Photos of 6 Spoke Wheels On A VTR ... Who Has Them??
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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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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).
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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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?
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?
