DD750 on a diet

**Carlson** · 11-03-2011, 02:50 PM

Akra's save 7.20kgs over oem
LV DeCat save 1.20kgs over oem
Shorai Li-Ion battery 3.3kgs over oem

So far 11.7kgs saved.

**Carlson** · 11-03-2011, 03:04 PM

So my Dorsoduro Factory now weighs in at 173.3kg.

**Simmo_DD_FACT** · 11-03-2011, 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by Carlson

So my Dorsoduro Factory now weighs in at 173.3kg.

Not bad, how much was the battery?

**supamoto** · 11-03-2011, 05:21 PM

Originally Posted by Carlson

So my Dorsoduro Factory now weighs in at 173.3kg.

Have you actually weighed your bike or are you subtracting from the original claimed dry weight?

**Carlson** · 11-03-2011, 06:03 PM

I'm subtracting from the claimed dry weight of 185kg.

The battery was about 150 USD

**Carlson** · 11-03-2011, 06:05 PM

48 Tooth Alloy Renthal Sprocket coming next week.........Should be a good saving over steel.

I didn't manage to go to 520 gauge chain and sprocket because the sprocket was proving very difficult to find,so i'm sticking with 525,but switching to a 48/15 gearing (should be fun).

**shekel** · 11-03-2011, 09:16 PM

I've got a certified weighbridge in a nearby town and been meaning to pay the few bucks to get the Shiver weighed. Will try to remember next time I'm in Lismore - I think I can handle the truth.

**Simmo_DD_FACT** · 11-04-2011, 02:22 AM

Originally Posted by Carlson

48 Tooth Alloy Renthal Sprocket coming next week.........Should be a good saving over steel.

I didn't manage to go to 520 gauge chain and sprocket because the sprocket was proving very difficult to find,so i'm sticking with 525,but switching to a 48/15 gearing (should be fun).

Could you please say where you found the Sprockets as I want to change to that set up too but can't find a 48T??

**Carlson** · 11-04-2011, 03:19 AM

Hi Simmo,

I will find out from my dealer exactly where he got the front sprocket,but i know he got the rear one made up as a special order by Renthal.It was only about £40 though.If you want to call the dealer direct,it is Wheel Power,Raynes Park (Aprilia main dealer) and my contact is the parts manager Adrian.

**Simmo_DD_FACT** · 11-04-2011, 04:03 AM

Originally Posted by Carlson

Hi Simmo,

I will find out from my dealer exactly where he got the front sprocket,but i know he got the rear one made up as a special order by Renthal.It was only about £40 though.If you want to call the dealer direct,it is Wheel Power,Raynes Park (Aprilia main dealer) and my contact is the parts manager Adrian.

Thanks M8, I will get in touch.

Oh and don't forget to post how you are finding the gearing change once it is all done please

**DownUnderDorso** · 11-26-2012, 07:54 AM

My DDs weight loss program officially hits 25kgs.

(that's in street legal trim and even taking into account mods that have added weight....)

All Static, (rotational aside), and still a little more to come...

