Ciao from Italy

[RC30]

All the rego gear came off ,sprockets,subframe extension,muffler,overflow bottle,side stand,heat guard on the header,used lighter bolts and nuts,stuff like that.........

Ok weskc35k, your work is like mine.

.........RC30 whar was your nett loss with the new front end?...............

Sorry, what do you mean? Weight........money?

(I have still difficult with English language).

By the way, now in Italy are 11:46 pm, then in Australia?

[weskc35k]

All up how much lighter is the complete new front end,what is the weight difference between the old front end and the new ?

[RC30]

Ok, now I have completely understand.

From the new front end I have lost about 4kg (8.8lbs).

Ciao Piero

[RC30]

The battle of the weight.......#27

Stock 0.268 lbs

Special 0.189 lbs

Rear brake fluid pipe, metallic braid.

Weight -0.079 lbs ?

Total dry weight (verified) stock 308.37 lbs

After step #27........................300.101 lbs .............-8.269 lbs

[rdahl]

When you are finished it would be great if you could give a cost/lbs saved. ? This is a great thread!

[RC30]

The battle of the weight.......#28

Stock 0.5 lbs

Special 0.381 lbs

Rear brake bracket, stock cutted.

Weight -0.119 lbs ?PROVISIONAL?

Total dry weight (verified) stock 308.37 lbs

After step #28........................299.982 lbs .............-8.388 lbs

[RC30]

The battle of the weight.......#29

Stock 0.07 lbs

Rear brake cover, removed.

Weight -0.07 lbs ?

Total dry weight (verified) stock 308.37 lbs

After step #29........................299.912 lbs .............-8.458 lbs

[RC30]

The battle of the weight.......#30

Stock 0.193 lbs

Rear rotor cover, removed.

Weight -0.193 lbs ?

Total dry weight (verified) stock 308.37 lbs

After step #30........................299.719 lbs .............-8.651 lbs

[RC30]

The battle of the weight.......#31

Stock 1.273 lbs

Special 1.017 lbs

Rear rotor, Braking Italy.

Weight -0.256 lbs ?

Total dry weight (verified) stock 308.37 lbs

After step #31........................299.463 lbs .............-8.907 lbs

[RC30]

The battle of the weight.......#32

Stock 0.896 lbs

Special 0.687 lbs

Front master cylinder, Brembo (radial model) 19mm.

Weight -0.209 lbs?

Total dry weight (verified) stock 308.37 lbs

After step #32........................299.254 lbs .............-9.116 lbs

[RC30]

The battle of the weight.......#33

Special 0.066 lbs

Front brake fluid tank, Brembo.

Weight +0.066 lbs?

Total dry weight (verified) stock 308.37 lbs

After step #33........................299.32 lbs .............-9.05 lbs

[rebelventurer]

RC30, you are doing a wonderful job of listing all your modifications!?

There is more weight to be lost though, Titanium axles, swing arm pivot bolt and fasteners through out the bike can shave off a few more grams.

Lighter seat foam, cover, Titanium sprockets and chain. Also there has to be a lighter rear shock with a titanium shock spring.

[RC30]

The battle of the weight.......#34

Stock 0.033 lbs

Special 0.057 lbs

Switch front brake, hydraulic type.

Weight +0.024 lbs?

Total dry weight (verified) stock 308.37 lbs

After step #34........................299.344 lbs .............-9.026 lbs

[RC30]

The battle of the weight.......#35

Stock 0.464 lbs

Special 0.396 lbs

Front brake fluid pipe, metallic braid.

Weight -0.068 lbs?

Total dry weight (verified) stock 308.37 lbs

After step #35........................299.276 lbs .............-9.094 lbs

[rebelventurer]

Keep on dude the little things are adding up I see you getting to 290lbs!?

[RC30]

......Also there has to be a lighter rear shock with a titanium shock spring.

Ciao rebelventurer, the titanium shock spring is a good idea but........I have a best idea, which you will see later....................?

......I see you getting to 290lbs!.

Mmmhhhhh.......I hope many lbs lower............

......There is more weight to be lost though, Titanium axles, swing arm pivot..................Lighter seat foam, cover, Titanium sprockets and chain.......

These are very interesting things, please, do you have links or addresses to direct me?

P.S. Happy New Year!

[RC30]

The battle of the weight.......#36

Stock 0.072 lbs

Front brake fluid pipe clips, removed.

Weight -0.072 lbs?

Total dry weight (verified) stock 308.37 lbs

After step #36........................299.204 lbs .............-9.166 lbs

[rebelventurer]

RC30, here are some links, let us know what you think!

Titanium bolt kits.... www.mettec.com they will custom make bolts, and axles, also.

Super light and strong sprockets and chains.... www.SidewinderSprockets.com

Billet throttle assembly.... www.TERRYCABLE.com

brake stuff..... www.ebcbrakes.com

Idea for rear shock, On one of my sons pit bikes we used a Fox racing air shock, what was remarkable was the fact that it only weighed 1.1 lbs I dont know if they have larger model available, but I know they can be valved for many different setups, and are highly adjustable:thumbsup: check them out at.... http://www.foxracingshox.com/fox_moto/moto_index.htm

Heres a 650 that weighs 275, but given the same attention you are giving yours it would weigh 250lbs or less... http://www.build-stuff.com/CRF650.htm

I hope you can get down below 290 maybe even 275, good luck, once again great job of documentation!? ciao

[RC30]

The battle of the weight.......#37

Stock 0.354 lbs

Special 0.66 lbs

Front brake spacer, MotorQuality Italy based. PICTURE INCOMPLETE

Weight +0.306 lbs?PROVISIONAL

Total dry weight (verified) stock 308.37 lbs

After step #37........................299.51 lbs .............-8.86 lbs

[weskc35k]

RC30 have you done anything to the thermostat i took my thermo housing out and made a y piece was 100grams lighter or something nearly 4 ounces.