New Wheels (CF)

[Stocky]

Just got some BST Carbon Wheels for the Gixxer.

Yes Simon, they are very light.

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/15245530068937.JPG

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/15245530087985.JPG

[BANDITROD]

fuckin hell they look sweet mate i reckon it would be an even better ride now mate

[WATEVR]

drool...wipe...drool...wipe, awesome mate

[oldskool]

Fuckin WOW Fuckin!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Thruan]

shit yeah!! would love a set of them, but i got no need. and there most prob worth more then my whole bike lol

[Budda]

you gonna paint them ? [:0]:([:I][B)]
i see the carbon fever is strong in oz
very cool rims
i was asked by a customer ones too putt some tires on a sett
i was to scared to putt them in the machine
so we putt them on by hand it took 3 guyes

[Stocky]

Thanks guys.

No I'm not going to paint them.

The guys at the shop did suggest we not fit tyres and just hang them on the wall to look at (beer in hand)

;)

[zx12argh]

holy shit [:O] that is hot... gotta ask tho - do you live in fear of pot holes now tho? How tough are these puppies?

[fimpBIKES]

man thats sweet

have u taken a spin yet?
my forged ally CZ's make the TLR flick like a 2fitty

cant imagine what carbon would do for handling!!!!



ps- also, are u in the market for a husband? [:x]

[Stocky]

They are tougher than alloy wheels but do tend to fail in a more dramatic fasion.

The kind of force required to break them kind of makes the failure mode irellevant though as that kind of force on the wheels means you have lots of other problems LOL

It does make the handling very impressive.

Hard to describe, it turns better, rides bumps better, holds a line better, accelerates better, stops better ... it's better.

fimp...... I'd be flattered you'd proposition me like that but I know you only want me for my body ..... ;)

[Z Power]

Pass me the tissues i am spent

[Gix11]

I guerssed they'd be light mate, but I know you. How light EXACTLY are they?

[Watto]

schweeet mate!!!!

[evad]

stocky those are some seriously trick bits:D:D:D:D
Think I need a Santa like yours:D

[Stocky]

Yes Simon the stock wheels are

The Stock wheels are

Front - 4.66 Kg
Rear - 7.62 Kg

The BST's are

Front 2.49 Kg
Rear 4.71 Kg

Thats a weight reduction of

Front - 2.16 Kg
Rear - 2.91 Kg
Total - 5.08 Kg

When you consider the weight is mosly lost from the rim and not so much the hub it's actualy the "moment of inertia" that is the most significant improvment.

Without getting techinical BST claim a 55% imoprovment on the front and a 65% improvment on the rear compared to the stock rims.

That's 20% better than forged / magnesium rims too.

They really make a massive difference to the bike. More than any other single mod I've done.

[Pab13]

They are some nice wheels mate and i will be the first to say i'm jealous you lucky basted.

[HueyonaBlade]

quote:Originally posted by Stocky


Yes Simon the stock wheels are

The Stock wheels are

Front - 4.66 Kg
Rear - 7.62 Kg

The BST's are

Front 2.49 Kg
Rear 4.71 Kg

Thats a weight reduction of

Front - 2.16 Kg
Rear - 2.91 Kg
Total - 5.08 Kg

When you consider the weight is mosly lost from the rim and not so much the hub it's actualy the "moment of inertia" that is the most significant improvment.

Without getting techinical BST claim a 55% imoprovment on the front and a 65% improvment on the rear compared to the stock rims.

That's 20% better than forged / magnesium rims too.

They really make a massive difference to the bike. More than any other single mod I've done.




Stocky with an amzing amount of time spent with scales and an envious amount of goods for the scooter are you recieving parcells from Columbia by any chance[^]
P.S. The whole package will probably be bought back by Suzuki to be shown in the head office in Japan........sweet

[Stocky]

Ah .... no .... nothing from Columbia, just no life ;)

Suzuki can't have it..... well not unless they REALLY want it .... money talks