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RickyJ · 03-23-2007, 05:59 AM

I have a pair of BlackstoneTek (BST) carbon wheels and in almost three years of service they haven't leaked any air. No experience with Dymags.

Without any other modifications the motorcycle accelerates, brakes, and corners easier. My BSTs replaced forged aluminum OZs on an Aprilia RSV and the difference was truly amazing. You feel it immediately. The bike developed no bad habits, quite the contrary in fact: on many rides better fuel economy was noted!

The downside for me is post-crash damage- I would personally err on the side of caution and swap out a carbon wheel if there are any doubts about integrity.

earthspirit60 · 03-23-2007, 07:17 AM

I have a ZRX1200R with forged aluminum wheels for $1200. It made a noticable difference in handling and ride.

What about spacing, and speedometer drive? Are these compatible wheels? (The ZX9 wheels don't directly fit) and the sprocke mounting is different and may not have a cush drive.

My next step is the OHLINS shocks. Currently, I have "flipped" my e-centic chain adjuster for quicker steering, but with the OHLINS, I sould be able to put them back and raise the ride height with the shocks... but I degress. I would go forged aluminum, for durabilities sake.

earthspirit60 · 03-23-2007, 07:37 AM

Maybe that is why they are so light...losing 20lbs of air and all

The_AirHawk · 03-23-2007, 11:57 AM

The only qualm I would have on a daily-rider would be durability questions. But, that all depends on the roads you have to ride, etc. If it's full of potholes and crap, I'd skip the carbon and go with forged.

(or, being' the cheap-arse bastitch I am, I'd skip the whole thing "new wheel" thing and just ride it - but that's me)

JoeBlade · 03-23-2007, 05:01 PM

they are ZRX wheels so it's a bolt on.

Ps. When you get the shocks keep the eccentric flipped and give yourself about a 10-15mm lift with the shocks. Then drop the front about 1/2 inch. You'll love it.

JoeBlade · 03-23-2007, 05:02 PM

What brand are you running? Does it see street use or just track use?

03-23-2007, 05:59 AM	#1
RickyJ Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1	Re: Carbon Wheels I have a pair of BlackstoneTek (BST) carbon wheels and in almost three years of service they haven't leaked any air. No experience with Dymags. Without any other modifications the motorcycle accelerates, brakes, and corners easier. My BSTs replaced forged aluminum OZs on an Aprilia RSV and the difference was truly amazing. You feel it immediately. The bike developed no bad habits, quite the contrary in fact: on many rides better fuel economy was noted! The downside for me is post-crash damage- I would personally err on the side of caution and swap out a carbon wheel if there are any doubts about integrity.

03-23-2007, 07:17 AM	#2
earthspirit60 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 88	Re: Carbon Fiber Wheels on a Daily Rider? I have a ZRX1200R with forged aluminum wheels for $1200. It made a noticable difference in handling and ride. What about spacing, and speedometer drive? Are these compatible wheels? (The ZX9 wheels don't directly fit) and the sprocke mounting is different and may not have a cush drive. My next step is the OHLINS shocks. Currently, I have "flipped" my e-centic chain adjuster for quicker steering, but with the OHLINS, I sould be able to put them back and raise the ride height with the shocks... but I degress. I would go forged aluminum, for durabilities sake.

03-23-2007, 07:37 AM	#3
earthspirit60 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 88	Re: Carbon Fiber Wheels on a Daily Rider? Maybe that is why they are so light...losing 20lbs of air and all

03-23-2007, 11:57 AM	#4
The_AirHawk Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Livin' in a Van: down by the Mariana Trench Posts: 10,891	Re: Carbon Fiber Wheels on a Daily Rider? The only qualm I would have on a daily-rider would be durability questions. But, that all depends on the roads you have to ride, etc. If it's full of potholes and crap, I'd skip the carbon and go with forged. (or, being' the cheap-arse bastitch I am, I'd skip the whole thing "new wheel" thing and just ride it - but that's me) __________________ *Parfois, on fait pas semblant* Sometimes, it's not pretend Oderint Dum Metuant Let them hate so long as they fear политики предпочитают безоружных крестьян Politicians Prefer Unarmed Peasants Nothing to see here, Citizen. Move along now...

03-23-2007, 05:01 PM	#5
JoeBlade Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 49	Re: Carbon Fiber Wheels on a Daily Rider? they are ZRX wheels so it's a bolt on. Ps. When you get the shocks keep the eccentric flipped and give yourself about a 10-15mm lift with the shocks. Then drop the front about 1/2 inch. You'll love it.

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03-23-2007, 05:02 PM	#6
JoeBlade Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 49	Re: Carbon Fiber Wheels on a Daily Rider? What brand are you running? Does it see street use or just track use?