I think this is a cracking wheel nut idea!

Bike_Nut · Post by **Bike_Nut** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 7:37 am

Anybody know what the PCD of the drive pins is on the Ducati ? - the rims seem to come in 5.5 and 6" so going Ducati might solve a few problems in one hit.

As for numbers, count me in as interested.

Bike_Nut · Post by **Bike_Nut** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 7:40 am

tanto wrote:It would be useful to know the actual weights. One hundred quid might be better spent on the big "saves"; an LiFePO4 battery, an ally rear sub-frame, or a digital dash. Rotating weight is more difficult to reduce inexpensively.

Remember this is unsprung weight so there are handling benefits too!

Post by **mattUKNC** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 8:33 am

CMSMJ1 wrote:I've had a response from Felix, our man with the skills.
He reckons it is doable and so I would like to gauge interest in this.
We are looking at a rough guess of £100 - depends on quantity and whether it is viable.
I'll loan Felix a spare rear wheel to get a look at this.
benefits - you lose that bloody heavy rod inside the rear hub. HOw heavy is it? Anyone got one lying about? Will look awesome too..
Problems - err..should be reliable,
@ Reverse Cyl Jim - Is he up near you mate? Might be worth a visit

Would each person need to get their own thread cut? Or would that be on exchange?
Very interested, it looks the business. (And that's what really counts right!?)

Post by **CMSMJ1** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 10:23 am

The crack is.

If we can get 6+ people in for this we can get it sorted.

You get;
Your axle machined
a new lightweight nut.
it looks pimp.

you will also need a 55mm socket to remove the wheel nut.

SAves about 265g - which is a lot off the end of your swingarm.

So..can we get some buy in?

Axles to be sent up to York for exchange.

Post by **mattUKNC** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 10:39 am

Yep, count me in.

Anyone got any spare axels, so my bike isn't off the road while this is done?

(Geoff?!)

Post by **Drunkn Munky** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 10:43 am

Mark, so could this be done to a already lightweight RS250 axle?

Post by **CMSMJ1** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 10:58 am

I expect it could be Tony. Don't see why not - tapping the thread in it is the only structural change and tat is only a mm or 2 deep??

@ Matt - I'll be droppping in on Geoff and see if he has any spare axles.

So..

we have a steady 2/3 for now.

CMSMJ1
MattUKSP1

Possibly

DrunknMunky

Bike_Nut · Post by **Bike_Nut** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 11:08 am

CMSMJ1 wrote: So..

we have a steady 2/3 for now.

CMSMJ1
MattUKSP1

Possibly

DrunknMunky

Add Bike_Nut Pls - Rather appropriate name for this buy!

Bike_Nut · Post by **Bike_Nut** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 11:21 am

I have also mentioned this on the Hawk/Bros forum as they have the same system and it could boost numbers. Will keep you posted!

Post by **porndoguk** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 11:25 am

i will have this done but not for a few months, need to do front brakes, plastics and chain/sprockets first.

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