06-28-2018, 10:50 AM
(06-28-2018, 09:05 AM)misterprofessionality_imp Wrote: well, I didn't mention the other half on account of it not being totally relevant, but the plan isn't just for the bike to lose 50 lbs. it's for me to lose 50 lbs. i figure if we both lose that much it's a really significant gain in horsepower.
also, the center stand was kind of on my list too...sometimes i get to thinking "couldn't i just get a cheap jack or dolly for chain work and oil changes? "
as for the exhaust, i first and foremost want to pick something for performance, but if i have to choose between black, steel, and titanium, i'd get the titanium version for the weight savings. also rainbow colors.
I've had a few cars that I have stripped for weight. So I have been bitten by that bug before... be aware that it always comes with compromise, great cost if you chase it, and very little real world gain all said and done.
But lets discuss.
On this bike- not much will be easy and cheap.. honestly there isn't much low hanging fruit here.
For as much as the bike weighs, a lot is already weight conscious in design.
Ditch the tool pouch and the box it sits in.
Remove the heavy but super awesome center stand.
Take off the silly 'garnish' seat side trim pieces (I did- pointless and ugly)
Loose the horns and bracket- use finger!
Despite the rumor mill- the factory battery is pretty small and light. That being said it is easily replaced and li-po will save a few pounds.
Ditch the bar end weights.
Lighter mirrors are possible
Aluminum bars are possible.
Worthless, but light blinkers are possible.
Could take off one front caliper/rotor/run 1 brake line.
Sprockets are steel, 530 chain - go for drilled aluminum and 520
As mentioned- exhaust, both muffler and loosing the cat.
Smaller solo seat.
Ditch the chain guard.
Plastic fenders- tiny tailight to match the useless blinkers.
Delete rear axle 'adjusters'- use tape measure to set.
Aluminum gas tanks are available $$$$.
Swingarm is steel I think, aluminum available from Samurider is avail, but $$$$.
All that being said, once bought, installed- you would end up with an ugly bike that is *maybe* 25-30 pounds lighter if you did EVERYTHING for thousands of dollars. You would have a faster bike chasing hp.