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RetardedTiming said:
From where? Bellissimoto said they can't get them even though they're on their website.
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Axle: TPOParts has a luxury one (US), MVS Performance a good one (DE).
Rear caliper holder: IM Manufaktur (DE), but it is heavier than OEM. I think EndoDoc have let him made really lighter and stronger ones manufactured.
You'll find a picture of the heavier one here: http://ducati1299.com/ducati-1199/23696-bling-rear-brake-carrier.html

F1 skid plate: That was really some time ago and I have no clue why the guy had to mill it. But he could do it for a living :)
 
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The rear brake hangar is about as light as its going to get. Additionally, it is all but not visible unless your going to say "hey check out my rear caliper bracket" so Im going with a "low on the totem pole" on this one. Now if your going to make one to fit the 64mm race calipers or the Moto3 front caliper then it makes sense. The TPO aluminum axle is lighter that the Ti unit I have from Kyle racing and has been bulletproof and again, you really cant see it. The rear drive axle is really cost prohibitive. We made 3 of them and i know NCR made a few of them. You really have to have traceable stock to start with as this is a rather critical part and you have to have some pretty sophisticated multi axis machines. The units we made were made at Northrop Grumman and we used fully documented/traceable material that was meticulously inspected before and after machining. I really cant think of any other substantial pieces that are "user friendly" to install except for the clutch rod. Ti for the flywheel and the starter ring gear would offer a fairly robust weight savings but these are not something most are going to be able to swap. My 2 cents. Worth= 2 cents.
 
I just discovered another one tonight installing my carbon wheels. OE wheel spacers are steel! WTF. They are pretty hefty too. Aluminum would be sweet.

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Phil:
So, do we have any consensus on what might be next?
The valve cover bolts turned out to be absolutely awesome, thanks. I can't wait to get the caliper principles in the drain plug!
 
Are the red cushdrive pins steel? I think they are. I have a few sets of the Ti AEM units. Stupid expensive. I think they are 300.00 +. Easily made for less. The Ti flange is too expensive. I have a couple of them but if I was going to do it again I would get the new Moto Corse unit. It's really nice, lighter than the Ti unit and plenty strong enough. Come to think of it, a tubular Ti kickstand would be nice. I have a Ti Sato kickstand on the Honda.
 
Phil:
I was looking at my bike this morning and the shock linkage for the rear shock. There are three bolts that are used to secure the shock to the linkage and the linkage to the motor.
One is very heavy and the other two would make me feel better if the bolt and nut on each were drilled for safety wire. These three are critical linkages and I sure would feel better if they were backed up with more than thread lock.
[As an aside, in doing my research, it appears that replacing the entire linkage assembly (the triangle, cast aluminum piece) would not reduce weight.]
Also, the stock hardware is really cheap looking; so, these three bolts (and matching nuts) would be high-visibility bling - a nice side benefit.
In short, I'm in for a set of these if anyone else is up for it.
Thanks
 
Could you make the oil filter cover bolts with safety wire holes in Titanium? I feel like a lot of us would buy those
 

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