New light weight flywheel in the making
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Small update
Had an air line reel detonate yesterday in the garage 
Spent the better part of the day running around looking for a replacement air hose reel and took some time to update the 1/2 black pipe air run with a new filter.
Anyway..
Got started on the flywheel.
Of note, this is the first one I have had in my hands that did NOT have a factory balancing hole machined in the weight.
Made the first few cuts last night.. will finish up this morning and weigh it.
Spent the better part of the day running around looking for a replacement air hose reel and took some time to update the 1/2 black pipe air run with a new filter.Anyway..
Got started on the flywheel.
Of note, this is the first one I have had in my hands that did NOT have a factory balancing hole machined in the weight.
Made the first few cuts last night.. will finish up this morning and weigh it.
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And we is done
Coming in at 6lb 1/4oz
for a reduction of 1lb 4oz from the starting weight.
I have some ideas on reducing further, but will try them on one of my spares first.
This one gets boxed up in a few minutes and will be on it's way to the owner first thing in the morning.
Coming in at 6lb 1/4oz
for a reduction of 1lb 4oz from the starting weight.
I have some ideas on reducing further, but will try them on one of my spares first.
This one gets boxed up in a few minutes and will be on it's way to the owner first thing in the morning.
Last edited by E.Marquez; Feb 19, 2013 at 08:30 PM.
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Eric, You did a great job on my flywheel a while back. I also removed the springs and "extra" gear from the anti-rattle gear to lessen the reciprocating mass a bit more. Didn't really notice a change, but that was 8k miles ago and why not? I kinda' like mechanical noise. Now I'm thinking Titanium bolts for the starter gear as well. Maybe a Titanium retainer nut for the flywheel as well. Is there any weight to be saved on the starter gear?
I just ordered a set of Titanium nuts and bolts for the engine cases, brakes, axles, forks, triple clamp Etc. As they say, "A gram saved is about $100 spent" LOL
I just ordered a set of Titanium nuts and bolts for the engine cases, brakes, axles, forks, triple clamp Etc. As they say, "A gram saved is about $100 spent" LOL
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