---------------------------------------------------------- Europa-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Wed 01/29/14: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 04:44 AM - Weight Saving (nigel_graham@m-tecque.co.uk) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 04:44:49 AM PST US From: "nigel_graham@m-tecque.co.uk" Subject: Europa-List: Weight Saving The wheel (mono) carries a little unnecessary weight. You can lighten the disk without compromising reliability and the cast marks can be turned off the rims (see attached). Polishing is optional. I can't really claim that the black "crackle" finish saves weight, but is does look better than the corroded "white furred" alloy that is frequently seen ;-) Nigel On 28/01/2014 14:32, Peter Zutrauen wrote: > on the subject of weight savings, I can't help but notice how heavy > the mono swingarm is. I noticed in Germany one builder had put many > lightening holes in it (among many other mods). I had also wondered > if indeed it was over-designed and could use some strategically placed > holes. Is that the only builder who has lightened it? Has anyone > done any math on that heavy piece? > > Cheers & thx, > Pete > A239 > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message europa-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Europa-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/europa-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/europa-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.