Super informative! That’s what I’m currently doing to my own bike. Good job 🇪🇬
@KnoxArmour
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, glad it was helpful! Aaron KNOX
@pedronogueira8148
2 жыл бұрын
Lightweight titanium fasteners and bolts can save you an additional 1kg or so. Plus they last longer, they never rust and they look sick.
@thebrowns5337
10 ай бұрын
Not always as strong in tension tthough so check torque specs and think about safety critical areas. A few grams in one bolt might end up costing you dear.
@diegojosephia
7 ай бұрын
I never skimp out on tension carrying bolts but aesthetic bolts like fairing bolts are a great option for lightweight bolts either aluminum or titanium@@thebrowns5337
@golferchin76
Жыл бұрын
I ride a 2019 ZX6R on track. I think a full system, lithium battery, could do well. I am not ready for a fairing change yet because sometimes I go night ride. I myself could use a 10kg fat loss by the way. Great video!
@KnoxArmour
Жыл бұрын
Nice one! Definitely, the 10kg weight loss is the best way, btw, Im in the same boat! Aaron KNOX
@domd2304
9 ай бұрын
My BMW R9T is 220kg wet as stock. I managed to take 21kg out of it, bringing it to 199kg. It's made a huge difference to how it handles, however removing 6kg from the wheel via forged alloy wheels and removal of tubes (stock is not tubeless) made by far, by FAR, the largest difference. Focus on unsprung and rotating mass for max gains.
@kmg8302
Жыл бұрын
A greeting from South Korea. This is very, very good video. Thanks much. Gamsahamnida!
@MonsieurBC
Жыл бұрын
Very clear and interesting. Thank you !
@cecilwilson5442
Жыл бұрын
I've just sold my 08 speed triple,,all carbon fibre body work,, loads of titinium bolt's and nuts ,wavy discs ,, suspension update,,OZ forged aluminium wheels,,arrow low boy exhaust took most of it off as I sold it,,My K6GSXR is a better idea 💡 getting stuff for it now,, 👍 my wife doesn't share my theory 😔😔☘️☘️😃☘️ from northern Ireland 😁
@svracing3
3 ай бұрын
Surely dymag wheels are more than 300 grams lighter than stock ?
@dougiequick1
Жыл бұрын
Ywp my best weight saving moto improvement has been not only FREE but it saves me maybe hundreds a month! Money I can then sort of use to buy other weight saving components! Was easy too! I just stopped eating like a PIG lol At one time I was up to like 240 but now am down to 167 Its not as cool as unsrimg weight but 70 plus pounds less REALLY ups the HP to weight ratio! Might even add another 10 or more years riding to my life! Figure our how much you spend on farbage food? Alcohol every week/month/year total that up and you might be amazed what you can suddenly afford as upgrades for the scooter! Its just win win win!
@KnoxArmour
Жыл бұрын
100% the best, healthiest and most cost effective strategy! Aaron KNOX
@franklinwilkerson2061
2 жыл бұрын
For me it's much simpler to just keep my weight under control and keep my bike pretty much stock. I do have a lithium ion battery but the newer r1's are plenty light for my spirited canyon carving habits. Look how fast Al Fagan is on a stock bike and he's carrying enough timber to build a small dog house or wood shed with. (Sorry Al).
@sepg5084
2 жыл бұрын
I am 5'7" 125 lbs. I cannot lose anymore weight, and i actually have to gain it. I do my weight reduction on my equipment.
@brianglendenning1632
2 жыл бұрын
I could with a degree of self control drop 20 Kline body mass. However the s1000r is hardly lacking in power…🥸
@richardb285
2 жыл бұрын
Just weighed a brand new Metz TD 180/55 slick out of interest. 5.98 kg. Gav at MSG will sort your exhaust woes out :)
@KnoxArmour
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Re noise, at the time of doing it, I just couldn't work it out, didnt want an end can the size of a bazooka, and none of the exhaust suppliers I spoke to could give a clear answer, so it seemed at the time putting the stock one on was safest option. 750 has another complication because they make you rev at 7,500rpm now for noise testing, so even my stock one with massive Cat comes in at 99db! All the best, Aaron KNOX
@richardb285
2 жыл бұрын
@@KnoxArmour Fair enough. My can is a rocket launcher at 400mm but ok without baffles at Oulton etc etc. Blew 96 at Snetterton with baffle in. They asked for 7500 at oulton but 5500/6000 elsewhere. No consistency.
