Wider rear rim RACE LEGAL?

krolinked · November 28th, 2012, 10:16 PM

If i get one of those aftermarket wider rims for the rear will I be unable to race in any 250 orgs?

Zombiphone · November 28th, 2012, 11:52 PM

Well, depending on where you want to race. If you head up north, AFM has a superbike class that should allow that, but you couldn't race in their production class.

If you want to race all over, I THINK wera west has a class that formula 250s can run in, but once again, you couldn't run in their superstock class.

The new Willow series has still yet to release their rulebook or expected list of classes, so you may be able to race it there, too, if they also end up having a formula based 250 class.

But, you could not currently race a 250 without stock wheels at CVMA unless you want to race a bunch of 650s and a 250 2 stroke in Formula 2.

If you just want to do trackdays, have at it. But if you want to race it, it really wouldn't be a worthwhile investment

Dmented · November 29th, 2012, 07:16 AM

you REALLY want a wider rear rim on your 250?
most cats already scrape hard parts and bodywork. you trying to have it more stable at full lean or sumfin?

krolinked · December 2nd, 2012, 11:47 PM

I want it to lean mooooorrrrrrr. Like R6 Status!

Trailerboy531 · December 3rd, 2012, 12:03 AM

So you're parting out your 250, and want a wider rim for it? You're confusing!

On the other hand, don't get the rim. If you want to lean more GET YOUR BUTT OFF THE SEAT

Dmented · December 3rd, 2012, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by krolinked

I want it to lean mooooorrrrrrr. Like R6 Status!

maaaan... you need to visit the "LEAN" thread... some of us are scraping bodywork on our 250's. most of us drag shifter lever (i know i do). ninja's lean homie, you just gotta make it happen!

csmith12 · December 3rd, 2012, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krolinked

I want it to lean mooooorrrrrrr. Like R6 Status!

I know EXACTLY how you feel brother. Check here.

Some great pics in there and some nuggets of great setup info. In the end, I just came to realize that without heavy modification, a 250 isn't gunna lean at speed like a 600 and feel as planted.

Add your pics in there while your there.

tooblekain · December 7th, 2012, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dmented

maaaan... you need to visit the "LEAN" thread... some of us are scraping bodywork on our 250's. most of us drag shifter lever (i know i do). ninja's lean homie, you just gotta make it happen!

+1...when I rode Nemesis's "A" Race bike I really leaned it over and thought it was getting unstable...turns out I was scraping his Totsubo Exhaust!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by krolinked

If i get one of those aftermarket wider rims for the rear will I be unable to race in any 250 orgs?

Yes, but you will be limiting yourself with what classes you can race. IMO, stick with OEM wheel and just use a wider tire like a 140 or 150

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dmented

you REALLY want a wider rear rim on your 250?
most cats already scrape hard parts and bodywork. you trying to have it more stable at full lean or sumfin?

You can accomplish the same thing with going with a wider tire. I think the widest you can go is 150. OEM is 130. Have you tried a 140 or 150 rear tire to see if that helps?

Peanut_EOD · December 7th, 2012, 08:38 PM

It's only illegal if you get caught. However if you're going to cheat you might want to do something that actually gives you an advantage.

htdub · December 8th, 2012, 09:12 AM

What would a wider wheel do? The profile of a 140 tire is great on the stock rim.

Lot of local guys are running a 120 rear, how about a skinnier wheel

November 28th, 2012, 10:16 PM	#1
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November 29th, 2012, 07:16 AM	#3
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December 2nd, 2012, 11:47 PM	#4
krolinked Nerd Name: Chris Location: Tujunga Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ducati Hyperstrada Posts: 672	I want it to lean mooooorrrrrrr. Like R6 Status! __________________________________________________ It doesn't LOOK that steep. But you can go first...

December 3rd, 2012, 12:03 AM	#5
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	So you're parting out your 250, and want a wider rim for it? You're confusing! On the other hand, don't get the rim. If you want to lean more GET YOUR BUTT OFF THE SEAT __________________________________________________ CVMA #531

December 7th, 2012, 08:38 PM	#9
Peanut_EOD ninjette.org sage Name: Peanut Location: Senoia, GA Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): Green 2013 ZX-6R Posts: 723	It's only illegal if you get caught. However if you're going to cheat you might want to do something that actually gives you an advantage. __________________________________________________ http://www.simplysurrealphotography....es/peanut2.png

November 28th, 2012, 11:52 PM	#2
Zombiphone CVMA/AFM #72 Name: Tiffani Location: Los Angeles, Ca Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Racebike), 2015 FZ-07(Tourer), 2001 KX65(LOL bike) Posts: A lot.	Well, depending on where you want to race. If you head up north, AFM has a superbike class that should allow that, but you couldn't race in their production class. If you want to race all over, I THINK wera west has a class that formula 250s can run in, but once again, you couldn't run in their superstock class. The new Willow series has still yet to release their rulebook or expected list of classes, so you may be able to race it there, too, if they also end up having a formula based 250 class. But, you could not currently race a 250 without stock wheels at CVMA unless you want to race a bunch of 650s and a 250 2 stroke in Formula 2. If you just want to do trackdays, have at it. But if you want to race it, it really wouldn't be a worthwhile investment

December 8th, 2012, 09:12 AM	#10
htdub ninjette.org member Name: Hien Location: Vancouver,BC Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): triumph Posts: 116	What would a wider wheel do? The profile of a 140 tire is great on the stock rim. Lot of local guys are running a 120 rear, how about a skinnier wheel

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