I love the C1400 for its presence and looks but in engineering terms it’s far too heavy
Coming from Cagiva, Ducati and comparing it to the early California T3 the C1400 is about 150-200 Lbs overweight
Normal engineering practice would look at the exhaust, forks, general suspension and naturally wheels….as for every Ilb saved on the wheels is closer to 4 Lbs in unspung actual weight….like a weight on a clock pendulum
Then the general frame and fabrication….but I an NOT going there….but I‘ve already done the exhausts, (full GTM single skin stainless) forks (Matris internals machined in alloy) and their rear suspension all thanks to GTM…..Ive dumped the SAS pump and hoses….I’ve thrown away the airbox and now have a single large conical foam filter….I’ve taken off the side anchors also known as footboards and replaced with Audace pegs and controls……...
but I am curious about wheels….any thoughts on replacement wheels and any other ideas to get this C1400 below the 600 Lbs mark
regards
Gavin
The Scottish Engineer
Coming from Cagiva, Ducati and comparing it to the early California T3 the C1400 is about 150-200 Lbs overweight
Normal engineering practice would look at the exhaust, forks, general suspension and naturally wheels….as for every Ilb saved on the wheels is closer to 4 Lbs in unspung actual weight….like a weight on a clock pendulum
Then the general frame and fabrication….but I an NOT going there….but I‘ve already done the exhausts, (full GTM single skin stainless) forks (Matris internals machined in alloy) and their rear suspension all thanks to GTM…..Ive dumped the SAS pump and hoses….I’ve thrown away the airbox and now have a single large conical foam filter….I’ve taken off the side anchors also known as footboards and replaced with Audace pegs and controls……...
but I am curious about wheels….any thoughts on replacement wheels and any other ideas to get this C1400 below the 600 Lbs mark
regards
Gavin
The Scottish Engineer
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