teams , before rule changes for team cost cutting etc.
I personally have a set on my ZX14R because they are okay for years of use if respected . They are beautiful machined pieces , but usually the last mod on the long list .... because of huge expense vs weight loss , is not great .
Zeta Ti axles were on my ex Busa , these were excellent value and machined , but not available anymore .
Mettec.com make a GSXR1000 28MM axle that fits Gen 2 at least , another nice piece .
Got a UK machinist to make my swingarm pivot axle for ZX14R .
Unit 5 make some double nut axles , I got one for future project .
Top 2 pics ZX14R , Bottom pic Gen 2 Busa
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What's the weight saving?
 
ROADTOAD1340 said:
Cant remember exactly , got it written down somewhere tho . But 300 grams save maybe for both axle . This is unsprung weight , it is about ticking all the boxes I guess , this mod going further than most are willing lol.
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Hi. I also have Ti caliper pistons front and rear they saved 8 oz for $800.00. So you can spend a $1000.00's for a few lbs. Are you willing to go that far? I will be at around $130,000.00 in my build. I could have spent {if I had it} over $1,000,000.00.
 
michael parris heuberger said:
Hi. I also have Ti caliper pistons front and rear they saved 8 oz for $800.00. So you can spend a $1000.00's for a few lbs. Are you willing to go that far? I will be at around $130,000.00 in my build. I could have spent {if I had it} over $1,000,000.00.
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It can certainly become both an addiction and obsession to reduce weight on these things....

I almost went down that rabbit hole but thankfully stopped myself before I did, the riding season is too short here for me to justify spending $15k or more I was planning to spend on a bike I paid $5k for and ride less than 4000kms a year in a good year...

I do enjoy others in their builds though, some of the tech people are putting in their bikes is impressive.
 
michael parris heuberger said:
Hi. I also have Ti caliper pistons front and rear they saved 8 oz for $800.00. So you can spend a $1000.00's for a few lbs. Are you willing to go that far? I will be at around $130,000.00 in my build. I could have spent {if I had it} over $1,000,000.00.
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No Mike , personally , I cannot really go further than my usual mods , latest example being what I get for my current H2 project .
You tho , through lots of hard work are assembling the ultimate streetbike , amazing attention to weight loss detail , and that same attention to motor parts list and build . This dedication is what is needed to compete to win , and this is where we expect to find this type of Super Street build , the USA , home of the souped up hot rod . I hope the new street class you are working on is successfully formed , and we see a lot of speed addicted people join up .
 
ROADTOAD1340 said:
No Mike , personally , I cannot really go further than my usual mods , latest example being what I get for my current H2 project .
You tho , through lots of hard work are assembling the ultimate streetbike , amazing attention to weight loss detail , and that same attention to motor parts list and build . This dedication is what is needed to compete to win , and this is where we expect to find this type of Super Street build , the USA , home of the souped up hot rod . I hope the new street class you are working on is successfully formed , and we see a lot of speed addicted people join up .
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Hi
I wish I had internatinal calling. 508-496-3312.
 
ROADTOAD1340 said:
japan.webike.net

BETA TITANIUM : Front Axle Shaft [BT-FAS2-2]

Product Description: BETA TITANIUM Front Axle Shaft [BT-FAS2-2] : Fits:SUZUKI GSX1300R HAYABUSA 08-17:Material: made of titaniu... - Webike
japan.webike.net
japan.webike.net

BETA TITANIUM : Rear Axle Shaft [BT-RAS2-2]

Product Description: BETA TITANIUM Rear Axle Shaft [BT-RAS2-2] : Fits:SUZUKI GSX1300R HAYABUSA 08-17:Material: made of titaniu... - Webike
japan.webike.net
Those are the worlds best titanium axles , they were the go to axle for all premier road racing teams , before rule changes for team cost cutting etc.
I personally have a set on my ZX14R because they are okay for years of use if respected . They are beautiful machined pieces , but usually the last mod on the long list .... because of huge expense vs weight loss , is not great .
Zeta Ti axles were on my ex Busa , these were excellent value and machined , but not available anymore .
Mettec.com make a GSXR1000 28MM axle that fits Gen 2 at least , another nice piece .
Got a UK machinist to make my swingarm pivot axle for ZX14R .
Unit 5 make some double nut axles , I got one for future project .
Top 2 pics ZX14R , Bottom pic Gen 2 Busa
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I take it the Betas are in a different league from these?
saeoutlawperformance.com

Titanium Pivot Axle Kit for Hayabusa

Titanium pivot axle kit for Hayabusa. Fits all years. Looking to take weight off? Here is some more titanium for you. The kit comes with titanium axle shaft and aluminum lock ring and nut.Made from grade 5 titanium and cnc machined.Total weight savings over stock axle and hardware is about 1/2 LB.
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Same for all years I presume?
 
michael parris heuberger said:
Hi. I also have Ti caliper pistons front and rear they saved 8 oz for $800.00. So you can spend a $1000.00's for a few lbs. Are you willing to go that far? I will be at around $130,000.00 in my build. I could have spent {if I had it} over $1,000,000.00.
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I have been thinking about doing this for the thermal characteristics of Ti as well. Any recommendations on where to get them for the 30 mm Gen 3 pistons?
 
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