Six Spokers...
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Six Spokers...
ok guys her's my pics of my six spoke wheel swap.
front cbr f3 -80$ with bearing and seals
rear cbr900rr - 20$ both fro e-bay
Paint - Dupont Imron 118$ paint only (apparently used to paint jets and roller coasters, ect.)
Stripes - 25$ Tapeworks.com -reflective Red
all ***** rear bearings and center spacer 40$
Bridgestone Battlax BT016 front and Rear 250$- denniskirk.com
total -533$
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let me know what you think
front cbr f3 -80$ with bearing and seals
rear cbr900rr - 20$ both fro e-bay
Paint - Dupont Imron 118$ paint only (apparently used to paint jets and roller coasters, ect.)
Stripes - 25$ Tapeworks.com -reflective Red
all ***** rear bearings and center spacer 40$
Bridgestone Battlax BT016 front and Rear 250$- denniskirk.com
total -533$
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[/IMG]let me know what you think
Last edited by Billzilla15; Sep 12, 2013 at 04:18 AM. Reason: picture links were dead
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So I'm guessing that was a direct fit? It definitely updates the look of the bike. I'm curious about the weight difference as well but even without a reduction I still like it. I think it gives the bike a sportier and more modern look, three spoke wheels definitely date the machine.
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well i think the wheels are slightly lighter but not enough to notice it does handle better but i think thats due to the bridgestones i put on, but the look is worth it in my opinion way better than the tri's that came off it
and yes, it is a direct fit bolt on and go
and yes, it is a direct fit bolt on and go
Last edited by Billzilla15; Oct 21, 2009 at 08:53 AM.
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There is a quote, somewhere in this forum, from a member who did an un-calibrated holding one in one hand, holding the other in the other hand, weight comparison, and he stated that the stock wheel felt lighter. If I find it, I'll post it.
But yes, they do look much better.
But yes, they do look much better.
beautiful swap!
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it’s your bike.. WHo cares what someone else thinks..Same with this swap,, Maybe the OEM wheels needed paint anyway (mine do) maybe they had some nicks and road rash, maybe a rider just likes the 6 spoke look vs the 3 spoke..So he swapped while cleaning up the over all look, Lets face it, it’s a dated bike that is a blast to ride.. But looks or performance,and ability, we all make changes that do it for us..
I ride to the edge of my tires, most every ride,, But I see a lot of bikes, even some Super Hawks I know,, that have a mile wide chicken strip on um..Who cares, they ride um how they want, others ride a bit different,, No matter, we all ride what works for us, looks, performance, and ability.
I like the 6 spoke look.. and gloss black,,,and I’m thinking it’s just the lighting.. but they look to have a lot of ripple in / under the paint.. Do they? if so, was that intended? Is it the surface of the material or the paint? Imron has always flowed and covered well for me when I’ve sprayed it (don’t breathe that stuff…. Nasty) Surface prep is important on something like a wheel, kind of hard to color sand and shoot again.
My wheels need a coat of something, Imron in black, or powder coat maybe. I'll pass on the rim strip,, just not my thing.
Nice work
Now I have another project for this winter.
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thanks guys, i love the look and the gloss black is pure sexy it sets of that bike so nice, as far as keeping it clean i duuno only rode it once since its been done,(starting to get cold here in NE Ohio)
and txsuperchicken, the ripple under the paint was there no big deal to me i blasted it epoxy-ed it and shot it with imron and the final result is what you saw, and yea i paint cars for a living and imron is by far the nastiest stuff I've ever shot
and txsuperchicken, the ripple under the paint was there no big deal to me i blasted it epoxy-ed it and shot it with imron and the final result is what you saw, and yea i paint cars for a living and imron is by far the nastiest stuff I've ever shot
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Nick,, I’ve seen your bike,, I get it,, looks and appearances of the bike mean little to you.. And there’s nothing wrong with that, it’s your bike.. WHo cares what someone else thinks..
Same with this swap,, Maybe the OEM wheels needed paint anyway (mine do) maybe they had some nicks and road rash, maybe a rider just likes the 6 spoke look vs the 3 spoke..So he swapped while cleaning up the over all look, Lets face it, it’s a dated bike that is a blast to ride.. But looks or performance,and ability, we all make changes that do it for us..
I ride to the edge of my tires, most every ride,, But I see a lot of bikes, even some Super Hawks I know,, that have a mile wide chicken strip on um..Who cares, they ride um how they want, others ride a bit different,, No matter, we all ride what works for us, looks, performance, and ability.
I like the 6 spoke look.. and gloss black,,,and I’m thinking it’s just the lighting.. but they look to have a lot of ripple in / under the paint.. Do they? if so, was that intended? Is it the surface of the material or the paint? Imron has always flowed and covered well for me when I’ve sprayed it (don’t breathe that stuff…. Nasty) Surface prep is important on something like a wheel, kind of hard to color sand and shoot again.
