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Somchai · January 17th, 2016, 11:22 PM

Before one starts with the suspension...
...the first steps should be, reduce as many weight as allowed.

Here are some thoughts about that:
Galespeed Rims ~ 2.0 kilograms (Magnesium = 4.0 kilograms)
All screws from aluminum ~ 2.0 - 2.5 kilograms
Rear subframe aluminum ~ 3.5 kilograms
Front fairing stay aluminum ~ 1.0 kilogram
Race fairings ~ 2.0 - 3.0 kilograms
Sprockets aluminum ~ 1.0 kilogram
Chain-Kit 418 ~ 1.0 kilogram
Engine covers from Carbon ~ 1.0 - 2.0 kilogram
Remove the balance shaft ~ 2.0 kilograms
and many more...
Suspension depends on weight, so start with it after the weight reduction...
The goal must be as less weight as possible (the Scuderia Platini reduced their Ninja 250SS by 28 kilograms).

PS: The above numbers show a round about weight reduction, not the weight of the components.

January 17th, 2016, 11:22 PM	#16
Somchai Freedom for Germany Location: This World Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R-FI Posts: A lot.	Before one starts with the suspension... ...the first steps should be, reduce as many weight as allowed. Here are some thoughts about that: Galespeed Rims ~ 2.0 kilograms (Magnesium = 4.0 kilograms) All screws from aluminum ~ 2.0 - 2.5 kilograms Rear subframe aluminum ~ 3.5 kilograms Front fairing stay aluminum ~ 1.0 kilogram Race fairings ~ 2.0 - 3.0 kilograms Sprockets aluminum ~ 1.0 kilogram Chain-Kit 418 ~ 1.0 kilogram Engine covers from Carbon ~ 1.0 - 2.0 kilogram Remove the balance shaft ~ 2.0 kilograms and many more... Suspension depends on weight, so start with it after the weight reduction... The goal must be as less weight as possible (the Scuderia Platini reduced their Ninja 250SS by 28 kilograms). PS: The above numbers show a round about weight reduction, not the weight of the components.