Dorsoduro Weight Loss Program	OEM	AfterMarket	Delta	Notes
Mufflers	11.300	4.100	-7.200	Akrapovics
Akra DB Killers	0.250	0.000	-0.250	Removed
Cat - Y Pipe	2.400	1.200	-1.200	LeoVince De-Cat
Rear Foot Pegs	1.200	0.000	-1.200	Removed
Tool Kit, Seat Strap	0.400	0.000	-0.400	Removed
Bolt / Misc Trimming	0.211	0.000	-0.211	Removed
Rubber Foot Pegs Pads	0.000	0.180	0.180	Added
Rear Sprocket	1.084	0.370	-0.714	OEM 46T Steel vs 46T Alloy
Rear Brake Cal Carrier	0.500	0.380	-0.120	OEM vs Lightened
Chain Adjuster Bolts	0.022	0.019	-0.003	OEM vs Ti
Rear Axle Nut	0.021	0.010	-0.011	OEM vs Ti
Front Lower Guard	0.200	0.220	0.020	OEM vs Factory CF
Front Upper Guard	0.402	0.230	-0.172	OEM vs Factory CF
Key Cover Surround	0.059	0.034	-0.025	OEM vs Factory CF
Rear Shock	3.100	3.600	0.500	OEM vs OEM Factory
Rear Hugger	0.100	0.040	-0.060	OEM vs Factory CF
Fork Triple clamp bolts	0.085	0.050	-0.035	OEM vs Ti
Front Axel Pinch bolts	0.050	0.020	-0.030	OEM vs Ti
Front Brake Caliper Bolts	0.150	0.075	-0.075	OEM vs Ti
Front Rotor Bolts	0.125	0.050	-0.075	OEM vs Ti
Front Rotors (Both)	3.090	2.620	-0.470	OEM vs Braking SK2 SuperLites
Front Wheel	4.900	3.000	-1.900	RSV4 R Factory (Forged)
Rear Wheel	7.800	4.700	-3.100	RSV4 R Factory (Forged)
Front Tyre	10.100	9.900	-0.200	Pilot Road2 vs Power Pure
Rear Tyre	12.100	11.500	-0.600	Pilot Road2 vs Power Pure
Rear Rotor & Sprocket Bolts	0.100	0.050	-0.050	OEM vs Ti
Misc Ti Bolts	0.025	0.010	-0.015	OEM vs Ti
Fork Inserts	4.600	3.800	-0.800	OEM vs Matris
	4.600	3.800	-0.800	OEM vs Matris
Battery	4.700	0.800	-3.900	OEM vs Ballistic 8 Cell
Fender Eliminator & TurnSignals	1.150	0.430	-0.720	OEM vs Custom EvoTech Tidy Tail & Ducati Turn Signals
Air box Top Secton / Inlet	0.438	0.300	-0.138	OEM vs Modified OEM
Tail Fairing	0.780	0.440	-0.340	OEM vs Aftermarket
Bar Ends	0.400	0.076	-0.324	OEM vs Rizoma
Tank Side Covers	0.980	0.472	-0.508	OEM vs Factory CF
Clutch (bare)	1.176	1.306	0.130	OEM vs STM Slipper
Clutch Housing	0.152	0.163	0.011	OEM vs Clear Window
Foot Lever Pivot Bolts	0.068	0.040	-0.028	OEM vs Ti (Both Sides)
Front Axel Nut	0.027	0.015	-0.012	OEM vs Ti
Misc Ti Bolts	0.197	0.098	-0.099	OEM vs Ti
Misc Ali Bolts	0.062	0.020	-0.042	OEM vs Lightech
Oil Plug	0.015	0.022	0.007	OEM vs Lightech
Front Turn Signals			-0.020	OEM vs Ducati SF
Chain – Lower Shark Fin	0.040	0.000	-0.040	Removed. Inc Bolts
TOTAL			-25.039	Kgs

**Motocorsaro3** · 11-26-2012, 12:21 PM

Hey DUD, I'm pretty much where you are on the weight reduction (with a few variations). I've had the big M12 engine & frame nuts & bolts changed for Ti - that's about another half a kilo gone...
Also those 8 steel rocker cover screws are surprisingly heavy - I've replaced with countersunk Ti and alloy anodised cone washers. The only other thing additional I have are the one-off Raptor Ti footrests & pivot pins.

Any pics of your bike? It would be great to see!

**shekel** · 11-26-2012, 03:31 PM

hey Dud & Clint, have either of thought using a public weighbridge to get some real numbers for your bikes? Its something I've been meaning to do with mine, just out of curiosity.

**Thousand Suns** · 11-26-2012, 07:55 PM

DownUnder, how much money did you spend?

**DownUnderDorso** · 11-27-2012, 08:21 AM

Originally Posted by Clint_Fister

Hey DUD, I'm pretty much where you are on the weight reduction (with a few variations). I've had the big M12 engine & frame nuts & bolts changed for Ti - that's about another half a kilo gone...
Also those 8 steel rocker cover screws are surprisingly heavy - I've replaced with countersunk Ti and alloy anodised cone washers. The only other thing additional I have are the one-off Raptor Ti footrests & pivot pins.

Any pics of your bike? It would be great to see!

Thanks for additional idea's ! Hmmm - those Raptor footpegs look absolutely deadly !!

Pics of my DD coming soon...

Originally Posted by shekel

hey Dud & Clint, have either of thought using a public weighbridge to get some real numbers for your bikes? Its something I've been meaning to do with mine, just out of curiosity.

Not yet but definely something I'd like to do... must look up a place...

Originally Posted by Thousand Suns

DownUnder, how much money did you spend?

Hmmm, more than I initially planned

For me, it all part of the hobby. I tend to keep a bike for at least 5 years and constaintly improve it. I enjoy doing as much of the work myself and exploring improvements & solutions to problem areas.

A lot of my parts also come 2nd hand... (always chasing & scoring 2nd hand bargains online).
If not 2nd hand, I'll buy up online from the US when ever there are specials on. (ie. like black friday & cyber monday...)

Any when the time comes to move on to something else, I'll put most of the stock parts back on and either transfer or on-sell the good stuff on ebay. This has worked out well for me to date...

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