My wheels need a coat of something, Imron in black, or powder coat maybe. I'll pass on the rim strip,, just not my thing.
Nice work Now I have another project for this winter.
it’s your bike.. WHo cares what someone else thinks..Same with this swap,, Maybe the OEM wheels needed paint anyway (mine do) maybe they had some nicks and road rash, maybe a rider just likes the 6 spoke look vs the 3 spoke..So he swapped while cleaning up the over all look, Lets face it, it’s a dated bike that is a blast to ride.. But looks or performance,and ability, we all make changes that do it for us..
I ride to the edge of my tires, most every ride,, But I see a lot of bikes, even some Super Hawks I know,, that have a mile wide chicken strip on um..Who cares, they ride um how they want, others ride a bit different,, No matter, we all ride what works for us, looks, performance, and ability.
I like the 6 spoke look.. and gloss black,,,and I’m thinking it’s just the lighting.. but they look to have a lot of ripple in / under the paint.. Do they? if so, was that intended? Is it the surface of the material or the paint? Imron has always flowed and covered well for me when I’ve sprayed it (don’t breathe that stuff…. Nasty) Surface prep is important on something like a wheel, kind of hard to color sand and shoot again.
My wheels need a coat of something, Imron in black, or powder coat maybe. I'll pass on the rim strip,, just not my thing.
Nice work
Now I have another project for this winter.For example, I'd love some magnesium wheels, but that's both because they look good and because they are much lighter than stock.
Last edited by Just_Nick; Oct 21, 2009 at 06:45 PM.
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I asked Bill about the weight difference, if any, out of curiosity. The six spokes look quite official, although I'd go without the stripes. But, hey, if we all rode identical bikes it would be pretty boring.
As to stealth bling......think BST carbon wheels.....painted the color of your choice!
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As to stealth bling......think BST carbon wheels.....painted the color of your choice!
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Bill the solid black six spokers are awesome and I think they make the bike "feel" faster. Hahaha. Consider it a performance increase. Now if you only paint the bike yellow it would be even faster.
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LOL - I thought this thread was about Cosmetic changes! What are you doing lurking here? If you want to see performance enhancing changes, stick to the performance threads.
Bill the solid black six spokers are awesome and I think they make the bike "feel" faster. Hahaha. Consider it a performance increase. Now if you only paint the bike yellow it would be even faster.
Bill the solid black six spokers are awesome and I think they make the bike "feel" faster. Hahaha. Consider it a performance increase. Now if you only paint the bike yellow it would be even faster.
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The wheels look great. I would like to do something similar but, please don't make me add up what I've spent on cosmetic changes
As far as performance enhancing changes "I know NoTHing"
I spent $6500 and a year of my evenings and weekends restoring a perfectly rideable K75. It was a head turner but the guy who rear-ended me had his head turned the wrong way
As far as performance enhancing changes "I know NoTHing"
I spent $6500 and a year of my evenings and weekends restoring a perfectly rideable K75. It was a head turner but the guy who rear-ended me had his head turned the wrong way
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I asked Bill about the weight difference, if any, out of curiosity. The six spokes look quite official, although I'd go without the stripes. But, hey, if we all rode identical bikes it would be pretty boring.
As to stealth bling......think BST carbon wheels.....painted the color of your choice!
Rex
As to stealth bling......think BST carbon wheels.....painted the color of your choice!
Rex
The second rule of carbon fiber is that you do not paint carbon fiber.
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If you're talking wheels, that's a good point, as painting may hide defects that arise over time, and you totally missed my feeble attempt at making a funny.
I'll add a smiley for you next time.
If you're talking carbon fiber parts in general, you're mistaken. Carbon fiber parts can be painted.
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If you're talking wheels, that's a good point, as painting may hide defects that arise over time, and you totally missed my feeble attempt at making a funny.
I'll add a smiley for you next time.
If you're talking carbon fiber parts in general, you're mistaken. Carbon fiber parts can be painted.
Rex
I'll add a smiley for you next time.
If you're talking carbon fiber parts in general, you're mistaken. Carbon fiber parts can be painted.
Rex
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Looks mean a lot to me, which is also the reason I'm going to paint my bike, however I would not sacrifice 200+ dollars for pure cosmetic. I'm not like those guys riding bling bikes, because that's not me.
For example, I'd love some magnesium wheels, but that's both because they look good and because they are much lighter than stock.
For example, I'd love some magnesium wheels, but that's both because they look good and because they are much lighter than stock.
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So I'm guessing that was a direct fit? It definitely updates the look of the bike. I'm curious about the weight difference as well but even without a reduction I still like it. I think it gives the bike a sportier and more modern look, three spoke wheels definitely date the machine.
LOOKS GREAT.
