How to save weight from your motorcycle | Knox Armour

[@SedhomRides]

Super informative! That’s what I’m currently doing to my own bike. Good job 🇪🇬

[@KnoxArmour]

Thanks, glad it was helpful! Aaron KNOX

[@pedronogueira8148]

Lightweight titanium fasteners and bolts can save you an additional 1kg or so. Plus they last longer, they never rust and they look sick.

[@thebrowns5337]

Not always as strong in tension tthough so check torque specs and think about safety critical areas. A few grams in one bolt might end up costing you dear.

[@diegojosephia]

I never skimp out on tension carrying bolts but aesthetic bolts like fairing bolts are a great option for lightweight bolts either aluminum or titanium​@@thebrowns5337

[@challacustica9049]

Good titanium bolts are expensive for minimal gains.

[@golferchin76]

I ride a 2019 ZX6R on track. I think a full system, lithium battery, could do well. I am not ready for a fairing change yet because sometimes I go night ride. I myself could use a 10kg fat loss by the way. Great video!

[@KnoxArmour]

Nice one! Definitely, the 10kg weight loss is the best way, btw, Im in the same boat! Aaron KNOX

[@domd2304]

My BMW R9T is 220kg wet as stock. I managed to take 21kg out of it, bringing it to 199kg. It's made a huge difference to how it handles, however removing 6kg from the wheel via forged alloy wheels and removal of tubes (stock is not tubeless) made by far, by FAR, the largest difference. Focus on unsprung and rotating mass for max gains.

[@pedronogueira8148]

@@domd2304 How did you manage to take so much weight out of the R9T? Full exhaust system?

[@domd2304]

​@@pedronogueira8148full titanium exhaust, forged alloy wheels, lithium battery, removal of rear subframe, removal of flapper valve, removal of charcoal cannister, lighter shock, lighter bars, some ti bolts, lighter mirrors, probs something else i'm forgetting right now. Exhaust, wheels, battery, and subframe removal are the biggest ticket items

[@kmg8302]

A greeting from South Korea. This is very, very good video. Thanks much. Gamsahamnida!

[@jonasrueda4195]

I had no idea that race fairings saved so much.

[@MonsieurBC]

Very clear and interesting. Thank you !

[@cecilwilson5442]

I've just sold my 08 speed triple,,all carbon fibre body work,, loads of titinium bolt's and nuts ,wavy discs ,, suspension update,,OZ forged aluminium wheels,,arrow low boy exhaust took most of it off as I sold it,,My K6GSXR is a better idea 💡 getting stuff for it now,, 👍 my wife doesn't share my theory 😔😔☘️☘️😃☘️ from northern Ireland 😁

[@richardb285]

Just weighed a brand new Metz TD 180/55 slick out of interest. 5.98 kg. Gav at MSG will sort your exhaust woes out :)

[@KnoxArmour]

Thanks. Re noise, at the time of doing it, I just couldn't work it out, didnt want an end can the size of a bazooka, and none of the exhaust suppliers I spoke to could give a clear answer, so it seemed at the time putting the stock one on was safest option. 750 has another complication because they make you rev at 7,500rpm now for noise testing, so even my stock one with massive Cat comes in at 99db! All the best, Aaron KNOX

[@richardb285]

@@KnoxArmour Fair enough. My can is a rocket launcher at 400mm but ok without baffles at Oulton etc etc. Blew 96 at Snetterton with baffle in. They asked for 7500 at oulton but 5500/6000 elsewhere. No consistency.

[@richardepping9748]

Very nice video. Keep it up . 🤙🤙

[@KnoxArmour]

Thank you so much 😀

[@motozest7856]

What exactly is about race fairings that makes them a track-only upgrade? Why can't you use them on public roads?

