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Re: I think this is a cracking wheel nut idea!
Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2011 7:37 am
by Bike_Nut
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.
Re: I think this is a cracking wheel nut idea!
Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2011 7:40 am
by Bike_Nut
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!
Re: I think this is a cracking wheel nut idea!
Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2011 8:33 am
by mattUKNC
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!?)
Re: I think this is a cracking wheel nut idea!
Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2011 10:23 am
by CMSMJ1
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.
Re: I think this is a cracking wheel nut idea!
Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2011 10:39 am
by mattUKNC
Yep, count me in.
Anyone got any spare axels, so my bike isn't off the road while this is done?
(Geoff?!)
Re: I think this is a cracking wheel nut idea!
Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2011 10:43 am
by Drunkn Munky
Mark, so could this be done to a already lightweight RS250 axle?
Re: I think this is a cracking wheel nut idea!
Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2011 10:58 am
by CMSMJ1
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
Re: I think this is a cracking wheel nut idea!
Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2011 11:08 am
by Bike_Nut
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!
Re: I think this is a cracking wheel nut idea!
Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2011 11:21 am
by Bike_Nut
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!
Re: I think this is a cracking wheel nut idea!
Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2011 11:25 am
by porndoguk
i will have this done but not for a few months, need to do front brakes, plastics and chain/sprockets first.