January 13th, 2016, 10:39 PM | #1 |
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Light Weight Wheels Ninja 300?
I'm looking to get some light weight wheels for the ninja 300.
Need direction on which brand to look into and price range Also please direct me to the correct thread if it already exist. |
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January 14th, 2016, 12:44 AM | #2 |
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Here you go: https://www.ninjette.org/forums/show...9&postcount=81
Galespeed 3.00x17 http://japan.webike.net/products/21326231.html 4.00x17 http://japan.webike.net/products/21847151.html 4.50x17 http://japan.webike.net/products/21326237.html |
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January 14th, 2016, 12:49 PM | #3 |
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Using a blow torch on your wallet prices. I've done some nutty decisions in modifying my Ninja, but this would take he cake.
I haven't reach that level yet. My envy and best wished on anyone who does. http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/m...250r-2008-2012 http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/m...250r-2008-2012 |
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January 15th, 2016, 07:15 AM | #4 |
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$2500 for a set of forged ninja 250 wheels???
You can get a set of forged lightweight racing wheels for your car for that kind of money!! and a set of winter tires for your stock rims ...they do pack some serious sex appeal though. Better have Ohlins everything and decked out bike already if you're going to drop that kind of money on Marchesini wheels. |
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January 16th, 2016, 05:02 AM | #5 | |
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The price in Italy is 1680 EUR = ~1850 USD plus DHL shipping ~70 USD... By the way, it is the same with Andreani's. |
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February 4th, 2016, 10:48 AM | #6 |
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Adapt these and save yourself a boatload of money:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/191774007255...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT If I was going superbike I'd have already bought them. |
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February 4th, 2016, 04:14 PM | #7 | |
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February 4th, 2016, 04:16 PM | #8 |
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It might look a little funny but.....why couldn't you just run the wheel backwards?
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February 5th, 2016, 05:11 AM | #9 |
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The spokes are radiating in opposite directions from the middle, so if anything, the disc would go on the RH side. A look at pictures of the USA red bull rookies cup bikes confirms this. This wheelset comes from HMC who maintained all the KTMs when there was an American series.
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February 5th, 2016, 01:55 PM | #10 |
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Interesting, though how much difference would getting light weight wheels make on the the 300? I know that carbon fiber bst wheels are a big thing of bigger bikes but would it really be something that would make a difference on a 250/300.
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February 5th, 2016, 01:57 PM | #11 |
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Absolutely. Decreasing the unsprung mass and rotational mass is a big thing on smaller hp bikes!
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February 5th, 2016, 02:00 PM | #12 |
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Makes sense if I think of it that way.
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February 5th, 2016, 05:23 PM | #13 |
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February 5th, 2016, 05:26 PM | #14 | |
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February 5th, 2016, 08:30 PM | #15 |
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February 6th, 2016, 06:15 AM | #16 |
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Oops, your absolutely right. Several years ago we got ahold of several sets of these and put them on dirt bikes to race on go cart tracks. On the dirt bikes we had to flip them around because the calipers on the left.
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February 6th, 2016, 12:06 PM | #17 | |
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February 6th, 2016, 01:50 PM | #18 |
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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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I assume you're only talking about acceleration, not constant speed? Aero is better for constant speeds and it's crazy how light some of the toroidal aero wheels are. |
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July 2nd, 2016, 12:42 AM | #20 | |
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July 2nd, 2016, 05:25 AM | #21 |
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I'm guessing they have surface hardness treatment and/or heat treating. If the manufacturer suggested no PC, I'd probably listen
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July 2nd, 2016, 06:07 AM | #22 |
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Go on a personal diet would be the best bet, if your looking for weight loss of the bike.
I personally could stand to lose about 20 lbs, or 1 1/2 stones.
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July 2nd, 2016, 06:34 AM | #23 |
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I'm already tiny personally, though a good suggestion generally speaking. Also, the rider's weight is sprung -- wheels are unsprung. :P
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Heat is the problem. Too much for too long and you will change the heat treating and soften the wheel. The majority of the wheels I coat are forged factory Porsche race wheels, and I am very careful not to alter the heat treating. They are over $1500 each, and run on cars approaching 200 mph, so there's no room for error. I would say those wheels could be coated, but I would make sure the shop is experienced with wheels. I would quiz them about their process, and if they are not familiar with heat treating or "aging" of aluminum I would find someone that is. If they say anything out "outgassing" or "burn-off" I would run away... In the Las Vegas area, I would talk to Juan at Snail Motorsports (http://www.snailmotorsports.com/powder-coating). Jay www.apexcustomcoating.com |
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July 2nd, 2016, 07:09 AM | #25 | |
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For the cost of the rims, I don't see it as a viable option, unless your a professional racer on the moto gp circuit. But hey I've spent money on things I just wanted to have, for that reason, I wanted it. Like my titanium fasteners, I sure as hell didn't need them, I wanted them, and had to replace some of the OEM ones(rotor, caliper bolts, and rear sprocket nuts, etc..), a good enough excuse for me.
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This looks right up @Yakaru's alley:
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July 2nd, 2016, 08:43 AM | #28 | |
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My wheel (and more) swap sure seemed to help acceleration, even though it was only a few pounds (I've got many times that amount I could lose personally) and I did it mostly for the look. Mine, including the swingarm swap, new tires, and brakes was still less than half the cost of a set of these forged wheels. As with everything else, there are multiple levels at different price points, depending on how much you want to spend and what you're trying to get out of it. Most people think I'm crazy for spending what I did on a minor mostly-aesthetic change, even if they do like the results.
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But do you know anything about anodizing wheels? I'm curious now.
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July 2nd, 2016, 09:47 AM | #31 |
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My wheels are base coated with Reflectra and then have a Candy Purple coat applied. After that, clear coat to taste.
Also, the reason I'm interested I will admit is because I'm running out of projects. I think the only system I've got left to improve is brakes, unless I want to crack apart the engine or transmission which seems unlikely. |
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From what I gather most places don't care to do smaller jobs like 2 wheels, and there aren't that many shops around. |
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