V2 Baylis build (Valentina)

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For carbon fiber bits, as of now I don’t have much, been using motocomposites, was recommended to them from a friend, good product a lil thin but that just means less weight.

OEM ALUMINUM HEEL GUARDS = 0.102kg
NEW CARBON FIBER = 0.034kg
Savings = 0.068kg, 0.149lbs

shock guard = 0.041kg
CF shock guard = 0.037kg
Savings = 0.004kg or 4 grams, did this mainly for cosmetics,

total savings from CF so far = 0.072kg, 0.158lbs

will be doing more soon,

 

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So in total we have cut approx. 23+lbs off Valentina. (Assumed weight for new windscreen and old mirrors and new ones based off ChatGPT, need to do official weigh in)

Here is a rough excel with all weight savings

best bang for buck would be charcoal canister delete for 40$ including shipping she dropped off 1.2lbs, exhaust was about 120$ per lb saved,

 

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NEXT STEPS,
OZ wheels, brake rotors, sprockets, chain, etc. all your basic easy items. Trying to get her rotational mass down,

BIGGER PICTURE ITEMS

I am looking into a 1199 or a 1299 aluminum tank, there is not a lot of hard data I found on actual weight savings. The v2 tank is made out of stainless steel, unlike the v4 and 1199-1299 having aluminum tanks.
Going with the tank, I’ve been eyeing up a pierobon rear aluminum subframe. Should help take off a combined 3-6lbs? Can’t find proper numbers….

address engine temp issue, maybe larger coolant capacity, maybe update water pump, info to follow…

Valentina will be used on the track and on the street, (mostly street with a few track days a couple times a year for fun) so need to retain stock plastics and lights etc.

Any insight on tank swaps and sub frames would be great, weights, favorite brands etc.

have ordered a few new parts, more to follow

 

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While I wait for new parts I get to enjoy Valentina, just a few days ago she hit 1100 miles, so I’ll do one more oil change and change oil filter, etc.

Overall love the bike, so glad to have it, want to buy 3 more. love the exhaust, can’t wait to have her “perfect” (no such thing but I can pretend for now)

 

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GOOD NEWS, the fun continues,

had a blast so far this summer enjoying the bike, everything I could have asked for. now that we are winding down for the off season here in New England it is time to take Valentina out of the bike rotation, and do some TLC and upgrades, picked up a 1299 90th anniversary tank from a guy locally, mint condition, so beautiful. debating keeping it as is, or tossing the Bayliss decals on the top of it, any insight or opinions would be great,
I photo shopped Valentina with the 1299 tank, side white stripes look soo good (it is the correct red, image I used doesn't depict that)

Bayliss top white sticker, to add it or to not add it? I like the white, and the signature, but the 1299 one is nice, and it shows that something a lil extra is going on under the hood,

 

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looking into

-MOTOHOLDERS REAR ALUMINUM SUBFRAME, (pretty sure it works with dem fairings) claim up to 30% weight reduction,

-PIEROBON SUBFRAME, says it can work without rear fairings, and says up to 65% lighter, <<<<---- top option,

if anyone has run either brands please let me know your thoughts on fitment, strength, weight etc.

 

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looking into

-MOTOHOLDERS REAR ALUMINUM SUBFRAME, (pretty sure it works with dem fairings) claim up to 30% weight reduction,

-PIEROBON SUBFRAME, says it can work without rear fairings, and says up to 65% lighter, <<<<---- top option,

if anyone has run either brands please let me know your thoughts on fitment, strength, weight etc.

I would also look at the spider rear subframe, not sure if it works for the road but is a lot better than the pierobon

 

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I would also look at the spider rear subframe, not sure if it works for the road but is a lot better than the pierobon

Yea the spider one is really nice, I would ideally want it to be somewhat setup for road use so was looking more at the other options, does Pierobon have bad build quality or reputation?

 

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Yea the spider one is really nice, I would ideally want it to be somewhat setup for road use so was looking more at the other options, does Pierobon have bad build quality or reputation?

Build quality is ok but it's more the cost, i think they are overpriced for what you get