@Krom1hell
2 жыл бұрын
I have a full race exhaust with a db killer made for my bike :).....Ah the luck, it even adheres to the road noise tests barelly. Need a lithium battery and I'm set to start loosing weight on the booty :)
@jonasrueda4195
Жыл бұрын
I had no idea that race fairings saved so much.
@richardepping9748
Жыл бұрын
Very nice video. Keep it up . 🤙🤙
@KnoxArmour
11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
@diegojosephia
7 ай бұрын
I have not watched the end yet. But for everyone keep in mind, the best way to loose the weight is to go on a diet
@dirkstuff5820
5 ай бұрын
I hear people say ‘lose weight’ all the time, but what about all the folks who are at a NORMAL weight or even UNDER weight? I’m 5’ 8”, 150 lb. That’s pretty normal. If I lose weight, I also lose muscle. I know it seems contrary these days, but not everyone is overweight. Besides-motorcycles HAVE gotten much heavier through the decades. What was once normal is now hard to achieve due to fairings, pumps, computers, etc.
@diegojosephia
5 ай бұрын
@@dirkstuff5820 mate I agree with you fully, I myself am a pt with a target audience of bodybuilding and powerlifting. I am around 90kg but about 80 kg lean mass. But i was talking within a sense of most of the modern bikers that weigh like 220 pure fat. But you can if you want remove quite a bit by switching fairing bolts that don't hold a lot of weight to aluminum, switch chain if It's 525 chain to 520(which is on the powertrain so 1 kg lost gains 2 hp) ect
@FirdausAmir
Жыл бұрын
I'm thinking to change ninja 400 wheel and tyre to forged wheel and 110/70 90/80 tyre size, good enough for 50hp bike
@patthonsirilim5739
Жыл бұрын
Lithium battery lightweight chain sprocket 520 conversion race Exhuast forge/carbon wheels and for race bikes strip out all non essential component and put on race fairings.
@Enzo.M
2 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Very interesting 👍🏻
@KnoxArmour
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 👍
@Daisho289
Жыл бұрын
For tires what would be the better pick better Dunlop Q5 & Supercorsa v4?
@gerry343
2 жыл бұрын
Battery would seem to be the first move for a road bike, but how many new models are already fitted with lithium ion batteries?
@KnoxArmour
2 жыл бұрын
Not many new bikes are fitted with lithium batteries. Can only think of s1000rr M sport and panigale SP2 off the top of my head. Thanks Aaron Knox
@StuntBike2000
11 ай бұрын
Nice 👍🏽
@boydievlog7819
2 жыл бұрын
Did you get the yellow Dunlop logos added on the tyres separately mate? Looks 🔥
@KnoxArmour
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah they're actually a special tyre sticker. 😀
@boydievlog7819
2 жыл бұрын
@@KnoxArmour Jheez - link to the website would be appreciated 🔥👊🏻
@motozest7856
Жыл бұрын
What exactly is about race fairings that makes them a track-only upgrade? Why can't you use them on public roads?
@KnoxArmour
Жыл бұрын
Because you lose all the lights, indicators and registration plate. I guess if you really wanted to you could add a registration plate... Thanks, Aaron KNOX
@criticalmass181
Жыл бұрын
There's always the 'elephant in the room' to address... A good deal of riders throw HUGE amounts of money at saving weight, when they could make the biggest change just by becoming as light as reasonably possible. Using myself as prime example...I could shed an easy 10 kilo's, if i'd swap out the meat pies and beers, for a salad and a brisk walk, here and there.
