Carbon Fiber 796/1100 Subframe?

[xplodee]

Does one exist? I'm looking for a full structural replacement for the stock unit.

[Veloce-Fino]

Doubt it. Would need to get something custom made. Hope you have $$$ in the multiple thousands to spend on it. Weight bearing/structural carbon fibre is MUCH more expensive than say a sprocket cover or tank panel.

If you want just the visual aspects of a CF subframe: http://www.bellissimoto.com/Monster696Carbon.html

[BellissiMoto]

YES, one does exist.

They have been tested and proven, and drop roughly 60% of the weight, while looking insanely sexy.

We are just waiting on pricing, but that should be released soon.

They are produced by RAM Italia (with help from BST), and they will have Carbon Fiber Rearsets soon also.



I'll keep everyone posted as things continue to progress.

[Veloce-Fino]

How prudent of you to jump in.   

[bunnyman666]

YES, one does exist.

They have been tested and proven, and drop roughly 60% of the weight, while looking insanely sexy.

We are just waiting on pricing, but that should be released soon.

They are produced by RAM Italia (with help from BST), and they will have Carbon Fiber Rearsets soon also.



I'll keep everyone posted as things continue to progress.

Pics?

[BellissiMoto]

Pics?

I've got official pics, but I've been sworn to secrecy. (sorry!)

Trust me, as soon as RAM Italia gives me the word, I'll let you know immediately.

til then - 

[Raux]

someone had posted pics on another thread that I had mistakenly thought were just covers.

BUT, I don't remember which thread.

[danaid]

 Shit!....This thread is getting me pumped up!

   I can only imagine the overflowing of carbon fiber, light weight goodness  of an 696-1100 monster.

 

[xskiervh]

http://img156.imageshack.us/i/imagexb.jpg/

[Bishamon]

http://img156.imageshack.us/i/imagexb.jpg/

Woah!

[BellissiMoto]

http://img156.imageshack.us/i/imagexb.jpg/

Bingo.

I still can't post my pics yet, but trust me, these things are sweeet in person (amazing that they can look better than they already do in the pics isn't it? ).   

[xplodee]

When will you be able to tell us how much $$? What is the weight of the stock subframe (ie, how many pounds does this remove)?

[Veloce-Fino]

When will you be able to tell us how much $$? What is the weight of the stock subframe (ie, how many pounds does this remove)?

1. A LOT of $$$
2. A LOT of lbs
 

[Raux]

The subframe is a lot lighter than people think. Not that the CF will not save weight.
but people forget it's an AL subframe already. the only steel is the one cross piece and the tail plate both of which are thin sheet metal stampings.

those people with money to burn, sure this is great. but if it's about the same price of say BST CF wheels, you'll get more bang for your buck with the wheels.

NOW, if you could afford both...

[bunnyman666]

I would estimate that you probably save 1/4 of the weight of an equivalent aluminium piece, depending on construction. Aluminium isn't really all that heavy, after all.