Forged wheels design.

psych0hans · March 23rd, 2016, 02:43 AM

Hi guys, I'm planning on getting into the business of manufacturing forged wheels for lightweight motorcycles. I need your help to decide on the design I should go in for. The guys on the 390 forum I'm on feel I should stick with the stock 390 design, but since I'll only be making one design for all bikes, I would rather have a design everyone approves off. Here are the options : -

1) 5 V/Y design.

2) 5 Spoke Design

3) 6 Spoke Design

4) 7/multi spoke design

AwDang · March 23rd, 2016, 02:45 AM

don't care as long as their lighter than OE and reasonably priced.

Somchai · March 23rd, 2016, 03:41 AM

Hans what a great idea

I've voted for 6-Spoke (Honda)-Design, please make them in 3.50"-F and 4.50"-R and as light as possible.
Would be happy to buy a set

adouglas · March 23rd, 2016, 04:03 AM

Cleaning complicated wheels is a PITA.

Fewer spokes, smoother curves (no nooks and crannies) is what would appeal to me.

subxero · March 23rd, 2016, 05:56 AM

always been a fan of the Y designs. various ones. Check out some of the Y wheels on the Aprilia's I like a fair amount of those.

csmith12 · March 23rd, 2016, 07:13 AM

Yes please!

crazymadbastard · March 23rd, 2016, 07:14 AM

I would look into doing semi-custom modular wire wheels for the cafe racer crowd. You can offer a base rim and hub that can be machined to fit bearings axles and offer spacers for fitment.

LittleRedNinjette · March 23rd, 2016, 07:27 AM

fan of the 5 spoke.

choneofakind · March 23rd, 2016, 08:49 AM

Interesting, Hans. I might ask you some questions in PM on the facebook.

CaliGrrl · March 23rd, 2016, 09:41 AM

I like the 5-spoke one!

Roark · March 23rd, 2016, 11:05 AM

I like the straight, multi spoke options

cadd · March 23rd, 2016, 01:21 PM

I like the 5 and 6 spoke designs.

Geezer-60 · March 23rd, 2016, 02:17 PM

What, no engraved flames or skulls???? But seriously, I like the 12 spoke white ones!

InvisiBill · March 24th, 2016, 07:07 AM

I personally like pretty simple wheels. I think I prefer 5-spoke over 6, though even the 7's can look ok.* I don't mind a bit of curve in the spokes, and like them to be at least swept a bit (most of the 5/6-spoke ones here are, and my VRossi's are). One thing I dislike about my VRossi wheels is that the front and rear have different amounts of sweep, because they seem to have used the same design strategy, but with hubs of different sizes. The rear seems much more swept than the front because the spokes are shorter.

I dislike the V/Y designs. I think they just come off as too cluttered and busy in most cases (though the thin V spokes can be fairly simple too). Meh, just not my thing.

My favorites of those pics are the OZ 5- and 6-spoke black ones, and the last 7-spoke ones (Marchesini?).

* Despite my general OCD for symmetry, I think I like odd-number spoked wheels because it makes me want to rotate the wheel to achieve symmetry. That obviously just moves the non-symmetry elsewhere, so I just want to keep rotating it. Odd = motion!

This:

always looks like this to me:

HoneyBadgerRy · March 24th, 2016, 08:30 AM

5 Spoke rims have a sweet spot in my heart, but those 10 Y spoke rims look sweet.

psych0hans · April 16th, 2016, 07:17 AM

5 spoke design is the clear winner, On this forum AND on RC390-forum.com. Will pursue this design and give updates whenever possible.

View Poll Results: Which design would suit small bikes like R3/Ninja 250/300/ RC/Duke 390/CBR250/300.
5V/Y design	5	22.73%
5 spoke design	12	54.55%
6 spoke design	7	31.82%
7/Multi spoke design	5	22.73%
Others, please post pics if possible	0	0%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 22. You may not vote on this poll

March 23rd, 2016, 02:43 AM	#1
psych0hans ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Hansveer Location: Bombay, India Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r - Track whore, Ninja 300 - SOLD, KTM RC390 - Orange Hulk, Ducati 899 Panigale - Red Devil. Posts: A lot.	Forged wheels design. Hi guys, I'm planning on getting into the business of manufacturing forged wheels for lightweight motorcycles. I need your help to decide on the design I should go in for. The guys on the 390 forum I'm on feel I should stick with the stock 390 design, but since I'll only be making one design for all bikes, I would rather have a design everyone approves off. Here are the options : - 1) 5 V/Y design. 2) 5 Spoke Design 3) 6 Spoke Design 4) 7/multi spoke design __________________________________________________ GETTING BACK INTO RIDING? Read this. Last futzed with by psych0hans; March 23rd, 2016 at 10:08 AM.

