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Old February 6th, 2016, 01:50 PM   #18
SLOWn60
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Name: Bill
Location: St Ives, BC (Shuswap Lake)
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Motorcycle(s): 2012 250R (Red), 2005 VFR800A (Red), CRF450X (Red), 2012 F800GS (Wants to be Red!)

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MOTM - Nov '15
If you really want to FEEL (and measure) the difference lighter wheels make; try a pedal road bike with regular, spoked wheels then a light aero wheel set. It will blow you away the difference! However; on a motorcycle you want to make damn sure you don't compromise wheel strength!
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