quikgix
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posted November 17, 2010 07:21 AM
Carbon fiber wheels
I have question about carbon fiber wheels and what to expect from them. for example my bike goes 8.80's with stock wheels(zx-14) how much will BST wheels shave off my times?
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Shane661
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posted November 17, 2010 09:13 AM
 Edited By: Shane661 on 17 Nov 2010 17:14
I have them and I wouldn't expect more than .10, if that, based on what the bike ran with stock wheels.
I have not done back-to-back tests though, so ymmv.
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shiphteey
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posted November 17, 2010 02:04 PM
When I went to carbon the 12R was more wheelie prone.
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2000redrocket
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posted November 17, 2010 02:30 PM
if anything put one on the rear but then the tire slip on the rim on a launch may be a issue.
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posted November 17, 2010 10:01 PM
If you are good and consistent, they will pick you up at least a tenth......
tire slip on the rim......? I have always turned the rim in the tire, no matter what wheel i was running......, if you launch hard, and know how to make it hook, it happens.
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quikgix
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posted November 18, 2010 07:23 AM
Maybe I'll spray it instead! lol
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Shane661
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posted November 18, 2010 07:24 AM
Edited By: Shane661 on 18 Nov 2010 15:44
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If you are good and consistent, they will pick you up at least a tenth......
tire slip on the rim......? I have always turned the rim in the tire, no matter what wheel i was running......, if you launch hard, and know how to make it hook, it happens.
BST rims are very prone to having the wheel spin in the rim. In fact, the wider rims (6.25" and up) come treated to help prevent this. I have spun the tire at least 180 degrees in a day...on mid 1.4's, and 18-22 psi. This is a well-known issue with these rims.
I was even talking with an FBG guy, and he was commenting on how the bead does not lock tightly on the BST's.
I own the rims, and I am pretty consistent. I don't feel they are worth .10 with no other changes. Now, with some setup changes, they will help, and you might see that .10. The rims are just one piece of the puzzle, though.
All that being said, I love the rims. 
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posted November 18, 2010 02:44 PM
OK,for dragracing or LSR,but not to good for the street riding guy so I`ve heard....It must be side load on CF......
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shiphteey
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posted November 19, 2010 04:38 AM
I didn't have any problems with them on the street....even landed a big 170 mph wheelie going over a hill.
If you can afford em, get em. They don't translate to the best bang for the buck in a straight line contest but it does help. Good in the roll-ons too.
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