XJR on a diet.

[sharky]

Ok guys, I'm looking for lighter parts for the bike.

If you have any late model stuff like forks, wheels,s/arms, brakes (disc+calipers)lying around could you do me a favour and weigh them and let me know.

I have dropped about 15-20kg from stock so far(mainly from the standard mufflers & centre stand).

I know she'll never be a lightweight, but short of wrapping an ali frame around it (mmmm food for thought) its a case of a little bit here, little bit there.

I hope (once it's rego'd in QLD) to remove the rear subframe/seatrails and get something made in aluminium.

[Jockney Rebel]

will R1 forks/wheels fit on ur bike theyve got to be lighter/more adjustable ?

[xjrjack01]

Hey Sharky ya gonna mono shock the rear?

[Jockney Rebel]

id say go on a diet russ but ive seen more fat on a butchers knife..:}

[sharky]

I'm looking at keeping the classic twin shock/right way up forks but want to upgrade everything.
I'm thinking about shorter rear shocks to match with new forks as most sportsbikes are lacking in length [:0].
Try to sharpen up the steering a bit then as well.
Will certainly look at R1/6 stuff as it must be lighter.

[Jockney Rebel]

the brakes will definately be better
theres a nice set of old skoolrear piggy back marsocchis [or whatever u call em] on evil bay

[sharky]

Tut Tut, pay attention boy [B)]!!! Already got the R1 calipers :D
I'll check out marzoci's ;)
Can't find 'em Jim, Got a number for 'em ?