[@KnoxArmour]

Because you lose all the lights, indicators and registration plate. I guess if you really wanted to you could add a registration plate... Thanks, Aaron KNOX

[@diegojosephia]

I have not watched the end yet. But for everyone keep in mind, the best way to loose the weight is to go on a diet

[@dirkstuff5820]

I hear people say ‘lose weight’ all the time, but what about all the folks who are at a NORMAL weight or even UNDER weight? I’m 5’ 8”, 150 lb. That’s pretty normal. If I lose weight, I also lose muscle. I know it seems contrary these days, but not everyone is overweight. Besides-motorcycles HAVE gotten much heavier through the decades. What was once normal is now hard to achieve due to fairings, pumps, computers, etc.

[@diegojosephia]

@@dirkstuff5820 mate I agree with you fully, I myself am a pt with a target audience of bodybuilding and powerlifting. I am around 90kg but about 80 kg lean mass. But i was talking within a sense of most of the modern bikers that weigh like 220 pure fat. But you can if you want remove quite a bit by switching fairing bolts that don't hold a lot of weight to aluminum, switch chain if It's 525 chain to 520(which is on the powertrain so 1 kg lost gains 2 hp) ect

[@Krom1hell]

I have a full race exhaust with a db killer made for my bike :).....Ah the luck, it even adheres to the road noise tests barelly. Need a lithium battery and I'm set to start loosing weight on the booty :)

[@boydievlog7819]

Did you get the yellow Dunlop logos added on the tyres separately mate? Looks 🔥

[@KnoxArmour]

Yeah they're actually a special tyre sticker. 😀

[@boydievlog7819]

@@KnoxArmour Jheez - link to the website would be appreciated 🔥👊🏻

[@franklinwilkerson2061]

For me it's much simpler to just keep my weight under control and keep my bike pretty much stock. I do have a lithium ion battery but the newer r1's are plenty light for my spirited canyon carving habits. Look how fast Al Fagan is on a stock bike and he's carrying enough timber to build a small dog house or wood shed with. (Sorry Al).

[@sepg5084]

I am 5'7" 125 lbs. I cannot lose anymore weight, and i actually have to gain it. I do my weight reduction on my equipment.

[@brianglendenning1632]

I could with a degree of self control drop 20 Kline body mass. However the s1000r is hardly lacking in power…🥸

[@gerry343]

Battery would seem to be the first move for a road bike, but how many new models are already fitted with lithium ion batteries?

[@KnoxArmour]

Not many new bikes are fitted with lithium batteries. Can only think of s1000rr M sport and panigale SP2 off the top of my head. Thanks Aaron Knox

[@dougiequick1]

Ywp my best weight saving moto improvement has been not only FREE but it saves me maybe hundreds a month! Money I can then sort of use to buy other weight saving components! Was easy too! I just stopped eating like a PIG lol At one time I was up to like 240 but now am down to 167 Its not as cool as unsrimg weight but 70 plus pounds less REALLY ups the HP to weight ratio! Might even add another 10 or more years riding to my life! Figure our how much you spend on farbage food? Alcohol every week/month/year total that up and you might be amazed what you can suddenly afford as upgrades for the scooter! Its just win win win!

[@KnoxArmour]

100% the best, healthiest and most cost effective strategy! Aaron KNOX

[@StuntBike2000]

Nice 👍🏽

[@Enzo.M]

Nice video. Very interesting 👍🏻

[@KnoxArmour]

Thank you 👍

[@FirdausAmir]

I'm thinking to change ninja 400 wheel and tyre to forged wheel and 110/70 90/80 tyre size, good enough for 50hp bike

[@svracing3]

Surely dymag wheels are more than 300 grams lighter than stock ?

[@Daisho289]

For tires what would be the better pick better Dunlop Q5 & Supercorsa v4?

[@criticalmass181]

There's always the 'elephant in the room' to address... A good deal of riders throw HUGE amounts of money at saving weight, when they could make the biggest change just by becoming as light as reasonably possible. Using myself as prime example...I could shed an easy 10 kilo's, if i'd swap out the meat pies and beers, for a salad and a brisk walk, here and there.

