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Old 04-22-2008, 11:34 PM
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Photos of 6 Spoke Wheels On A VTR ... Who Has Them??

Before I commit to buying some 6 spoke rims for my VTR, I'd like to see how they look on the bike. Does anybody here have photo's of them installed on their bike?
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Old 04-23-2008, 06:21 AM
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There are a few on this site that have them (900RR rear and 600F3 front), my PVM six-spokes should be on soon....
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Here ya' go. 900rr rear, 94 vfr front:

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Old 04-28-2008, 09:59 AM
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6 spokes

looking to maybe replace wheels. are the f3 or vfr front wheels direct replacement or how much modding is necessary? Rear?
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I believe they are direct replacements.

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Front: F3 and 94-97 vfr bolt right on, no mods. 98-present VFR 800 might have slightly different rotors but I don't think so IIRC. Check a brake catalog (EBC).

90-93 vfr should also bolt on but use a different rotor carrier so you'd need those rotors too.

Rear: 900rr bolt right on. I'm not sure about the RC51. It might need mods (6inch width).
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900rr wheels in chrome on mine!
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Kind of a tired thread, but...

F3 Front, 900RR rear... Centers painted silver, rest is polished... Zero mods, just bolt up.
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Old 09-12-2008, 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by supermarto
F3 Front, 900RR rear... Centers painted silver, rest is polished... Zero mods, just bolt up.
Perfect, I'll take mine in white please. I'll be doing this mod over the winter, just waiting on my bonus check in October. They look good.
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Originally Posted by smack doogle
Perfect, I'll take mine in white please. I'll be doing this mod over the winter, just waiting on my bonus check in October. They look good.
Yeah. I was going to do them in white too, when I paint the SH white this winter... One tip, get a dollar store dishwashing brush for cleaning them, especially the rear... Unless someone else has a better idea for getting inside the inner spokes?
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Originally Posted by 2000vtr
900rr wheels in chrome on mine!

Do have pics??
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So do the front and rears off the F3's and the 900RR work on the hawks??
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The CBR f3 front bolts right up. CBR900RR rear bolts right up. If I remember correctly the 94-97 VFR front also bolts right up. Ebay usually has lots of CBR900RR rears listed but the front wheels are tough to find, especially for cheap.
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Originally Posted by inderocker
Before I commit to buying some 6 spoke rims for my VTR, I'd like to see how they look on the bike. Does anybody here have photo's of them installed on their bike?

Are you still thinking about doing the 6 spokes?? Im seriously thinking about it now, there are about 7 900rr rears on ebay right now.
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Originally Posted by handkaudio
So do the front and rears off the F3's and the 900RR work on the hawks??
I'd stay away from FRONT 900RR rims... I believe they are 16 inchers, not 17.. it will definilty change the way your bike handles.

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Originally Posted by SlowHAWK
I'd stay away from FRONT 900RR rims... I believe they are 16 inchers, not 17.. it will definilty change the way your bike handles.

J.
J is correct the front of the 900RR were 16 inch. they made for a real twitchy front end.
It was the biggest complaint for the CBR
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Originally Posted by cal2az
Are you still thinking about doing the 6 spokes?? Im seriously thinking about it now, there are about 7 900rr rears on ebay right now.

Still not sure... almost seems like a waste of money now.
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Originally Posted by inderocker
Still not sure... almost seems like a waste of money now.
Ya, its a waste of money in a way, you only gain cosmetic gains. I love how they look though, im tired of seeing 3 spoke wheels everywhere.
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what about a f3 rear rim? would that fit?
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too narrow.
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Is there any weight difference between 3 and 6 spoke?
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My rear 6 spoke rim weighs in at 15lbs 13.5oz with the bearings still installed
No tire, weights, valve stem, cush drive or rotor.
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Originally Posted by inderocker
My rear 6 spoke rim weighs in at 15lbs 13.5oz with the bearings still installed
No tire, weights, valve stem, cush drive or rotor.
I noticed better handling right away once I installed mind
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ohh jeezus....
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Originally Posted by smack doogle
Perfect, I'll take mine in white please. I'll be doing this mod over the winter, just waiting on my bonus check in October. They look good.
pm Greg about white rims before you commit. User name is Hawkrider.
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Originally Posted by cal2az
Ya, its a waste of money in a way, you only gain cosmetic gains. I love how they look though, im tired of seeing 3 spoke wheels everywhere.
The bang for the buck is to do the 900rr rear and leave the front stock. The fronts are so hidden by the rotors they are just in the backround. The rear is much more exposed.

I run after market rotors in the front so when I put the 900rr on the rear (it's on the shelf) it's gonna be sweet.

I've squared off the current set of Powers in about 3k miles. City driving is hell - hehehe! This might be a good time to do the wheel switch. The bearings are pulled and it's ready for paint. Prolly going to be Italian Red.
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I think the rear is slightly heavier from the 900rr but the front from the cbr is significantly heavier. That's what I didn't like about the fronts switch.

This is all in the archives if you're willing to dig for it. This forum is world known for its knowledge base. The search function will open countless worlds for you if you use it.

In deference to us old farts - you owe it to us. We use the forum for social banter as well as technical issues. If we answer the same newbie question over and over it diminishes the experience. Venture forth - find your own answers to your dilemma. Before you die - call home for help.

That's when we come in. Happy Hunting!
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Finally got mine on yesterday... nearly a year after my first post in this thread...



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Old 03-25-2009, 07:33 PM
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Iv always thought your hawk was one of the cleanest looking out there....but with those wheels its just amazing.

iv got a set i just got powdercoated gold to go with my blue Mario Nava bodywork, i can't wait to put them on after seeing those pics.

is that paint or powdercoat?
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