FZ6R Weight Reduction List

[JT]

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[Perdurable]

oh yes i can tell bored and working realllyy hard on keeping your postwhoremuffin =)

 

[JT]

oh yes i can tell bored and working realllyy hard on keeping your postwhoremuffin =)

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[Perdurable]

UPDATED: Weight Calc is now attached to main Post!!!
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[Invader Jim]

Have you noticed a difference in acceleration and/or top speed?

I have wondered how well the fairings work at improving aerodynamics. Some of the most fuel efficient vehicles are aerodynamically very well designed but do the fairings on the 6R actually do anything or are they just cosmetic? I would love to see a comparison of naked vs fairings on acceleration, maximum speed, and fuel economy on the FZ6R.

 

[Perdurable]

Have you noticed a difference in acceleration and/or top speed?

I have wondered how well the fairings work at improving aerodynamics. Some of the most fuel efficient vehicles are aerodynamically very well designed but do the fairings on the 6R actually do anything or are they just cosmetic? I would love to see a comparison of naked vs fairings on acceleration, maximum speed, and fuel economy on the FZ6R.

i do not have a naked bike but i would have to say that the fairings on the FZ6R do not improve top speed because my bike tops out at 135ish bouncing off the rev limiter but they will improve acceleration in the over 40mph range BUT at the cost of added weight and remember -8lbs is like adding 1hp to the bike!!! sooo i would also like to see a comparison perhaps ill try one this summer =)

 

[Scott_Thomas]

I might have to do a few more mods to drop some weight or I could lose some weight. Mods it is! Actually I'm doing both. LOL! Already have some of the weight reduction mods. I want to change out the battery eventually. I know there is a substantial weight difference between stock and aftermarket. Dropping the stock bread box soon! Thanks Perdurable for updating.

 

[Perdurable]

I might have to do a few more mods to drop some weight or I could lose some weight. Mods it is! Actually I'm doing both. LOL! Already have some of the weight reduction mods. I want to change out the battery eventually. I know there is a substantial weight difference between stock and aftermarket. Dropping the stock bread box soon! Thanks Perdurable for updating.

no prob man my pleasure haha and ya the 8 cell batt i got is VERY light but i bet the 4 cell drops it another 1-2lbs

 

[Perdurable]

Self Bumping because i feel like no one notices this thread =P

I made a few changes to the original post check it out

also PLEASE GUYS i want to finish this i still need some aftermarket and stock weights that are weight out with a fish scale!!!

 

[Perdurable]

V2.0 IS OUT!!!

Many Updates and additions to the way the calculator works along with more accurate weights and WHP numbers!!!!

 

[THill]

Something else ?

What about removing the passenger foot pegs and brackets ? That should shed a few more pounds......

 

[Perdurable]

What about removing the passenger foot pegs and brackets ? That should shed a few more pounds......

that would be nice ill add it in at some point get me a weight if you can?

 

[Lilday]

XX#11--1lbs-----Smaller Aftermarket Sprockets [Faster Sprocket wear]

What?

Faster sprocket wear?

If you buy Renthal sprockets and a DID (or better) chain, you'll save more than 1lb and it will give less sprocket wear...Renthal are hard anodized long lasting products.

 

[Perdurable]

XX#11--1lbs-----Smaller Aftermarket Sprockets [Faster Sprocket wear]

What?

Faster sprocket wear?

If you buy Renthal sprockets and a DID (or better) chain, you'll save more than 1lb and it will give less sprocket wear...Renthal are hard anodized long lasting products.

so you are saying that an anodized aluminium sprocket is stronger then a steel one.... ARE YOU HIGH:bsflag:
steal buy an anodized aluminium sprocket and watch how fast they sharktooth!!! mine only tood a few months =/

quote for you from a jib arm maker

"The aluminum-vs-steel, strength-vs-weight issue is one that is commonly misunderstood, especially among jib makers, sometimes even among engineers.

The misconception arises from the partial truth that there are aluminum alloys that are as strong as, or stronger than, steel. It’s more accurate to say that there are some aluminum alloys that are stronger than some steel alloys.

One of the most widely used high-strength aluminum alloys is alloy 6061 with T6 temper. Pound for pound, 6061-T6 is stronger than some steel alloys, but not as strong as others. The fact is, for any given high-strength aluminum alloy, there are higher-strength steels that outperform aluminum in strength-to-weight. Factors other than strength and weight eventually dictate which material is a better choice for a particular application. "

 

[Marthy]

so you are saying that an anodized aluminium sprocket is stronger then a steel one.... ARE YOU HIGH:bsflag:
steal buy an anodized aluminium sprocket and watch how fast they sharktooth!!! mine only tood a few months =/

quote for you from a jib arm maker

"The aluminum-vs-steel, strength-vs-weight issue is one that is commonly misunderstood, especially among jib makers, sometimes even among engineers.

The misconception arises from the partial truth that there are aluminum alloys that are as strong as, or stronger than, steel. It’s more accurate to say that there are some aluminum alloys that are stronger than some steel alloys.

One of the most widely used high-strength aluminum alloys is alloy 6061 with T6 temper. Pound for pound, 6061-T6 is stronger than some steel alloys, but not as strong as others. The fact is, for any given high-strength aluminum alloy, there are higher-strength steels that outperform aluminum in strength-to-weight. Factors other than strength and weight eventually dictate which material is a better choice for a particular application. "

Hard coating give you about 60-70 Rc if I can remember, yes this is stronger than some steel. But the coating is about 0.015'' deep. Once you wear thru the sprocket is like butter soft!

Alloy sprocket on my ride last 4-5K miles pushing it. Steel one last 15-20K miles. Dart even put more... (not recommended!!!) LOL

So, how you like the Z1000?

 

[Perdurable]

Hard coating give you about 50ish Rc if I can remember, yes this is stronger than some steel. But the coating is about 0.015'' deep. Once you wear thru the sprocket is like butter soft!

Alloy sprocket on my ride last 4-5K miles pushing it. Steel one last 15-20K miles. Dart even put more... (not recommended!!!) LOL

So, how you like the Z1000?

agreed anodizing is just a thin layer =/ i love the Z man its a beast i have almost dumped it 50 times haha i just about loose it every time i ride it.... anything 50% gives you a wheelie in 1st and 100% gives you a 50 foot streek of rubber haha its soo funn!!!! but i find my self doing silly things on it because i can like passing 6 cars in the rain.... because i can... its becoming bad :banghead:

 

[bubbazaay]

What battery can I buy to lose the 3 lbs

 

[Scott_Thomas]

What battery can I buy to lose the 3 lbs

You lose about 7 lbs not 3. The stock battery weighs a little over 10 lbs. The battery in this thread is a 6 cell deep cycle and weighs about 3 lbs if I recall correctly.

 

[Perdurable]

You lose about 7 lbs not 3. The stock battery weighs a little over 10 lbs. The battery in this thread is a 6 cell deep cycle and weighs about 3 lbs if I recall correctly.

Correct
Here is a link to the 4cell and 8cell battery if you buy it just make sure you select the 8cell the 4cell will probly work but why risk it?
Ballistic EVO2 Battery - Motorcycle Superstore
stock battery is 10lbs new battery is 3lbs
Happy Modding =)

 

[Fraze]

Thanks for the spreadsheet, that was handy. After plopping in my numbers, my bike weight read 454, that's ~13lbs give or take ... not bad. Line item 7 on your sheet is 'V Stacks' .. I've been searching around and can't seem to find a lot of info on these, is there a thread on these specifically covering where to get them, proper lengths, installation, benefits and risks? Thx