@easonmotodayz7862
10 ай бұрын
Remeber riders: Salad is alwasy cheaper than carbon fibers 😀
@dougiequick1
8 ай бұрын
If someone is really dedicated and willing to SPEND then #1 should be honestly question the model you have ,,,you could be way ahead selecting something ELSE. After that if you are overweight? Your own body ought to be the priorety. Next if you ask me? WHEELS! Premium forged wheels is not just weight but performance! Next? Can you downsize drive chain? Like the wheel change you get even more than just weight. Cheapest (free) weiht saver is to simply keep fuel load as low as practical That can be Major and the weight of fuel is in the worst place up high! Next Exhaust if that works with LEO in your area Then the battery swap is a big duhh...Another duhh weight saviings is simply NOT adding all the bling...all those crash protectors really add up! I mean there are some body parts and mirrors (you DO need one mirror anyway!) and turn signals. rear sets getting rid of passenger pegs etc these can add up and make bike loo better, tail tidy too. Suspension can also be lighter if you were going to do that anyway? Brake component swap can save some weight but pricey....iighter tires SURE if they work for you....the LAST thing I would consider is titanium bolts.....that is over the top crazy money for how little weight. I think one thing easily forgotten is how fast your nice new bike is going to get OLD...the all that money was spent on an OLD motorcycle you might not even love so much two or three years from now....which goes ny fast ....then what? Start all over again??
@Final_Boss_Racing
Жыл бұрын
Are ceramic bearings worth it? And also pair valve removal worth it?
@KnoxArmour
Жыл бұрын
Dont have any experience with ceramic bearings personally, but its likely the last 1-2%. Yes, pair valve removal if you do a race exhaust/custom remap. Thanks, Aaron KNOX
@Final_Boss_Racing
Жыл бұрын
@@KnoxArmour no thank you for all the knowledge
@sepg5084
2 жыл бұрын
Motorcycles tend to lose weight while cars tend to get heavier because cars have crash testing.
@dedmouse
Жыл бұрын
If you mind the ounces, the pounds will take care of themselves.
@vishnunalubola250
Жыл бұрын
But less weight = less stability during high speeds
@KnoxArmour
Жыл бұрын
In theory, but its only 15-20kg... and if you counter that with a good set up, there is no problems. MotoGP bikes are super light and go 230mph so dont think there is really a problem. Thanks, Aaron KNOX
@vasilisgreen
Жыл бұрын
i want to know how to shave 38kgs off of a motorcycle
@KnoxArmour
Жыл бұрын
Remove the engine maybe 😂 lol Aaron Knox
@vasilisgreen
Жыл бұрын
@@KnoxArmour i saw a listing in a local second hand market of a track bike that weighed 172kg full. I wonder what mods he did to lighten it so much. Original weight was 208kg. A 36kg difference
@KnoxArmour
Жыл бұрын
@@vasilisgreen maybe it was a dry weight. Its not possible to reduce the weight that much without serious very money spent. Most national superstock race builds are reducing weight by max 20kg. Thanks Aaron Knox
@vasilisgreen
Жыл бұрын
@@KnoxArmour it wasn't dry weight. At least not according to that listing. If the lister lied then shame on him
@vasilisgreen
Жыл бұрын
@@KnoxArmour by the way, when people speak of lightweight wheels, they mean either magnesium or carbon fiber, so, even mentioning the aluminium that saves 500g was pointless. Nobody would change wheels and go from aluminium to more expensive aluminium. Also, carbon fiber wheel tech has improved a lot.
@Jjengering
Жыл бұрын
It's better if I just lose the gut, and way cheaper lol, I save money on food too 😂
@KnoxArmour
Жыл бұрын
Agree, much better option! Aaron KNOX
@christopherhorn164
2 жыл бұрын
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@ApriliaRacer14
Жыл бұрын
7 lbs. = 1 hp
@KnoxArmour
Жыл бұрын
Great point... in fairness, weight reduction also helps with braking, agility and change of direction and also makes the bike easier to move around. Aaron KNOX
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