Hey guys!
I've always been a lurker on these forums...getting inspiration from all the cool posts.
Now I want to share what I've done to my bike!
As of late I've been very obsessed over losing weight on the bike. Story goes, couple months back I just swapped the stock battery for a lithium ion battery. When I did my test ride, I just happen to have one bar of gas left in the tank. Well, the bike handled and accelerated SOOOooooo much better, putting a big grin on my face..I kept saying to myself.... BEST MOD EVER! That feeling got me hooked! Until I filled up my gas that is.
Well, after that experience, I've been slowly modding (or some would say F-ing up) my bike /forum/images/CBR500Riders_2015/smilies/tango_face_devil.png. My goal was to get that same feeling that day, however with a full tank of gas.
So far I managed to shave approximately 30lb off the bike (that number includes adding back the weight of aftermarket parts). I want to cut another 15 - 20 lb while in street trim.
If you guys have questions on any of the mods below, want details, feedback, just let me know! I'd be glad to help out!
Mods:
-Powerbronze double bubble smoke windscreen
-Black windscreen bolts
-Carbon fiber mirror block off plates
-Bar end mirrors
-Aluminum/rubber hand grips
-Black Pazzo shorty levers
-Rotary style steering damper
-1" riser aluminum clip-ons gold/black
-Sag set for 160lb rider
-Motoholders aluminum black street fairing stay
-front fender brace delete
-Gauge cluster holder shroud delete
-Digital gear counter
-Inner fairing cowl modifications
-Proton flushmounts
-Sato style frame sliders
-Sato style rear sets
-Aluminum oil filler cap
-Luimoto tank leaf, knee grips and tank protector
-Luimoto race style suede rider and passenger seat cover
-Luimoto comfort gold gel
-Front seat lightening modifications
-Passenger seat lightening modifications
-Vagabond exhaust hanger and oem rear foot pegs delete
-Leovince gp dual stainless steel slip-on
-MWR street performance filter w/airbox square hole mod
-WPS featherweight lithium ion battery
-Rear passenger subframe modified/lightened (I do not take passengers)
-Passenger seat key lock delete
-No manual and tool kit
-Tst industries fender eliminator and license plate light
-Motive swingarm cover and hugger
-Black spools
-Slim led rear signals
-Various rainbow ti bolts
-Various removal of unneeded oem brackets replaced with cable ties
estimated: 397lb wet
Still need to do this winter:
Smartmoto pair valve removal block off plate
Rapid bike evo module
Tst Industries oem rear brake reservoir delete kit
Ixil de-cat header
adreani fork cartridges
weigh the bike properly
Possible mods in the future: (If I decide to hit the track)
stainless steel brake lines
aftermarket rear shock
lightweight sprockets and chain
DCR camshaft
I've always been a lurker on these forums...getting inspiration from all the cool posts.
Now I want to share what I've done to my bike!
As of late I've been very obsessed over losing weight on the bike. Story goes, couple months back I just swapped the stock battery for a lithium ion battery. When I did my test ride, I just happen to have one bar of gas left in the tank. Well, the bike handled and accelerated SOOOooooo much better, putting a big grin on my face..I kept saying to myself.... BEST MOD EVER! That feeling got me hooked! Until I filled up my gas that is.
Well, after that experience, I've been slowly modding (or some would say F-ing up) my bike /forum/images/CBR500Riders_2015/smilies/tango_face_devil.png. My goal was to get that same feeling that day, however with a full tank of gas.
So far I managed to shave approximately 30lb off the bike (that number includes adding back the weight of aftermarket parts). I want to cut another 15 - 20 lb while in street trim.
If you guys have questions on any of the mods below, want details, feedback, just let me know! I'd be glad to help out!
Mods:
-Powerbronze double bubble smoke windscreen
-Black windscreen bolts
-Carbon fiber mirror block off plates
-Bar end mirrors
-Aluminum/rubber hand grips
-Black Pazzo shorty levers
-Rotary style steering damper
-1" riser aluminum clip-ons gold/black
-Sag set for 160lb rider
-Motoholders aluminum black street fairing stay
-front fender brace delete
-Gauge cluster holder shroud delete
-Digital gear counter
-Inner fairing cowl modifications
-Proton flushmounts
-Sato style frame sliders
-Sato style rear sets
-Aluminum oil filler cap
-Luimoto tank leaf, knee grips and tank protector
-Luimoto race style suede rider and passenger seat cover
-Luimoto comfort gold gel
-Front seat lightening modifications
-Passenger seat lightening modifications
-Vagabond exhaust hanger and oem rear foot pegs delete
-Leovince gp dual stainless steel slip-on
-MWR street performance filter w/airbox square hole mod
-WPS featherweight lithium ion battery
-Rear passenger subframe modified/lightened (I do not take passengers)
-Passenger seat key lock delete
-No manual and tool kit
-Tst industries fender eliminator and license plate light
-Motive swingarm cover and hugger
-Black spools
-Slim led rear signals
-Various rainbow ti bolts
-Various removal of unneeded oem brackets replaced with cable ties
estimated: 397lb wet
Still need to do this winter:
Smartmoto pair valve removal block off plate
Rapid bike evo module
Tst Industries oem rear brake reservoir delete kit
Ixil de-cat header
adreani fork cartridges
weigh the bike properly
Possible mods in the future: (If I decide to hit the track)
stainless steel brake lines
aftermarket rear shock
lightweight sprockets and chain
DCR camshaft