My new-to-me PVM's arrived today. In great condition after the trip across the pond from Canadia
Many Thanks to Chayko (Pelican Parts) who could not have been more helpful when faced with a babbling Englishman suffering from 'ohcrapIjusthavetohavethose-itis' with a side affection of 'shiny-syndrome'.
I can't be happier with them - its common knowledge that lighter wheels are an easy performance gain but I could have never have justified the cost of new ones. Luckily I was in the right place at the right time (virtually speaking) and secured this secondhand set for considerably less than the price of a new set. They are in great condition, the tyres look in good condition and even though they are not what I normally run, I'll give then a try anyway before fitting a new set of SuperCorsas. I'm really looking forward to getting them on the BCR and seeing the difference at the track..
Now, the delicious debate concerning the paint colour of of the front wheel can begin. I'm tempted to leave it white, but have already been assured that this would be a cock-up of monumental proportions and that it should be made to be Pacific Blue 2 immediately.
All comments/opinions/general abuse on the subject gratefully received..
Last edited by DPG on Thu Oct 22, 2015 9:25 pm, edited 1 time in total.
I have them on the OEM wheels. They were on when I bought it years ago and never took them off. I kind of like them even though some day's i think they are a little juvenile. Only some days though:
first thing to ask is are they magnesium? if so leave them as they are as it's very difficult ( i.e. expensive) to paint mags.
if they're aluminium then i'd go for 2 different colours
Leave 'em white, looks cool.
My old GSXR 1000 track day bike had white Dymags and with carbon disc carriers as well was noticably easier to flick through esses and track day rubber lasted longer.
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I would leave them white; at least in the first instance. Try it for the life of a front tyre and see what you think. Yes, the blue front looks great in the standard colour scheme but these aren't standard and they look better than the standard wheels as well.
R1200GS TC. Triple Black
R1200S. It’s gone. Had it 11yrs. My favourite bike in 42yrs riding.
Nice purchase!
I had a set on the mongrel r1100s I built. Make a noticeable difference in handling.
Don't bother painting the wheel, they look good as is. Save the money to spend on something useful like tyres or fuel!!!
Gus
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