ILUVNOS
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posted July 08, 2012 09:17 PM
this is how it looked before
you can cantact me at djmr.ed@gmail.com
and the weight from the bike came from, losing a headlight, gsxr 1000 wheels, lighter chromoly arm, one rotor on the front, light weight battery, no seat, cutting off and or removing any tabs or insulation that wasn't needed, no horn, light weight 7 inch fan (much larger than the stock, but lighter in weight, almost half) removed the extra subframe rails, tiger tail instead of the heavy plastic under tail, etc etc. i'm sure i'm forgetting something. i put everything in a box and threw it on the scale, minus the weight of the box it came in at just a tad under 115lbs. i think my new subframe thats being built will shave off another 5 or 6.
  
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vailes3705
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Gettin Better
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posted July 09, 2012 05:21 AM
Bike looks good. I bet that green looks awesome in the sun light.
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Dale
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posted July 09, 2012 06:09 AM
Great Work!
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Quarter Pounder
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posted July 09, 2012 06:21 AM
you KNOW lawyers have a lot to say in what a company can and can't say in situations like the BST deal...if you were a close insider and were giving your opinion on solid facts then I'd give them credit. But it looks like you are forming your opinion simply on internet fodder...but hey, your choice and your money. Think it's pretty silly based on what you are giving as your backing.
Love the chrome green. Nothing like having something very few have. Hows the sun reflection while you're riding?
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edszx14
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posted July 09, 2012 09:16 AM
Hey ILUVNOS. What's your email address or send me an email.at Metz678@msn.com.
Thanks,
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bizzsteve
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posted July 09, 2012 09:44 AM
Looks great , I'm not a fan of brock's based only on looks I think it's the ugliest pipe around.
I have the R-77 Yoshimura shorty.purely for the look.
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eklipse636
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posted July 09, 2012 12:41 PM
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Looks great , I'm not a fan of brock's based only on looks I think it's the ugliest pipe around.
I have the R-77 Yoshimura shorty.purely for the look.
^ he wants to go fast, just not stupid fast. Lol
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BlackMagic14
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posted July 09, 2012 04:36 PM
I to am interested in the 115 pound weight loss the stuff you mention seems to me it would add up to about 50 pounds max. I would live to see a detailed write up about it. BTW I think the bike looks great!!! It's an awesome paint scheme. Congrats! I have lost about 65 pounds in the last year and am very eager to see how I perform at the track with the weight loss. Of course I'm also hoping that the 8psi of boost and extra
100 horsepower will help some to lol. I am down to about 330 from a high of 397 when I weighed 397 my first trip to the track after I bought the bike from wee I went a 6.16 with a 1.52
Short time. I am hoping to get in the 5.60's with the turbo and the weight loss. We will soon see I guess
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RuRu
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posted July 09, 2012 04:42 PM
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been a while coming but my baby is finally done. let me know what you think.
Nice bike!
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SixSixoh6
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posted July 09, 2012 05:02 PM
Looks Good!
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edszx14
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posted July 09, 2012 05:50 PM
Except for the swingarm and pipe, your before picture looks just like my bike.
Give me a call please at 817 602 8327, Thanks
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ILUVNOS
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posted July 09, 2012 06:48 PM
if your only coming up with 50 lbs. then your calculator is messed up lol. maybe shane can chime in on some of the weights, i saw where he put everything on the scale. shane whats the total weight of one headlight pod, one front rotor and caliper, seat, rear turn signals, lower subframe brackets, ballistic battery (difference of weight over stock ) gsxr wheels, etc etc. man it adds up fast. and i thin with the new subframe i can lose another 5-6 lbs.
just to clarify, the weight difference is from the way i bought it ( the pic of it with the velocity arm and muzzy was how i got it) to now.
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ILUVNOS
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posted July 09, 2012 06:55 PM
quarter pounder i'm not forming my opinion on the internet buzz. it's in plain english on his site. the crap wheels he's been promoting and making a killing off of to drag racers, stunters, and land speed racers. are not safe for the exact purpose that he has promoted them for ! not sure why this doesn't offend anyone else ?
thanks for the compliment tho.
i guess i shoulda just not said anything, and just said my pipe thats only been on the bike for 3 days is up for sale and left it alone, but i'm not much for biting my lip.
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smokinstorm
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posted July 09, 2012 06:58 PM
Congrats on a bike that runs as good as it looks. Lots of effort I'm sure but it was worth it. Really, well done.
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2005 Turbo Busa
2001 GSXR 1000
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ILUVNOS
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posted July 09, 2012 07:15 PM
i appreciate it. i'm hoping things work out and i'm able to get with chris jones for a big hair dryer this winter. then she's really get goin.....i gotta do what i can to keep up with you skinny guys lol
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smokinZX14
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posted July 09, 2012 07:20 PM
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quarter pounder i'm not forming my opinion on the internet buzz. it's in plain english on his site. the crap wheels he's been promoting and making a killing off of to drag racers, stunters, and land speed racers. are not safe for the exact purpose that he has promoted them for ! not sure why this doesn't offend anyone else ?
thanks for the compliment tho.
i guess i shoulda just not said anything, and just said my pipe thats only been on the bike for 3 days is up for sale and left it alone, but i'm not much for biting my lip.
Being a Brocks dealer the mark up is not all that much on the BST wheels ... So NO his not making a killing on the BST wheels .. It's just part of a long line of parts he sells to make a living ..
