nohto
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posted October 06, 2005 06:34 PM
Which wheels should I choose$$$$$$$
Cycle Gear damaged my rear wheel recently and has to give me $620.00. I am wanting to use that and pay the difference an get a set of aftermarket wheels. Something that isn't to disco. 2000 Red ZX-12. Don't want to pay a fortune either. Any suggestions appreciated.
  
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kawasabi
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posted October 07, 2005 03:40 AM
 Edited By: kawasabi on 7 Oct 2005 04:42
carrozerria wheels, close copies of marchenses....
These are sold but you should be able to find a set.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4578312785
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eastbaydave
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posted October 07, 2005 07:30 AM
I love my wheels! 
http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/058/863/841275-5spoke.jpg
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02' ZRX1200
00' ZX12R sold
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trenace
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posted October 07, 2005 10:32 AM
Just talking about looks, and one reported weight figure, I used to not be impressed with Carrozzerias, but their latest forged aluminum wheels are knocking me out with their combination of price and appearance (don't have a weight figure but I am guessing they aren't heavier or not much heavier than other forged aluminums.)
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nohto
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posted October 07, 2005 07:11 PM
quote:
Just talking about looks, and one reported weight figure, I used to not be impressed with Carrozzerias, but their latest forged aluminum wheels are knocking me out with their combination of price and appearance (don't have a weight figure but I am guessing they aren't heavier or not much heavier than other forged aluminums.)
What's up Tren. How you been?
I like the looks of the stock wheels especially since I stripped them. What wheels are you referring to?
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trenace
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posted October 07, 2005 11:28 PM
Edited By: trenace on 8 Oct 2005 00:29
Pretty good, Nohto, thanks! You?
Here's a fairly good thread on them:
http://www.ducati.ms/ubbthreads/printthread.php?Cat=&Board=Ducati&main=161784&type=thread
For the Y-spoke style the pic on eBay that Kawasabi posted is as good a pic as any:
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nohto
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posted October 07, 2005 11:39 PM
I am hanging in there. Been slammed at work lately, but can't really complain. How is the build going?
I saw those wheels, and I was going to bid on them, but couldn't get a answer if they would fit my bike, and didn't really want to buy a used set of wheels with a scratch to top it off. Good price though.
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trenace
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posted October 08, 2005 01:01 AM
Edited By: trenace on 8 Oct 2005 02:02
I've been hung up on no parts.
No CP pistons yet. No JMC swingarm yet (though ordered it in early May.) No Marzocchi fork, race fairing etc yet either.
Looks like ya gotta order stuff at least 6 months before you need it, at least in some cases...
I don't have the Bear short stacks yet either. Did Mr Hill change his e-mail, does anyone know? I am not sure if he got my e-mail.
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nohto
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posted October 08, 2005 01:03 AM
I don't know, but I thought he said something about getting some in a week or so ago.
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trenace
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posted October 08, 2005 01:05 AM
Edited By: trenace on 8 Oct 2005 02:09
He did. I e-mailed him but no reply which is very unlike him. Actually I've been "in line" for them since June but perhaps I got accidentally bumped off or something.
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nohto
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posted October 08, 2005 01:10 AM
Didn't they just have a meet at Maxton?
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trenace
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posted October 08, 2005 01:17 AM
Sometime right around now... that could possibly be it.
My goal of making it this October was obviously blown by the no parts situation. I was looking forward to hopefully meeting Mr Hill at that time. Perhaps he will make it in the spring as well, but though I would like to meet him, I would rather see him achieve his goal this time and not need to go back!
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nohto
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posted October 08, 2005 01:23 AM
If it was me, I wouldn't wait to go all the way to Max. to test/tune my bike. That seems like a very inneficient way of doing it. There has to be somewhere closer and more convenient available to him.
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lietoome
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posted October 08, 2005 05:43 AM
Nohto,
that 'subject' was discussed before when his son had the mishap and destroyed the header pipe. The guy is set in his ways that he is gonna race there....actually it was a rather dramatic thread as I recall. From the vids of Maxton, its a death-trap waiting to happen...I voiced my opinion, as did others, but Vincent was very adamant that there was nowhere else he could race. Me personally, I'd bribe or make friends with an air traffic controller at a less than busy airport before I EVER ran at Maxton.
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nohto
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posted October 08, 2005 05:58 AM
I can understand that he wants to run at Maxton, I am just talking about the testing/tuning aspect. To each is own. Now that I have hijacked my own thread,
WHAT FUCKIN WHEELS ARE THE BEST BUY, PERFORMANCE, LOOKING for a 2000 12? I haven't really found anything that stands out above the rest.
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eastbaydave
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posted October 08, 2005 06:25 AM
Edited By: eastbaydave on 8 Oct 2005 07:27
quote:
I can understand that he wants to run at Maxton, I am just talking about the testing/tuning aspect. To each is own. Now that I have hijacked my own thread,
WHAT FUCKIN WHEELS ARE THE BEST BUY, PERFORMANCE, LOOKING for a 2000 12? I haven't really found anything that stands out above the rest.
guess you didn't read the link I posted?
I've had the Dymags on for 5 years now. I've hit BIG potholes, 3" rocks, birds. They haven't dented or bent or anything. Like a Timex watch, "takes a lickin' & keeps on ticken'...."
I love them....
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More pics of my bike here:
http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=58863
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Enjoy the ride!
02' ZRX1200
00' ZX12R sold
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