[@easonmotodayz7862]

Remeber riders: Salad is alwasy cheaper than carbon fibers 😀

[@patthonsirilim5739]

Lithium battery lightweight chain sprocket 520 conversion race Exhuast forge/carbon wheels and for race bikes strip out all non essential component and put on race fairings.

[@sepg5084]

Motorcycles tend to lose weight while cars tend to get heavier because cars have crash testing.

[@Final_Boss_Racing]

Are ceramic bearings worth it? And also pair valve removal worth it?

[@KnoxArmour]

Dont have any experience with ceramic bearings personally, but its likely the last 1-2%. Yes, pair valve removal if you do a race exhaust/custom remap. Thanks, Aaron KNOX

[@Final_Boss_Racing]

@@KnoxArmour no thank you for all the knowledge

[@dedmouse]

If you mind the ounces, the pounds will take care of themselves.

[@dougiequick1]

If someone is really dedicated and willing to SPEND then #1 should be honestly question the model you have ,,,you could be way ahead selecting something ELSE. After that if you are overweight? Your own body ought to be the priorety. Next if you ask me? WHEELS! Premium forged wheels is not just weight but performance! Next? Can you downsize drive chain? Like the wheel change you get even more than just weight. Cheapest (free) weiht saver is to simply keep fuel load as low as practical That can be Major and the weight of fuel is in the worst place up high! Next Exhaust if that works with LEO in your area Then the battery swap is a big duhh...Another duhh weight saviings is simply NOT adding all the bling...all those crash protectors really add up! I mean there are some body parts and mirrors (you DO need one mirror anyway!) and turn signals. rear sets getting rid of passenger pegs etc these can add up and make bike loo better, tail tidy too. Suspension can also be lighter if you were going to do that anyway? Brake component swap can save some weight but pricey....iighter tires SURE if they work for you....the LAST thing I would consider is titanium bolts.....that is over the top crazy money for how little weight. I think one thing easily forgotten is how fast your nice new bike is going to get OLD...the all that money was spent on an OLD motorcycle you might not even love so much two or three years from now....which goes ny fast ....then what? Start all over again??

[@vishnunalubola250]

But less weight = less stability during high speeds

[@KnoxArmour]

In theory, but its only 15-20kg... and if you counter that with a good set up, there is no problems. MotoGP bikes are super light and go 230mph so dont think there is really a problem. Thanks, Aaron KNOX

[@Jjengering]

It's better if I just lose the gut, and way cheaper lol, I save money on food too 😂

[@KnoxArmour]

Agree, much better option! Aaron KNOX

[@vasilisgreen]

i want to know how to shave 38kgs off of a motorcycle

[@KnoxArmour]

Remove the engine maybe 😂 lol Aaron Knox

[@vasilisgreen]

@@KnoxArmour i saw a listing in a local second hand market of a track bike that weighed 172kg full. I wonder what mods he did to lighten it so much. Original weight was 208kg. A 36kg difference

[@KnoxArmour]

@@vasilisgreen maybe it was a dry weight. Its not possible to reduce the weight that much without serious very money spent. Most national superstock race builds are reducing weight by max 20kg. Thanks Aaron Knox

[@vasilisgreen]

@@KnoxArmour it wasn't dry weight. At least not according to that listing. If the lister lied then shame on him

[@vasilisgreen]

@@KnoxArmour by the way, when people speak of lightweight wheels, they mean either magnesium or carbon fiber, so, even mentioning the aluminium that saves 500g was pointless. Nobody would change wheels and go from aluminium to more expensive aluminium. Also, carbon fiber wheel tech has improved a lot.

[@ApriliaRacer14]

7 lbs. = 1 hp

[@KnoxArmour]

Great point... in fairness, weight reduction also helps with braking, agility and change of direction and also makes the bike easier to move around. Aaron KNOX

[@christopherhorn164]

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