March 23rd, 2016, 02:45 AM	#2
AwDang ninjette.org guru Name: Pat Location: SW VA Join Date: Feb 2015 Motorcycle(s): 286, 296, 599, 799 Posts: 436	don't care as long as their lighter than OE and reasonably priced.
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March 23rd, 2016, 03:41 AM	#3
Somchai Freedom for Germany Location: This World Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R-FI Posts: A lot.	Hans what a great idea I've voted for 6-Spoke (Honda)-Design, please make them in 3.50"-F and 4.50"-R and as light as possible. Would be happy to buy a set
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March 23rd, 2016, 04:03 AM	#4
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	Cleaning complicated wheels is a PITA. Fewer spokes, smoother curves (no nooks and crannies) is what would appeal to me. __________________________________________________ I am NOT an adrenaline junkie, I'm a skill junkie. - csmith12 Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est. Heri historia. Cras mysterium. Hodie donum est. Carpe diem.
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March 23rd, 2016, 05:56 AM	#5
subxero dirty boy Name: Joe Location: Johnstown, PA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '14	always been a fan of the Y designs. various ones. Check out some of the Y wheels on the Aprilia's I like a fair amount of those. __________________________________________________ I love the smell of burning pre-mix in the morning I don't think I'm a lot dumber than you thought that I think that I thought I was once.
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March 23rd, 2016, 07:13 AM	#6
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Yes please! __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School
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March 23rd, 2016, 07:14 AM	#7
crazymadbastard I'm crazy,your excuse is? Name: Winston Location: Connecticut Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.	I would look into doing semi-custom modular wire wheels for the cafe racer crowd. You can offer a base rim and hub that can be machined to fit bearings axles and offer spacers for fitment. __________________________________________________ My Cafe Racer Build My intro post
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March 23rd, 2016, 07:27 AM	#8
LittleRedNinjette Certified Troublemaker Name: Teri Location: Hamilton, NJ Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250r "Pikachu", 2017 Ninja 650 "Epona" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Aug '13, Aug '14, Feb '17	fan of the 5 spoke. __________________________________________________ Raven's Rejuvenation A bruise is a lesson... and each lesson makes us better...
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March 23rd, 2016, 08:49 AM	#9
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Interesting, Hans. I might ask you some questions in PM on the facebook.

March 23rd, 2016, 09:41 AM	#10
CaliGrrl ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kerry Location: Ventura, CA Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16	I like the 5-spoke one!
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March 23rd, 2016, 11:05 AM	#11
Roark ninjette.org sage Name: James Location: Lakeland Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninjette Posts: 809	I like the straight, multi spoke options __________________________________________________ "That's what" -she
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March 23rd, 2016, 01:21 PM	#12
cadd cadd cadd cadd Name: Cadd Location: 41°21'13.1"N, 74°41'37.4"W Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 300 Posts: A lot. MOTM - May '15	I like the 5 and 6 spoke designs. __________________________________________________ Riding it like I financed it.
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March 23rd, 2016, 02:17 PM	#13
Geezer-60 ninjette.org member Name: A.P. Location: Butler County, PA Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2007 BMW F800s, Former 2011 Ninja 250r Posts: 117	What, no engraved flames or skulls???? But seriously, I like the 12 spoke white ones! __________________________________________________ Inertia shouldn't define potential.
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March 24th, 2016, 07:07 AM	#14
InvisiBill EX500 full of EX250 parts Name: Bill Location: Grand Rapids-ish, MI Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): '18 Ninja 400 • '09 Ninja 500R (selling) • '98 VFR800 (project) • '85 Vulcan VN700 (sold) Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Aug '15	I personally like pretty simple wheels. I think I prefer 5-spoke over 6, though even the 7's can look ok.* I don't mind a bit of curve in the spokes, and like them to be at least swept a bit (most of the 5/6-spoke ones here are, and my VRossi's are). One thing I dislike about my VRossi wheels is that the front and rear have different amounts of sweep, because they seem to have used the same design strategy, but with hubs of different sizes. The rear seems much more swept than the front because the spokes are shorter. I dislike the V/Y designs. I think they just come off as too cluttered and busy in most cases (though the thin V spokes can be fairly simple too). Meh, just not my thing. My favorites of those pics are the OZ 5- and 6-spoke black ones, and the last 7-spoke ones (Marchesini?). * Despite my general OCD for symmetry, I think I like odd-number spoked wheels because it makes me want to rotate the wheel to achieve symmetry. That obviously just moves the non-symmetry elsewhere, so I just want to keep rotating it. Odd = motion! This: always looks like this to me: __________________________________________________ * Unregistered, I'm not your mom and I'm not paying for your parts, so do whatever you want with your own bike. *
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March 24th, 2016, 08:30 AM	#15
HoneyBadgerRy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ryan Location: Beaufort SC Join Date: Aug 2015 Motorcycle(s): 05 Ninja 250, 04 KTM 625 SMC, 01 Xc250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	5 Spoke rims have a sweet spot in my heart, but those 10 Y spoke rims look sweet. __________________________________________________ Because Unregistered sucks at riding.

April 16th, 2016, 07:17 AM	#16
psych0hans ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Hansveer Location: Bombay, India Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r - Track whore, Ninja 300 - SOLD, KTM RC390 - Orange Hulk, Ducati 899 Panigale - Red Devil. Posts: A lot.	5 spoke design is the clear winner, On this forum AND on RC390-forum.com. Will pursue this design and give updates whenever possible. __________________________________________________ GETTING BACK INTO RIDING? Read this.
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