Odd Ti bits

[chunkytfg]

I'm looking for those last few bits to try and get my bike lighter but need help with the hunt.

Is it possible to get things like Ti Axles, dog bones etc. I know in the grand scheme of things the savings are negligable but I want them!!!!

[rigor]

http://www.mettec.com/Motorcycles-RR2.htm

These guys look like they make Ti (or Ti alloy) axles but they only list latest Gixers on their page. But I guess it means there may be some out there ;)

[chunkytfg]

well with a GSXR front end thats a starting point!

Thanks for that.

Now just to email them for a price

[rigor]

Also Yoyodyne do Axles for Gixxers.
Rear may be more of a challenge though. Know anyone with a milling machine? :D

[chunkytfg]

Also Yoyodyne do Axles for Gixxers.
Rear may be more of a challenge though. Know anyone with a milling machine? :D


Yes but not with the capacity to make that kind of thing for me.

but thanks for the lead

[northwind]

I've got an SRAD GSXR fitment titanium front axle, I got it from 21Quest (Yes, I know it's ridiculous, but i needed a front axle and it wasn't that expensive.)... I think it might be a TES Performance part, but it'd be worth asking him.

Worth emailing Yoyodyne, they sometimes have other items that aren't on the website, and they've been known to do small runs.

[Robw#70]

If you check the ACU I think Ti axles and spinles are not allowed as the shear strength is different, although its strong it can be brittle.

[chunkytfg]

If you check the ACU I think Ti axles and spinles are not allowed as the shear strength is different, although its strong it can be brittle.


fair enough. Oh well:smt085

Guess i'll have to find bitas to chop off instead:p