Loose Weight

I still appreciate my hypermotard sp, especially after finishing the suspension work to match my weight and riding. I do wish she had a little more grunt, especially in the upper end. My thoughts were to switch over to a 520 conversion to include a superlite sprocket carrier and an alloy rear sprocket down to 42T for a little more top end extension in the middle gears. This conversion would also reduce weight where it counts-while turning, and having a quick-change carrier makes changing rear sprockets a breeze compared to stock.
I'd also like to shave off more weigh if possible. Since she's not being used to carry a pillion, no need for the passenger footrests. But looking at the rear sets, the support for the footrests seems way over-kill. They look like they weigh a ton. I've looked into some adjustable rear sets, but they seem very pricey. Has anyone done any of the above mods, or anything else to lighten their hyper?

Great, thanks. Yes, the hyper sp came stock with the mags, so that's taken care of, but definitely looking forward to the 520 conversion and quick-change rear sprocket.

If anyone has experience with a 42T rear, please share your input.
Thnx!

Yeah thanks, love that site! I'm going in the opposite direction with 3 down in the rear and keeping the front 15t as stock. I have seen a 16t for the front, but I'd rather have the ability to change out the rear only as its more efficient depending on application. For very tight twisties the 14t front or 47-48T rear will work great. But for long sweeping turns, and long rides in general, I'd like a little more rpm range on top (42t). I guess the only other item would be to find out if the 42T rear will still work with the 107+1 chain, gearing commander seems to say yes.

Thanks gat, agree on the exhaust and I also went the akra route, but not the header. I do wish the passenger support columns were bolted on separately. Now where did I put that hacksaw.....