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Lucky14
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posted July 10, 2012 04:02 AM
Since the before already had eliminated the heavy stock exhaust, the before "average" weight of a 14 in that form would be about 515.
Subtract 115 pounds and the bike would be at 400 pounds even.
Is that what you are saying???
The total weight of the bike is at 395 - 400 pounds???
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Shane661
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posted July 10, 2012 06:05 AM
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quarter pounder i'm not forming my opinion on the internet buzz. it's in plain english on his site. the crap wheels he's been promoting and making a killing off of to drag racers, stunters, and land speed racers. are not safe for the exact purpose that he has promoted them for ! not sure why this doesn't offend anyone else ?
Sometimes people seem to have a hard time grasping that when 1 person sticks their hand out, many will follow. Every guy who's bike falls off the trailer will be looking to get paid. A business must protect itself. BST has sold over 15k of these wheels, and they are tested to the highest levels. I personally have a set, and they are incredible. I have put over 500 passes on a BST, been over 200 mph on them numerous times. Also street ridden them on some fairly gnarly roads. I know many, many people who are using BST wheels with great success. I am not basing my opinion on forum talk, but my own experiences.
The Brock's exhausts are the highest quality, and lightweight combination out there, imo. I'm sure you won't have any problem selling your exhaust. And, your bike does look great! 
Shane
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1badzx12r
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posted July 10, 2012 07:08 AM
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quarter pounder i'm not forming my opinion on the internet buzz. it's in plain english on his site. the crap wheels he's been promoting and making a killing off of to drag racers, stunters, and land speed racers. are not safe for the exact purpose that he has promoted them for ! not sure why this doesn't offend anyone else ?
Sometimes people seem to have a hard time grasping that when 1 person sticks their hand out, many will follow. Every guy who's bike falls off the trailer will be looking to get paid. A business must protect itself. BST has sold over 15k of these wheels, and they are tested to the highest levels. I personally have a set, and they are incredible. I have put over 500 passes on a BST, been over 200 mph on them numerous times. Also street ridden them on some fairly gnarly roads. I know many, many people who are using BST wheels with great success. I am not basing my opinion on forum talk, but my own experiences.
The Brock's exhausts are the highest quality, and lightweight combination out there, imo. I'm sure you won't have any problem selling your exhaust. And, your bike does look great!
Shane
there was only a few blow outs from firestone tires too .. and only a few roll-overs from the millions they sold .. maybe if mama and kids where on these wheels it be a differant story..
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Shane661
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posted July 10, 2012 08:27 AM
 Edited By: Shane661 on 10 Jul 2012 16:29
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if your only coming up with 50 lbs. then your calculator is messed up lol. maybe shane can chime in on some of the weights, i saw where he put everything on the scale. shane whats the total weight of one headlight pod, one front rotor and caliper, seat, rear turn signals, lower subframe brackets, ballistic battery (difference of weight over stock ) gsxr wheels, etc etc. man it adds up fast. and i thin with the new subframe i can lose another 5-6 lbs.
just to clarify, the weight difference is from the way i bought it ( the pic of it with the velocity arm and muzzy was how i got it) to now.
From memory:
One headlight pod is about 4 lbs
Battery will save you about 10 lbs, depending on which size
Front brake 6.5 lbs
Seat 7 lbs
Subframe brackets 30 oz, including bolts
GSXR Wheels...I think about 7 lbs as I recall
Exhaust 29 lbs
Fender 2.5 lbs
Peg Hangers 3 lbs
Fuel is about 6.5 lbs per gallon, so keep that in mind when weighing.
I would say the bike is easily 72 lbs lighter than stock. Take off 4 gallons of fuel and you are at near 100 lbs lighter than a fully laden stock bike. Meaning, you are sitting at around 465 lbs in race trim. Very nice. Mine and Racheal's bikes were a little lighter, but a few more things missing.
Shane
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ILUVNOS
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posted July 10, 2012 06:43 PM
there's a large portion, of the subframe gone too, plus there's some more goodies removed....can't give up all my secrets lol but like i said prior everything that was removed, was thrown in a box and put on the scale, and thats the number we came up with. no need to make it up lol.
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smokinZX14
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posted July 10, 2012 07:17 PM
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there's a large portion, of the subframe gone too, plus there's some more goodies removed....can't give up all my secrets lol but like i said prior everything that was removed, was thrown in a box and put on the scale, and thats the number we came up with. no need to make it up lol.
I really like that chrome looking paint ... You have any idea how it holds up over time in the sun ?
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ILUVNOS
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posted July 10, 2012 08:28 PM
the shop that did it has had it on the hood , roof, and truck of his show car for over 3 years. still looks great. plus he puts 3-4 coats of automotive clear over it, for even more protection, that way if it scratched you can wet sand and buff it.
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FAST Z14
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posted July 11, 2012 03:25 AM
How much do you guys pay for a set of BST wheels in the USA ? In South Africa where they are made we pay R 30 000.00 @ 8.1 exchange rate to 1 USD = $3703.00 is this what you pay.
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GREYHOUNDMOSES
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posted July 11, 2012 04:47 AM
In the UK last year I paid (with a bit of haggling) £2,680 with fitted ceramic bearings.
At todays rates that works out at R 34,585 or $4,150
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