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posted June 06, 2007 05:21 PM
 Edited By: zx1kr on 6 Jun 2007 18:25
BST CARBON FIBER WHEELS!!!!
I have a set coming for a 14 right now. I'll post pics & give my riding impression when they're installed
If the weights are right the 14 loses more than 10 pounds on the rear wheel alone. Thats unspung, rotational mass. Gone!
I'm just alittle amped.....
The weights are running 4.6 lbs on the front wheel & 5.9 lbs on the rear wheel. The 14's rear wheel weighs over 16 lbs w/o carrier, sprocket or disc!
We are a new dealer for the best Carbon Fiber wheels made. Bikeland members are assured pricing that will not be beat!
Contact me through my site or call me at the shop.
Bill
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johnsonzx14
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posted June 06, 2007 06:21 PM
how much
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3boysand3bikes
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posted June 06, 2007 07:24 PM
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how much
"We are a new dealer for the best Carbon Fiber wheels made. Bikeland members are assured pricing that will not be beat!
Contact me through my site or call me at the shop."
You will have to call him for a price...
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dubious
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posted June 06, 2007 08:18 PM
Nice!
I have wanted some for a long time now....
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posted June 06, 2007 09:22 PM
Also been eyeing those out, very nice...
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posted June 06, 2007 09:55 PM
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Be ready to buy 1/2 of your bike again
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zx1kr
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posted June 07, 2007 09:20 AM
Call me for pricing! I assure you that you won't get a lower price unless you are a dealer yourself! If you guys can get a group buy (5 sets or more) together I'll do even better for you!
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posted June 07, 2007 09:25 AM
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Be ready to buy 1/2 of your bike again
Not quite that much!
But a 1/4 to 1/3 wouldn't be too far off. But, if the performance gains are dramatic then it's money well spent! I'll be road testing them myself. I will give you guys my opinion on them. I am of the opinion that suspension & lightening of unsprung weight are by far the easiest , most reliable & most effective performance gains you can make for the are Sport rider out there!
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posted June 07, 2007 12:47 PM
zx1kr are you going to do a dyno run for a before and after? I want to see hp with a 10lb weight loss. I love these wheels..not sure how they would hold up for dragracing...i heard good and bad.
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shane661
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posted June 07, 2007 03:08 PM
Really...like failures?? I thought they were super-strong compared to factory wheels?
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dubious
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posted June 07, 2007 04:30 PM
If you do a search, they tested several types and materials for wheels in a press, the BST were the toughest!
They easily surpased the euro dot standards, and the test results were amazing.
about 50 yrs ago everyone was scared of aluminum too.....
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posted June 07, 2007 05:18 PM
im gonna try heading out to bills shop tomorrow, i wanna see em on a 14 
if i do get out there ill take some pics and post up.
does anyone watch unique autosports on the speed channel? bills painter john did mark eckos truck, very cool episode. i also used to work with chet, the guy who does all the wiring for unique.
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zx1kr
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posted June 07, 2007 05:49 PM
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zx1kr are you going to do a dyno run for a before and after? I want to see hp with a 10lb weight loss. I love these wheels..not sure how they would hold up for dragracing...i heard good and bad.
There supposed to be good for about a .2 second reduction in the 1/4 mile. I actually just took delivery on a rear wheel. This thing is sooo light it wouldn't make a good paperweight!
Durability is supposed to be 2nd to none.
I'm taking pics right now, the wheel isn't mounted yet. Just some eye candy for the board members!
I'll be back!
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posted June 07, 2007 05:50 PM
Edited By: Ojref on 7 Jun 2007 18:51
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Be ready to buy 1/2 of your bike again
Not quite that much!
But a 1/4 to 1/3 wouldn't be too far off. But, if the performance gains are dramatic then it's money well spent! I'll be road testing them myself. I will give you guys my opinion on them. I am of the opinion that suspension & lightening of unsprung weight are by far the easiest , most reliable & most effective performance gains you can make for the are Sport rider out there!
I agree with you completely. Weight reduction is one of the best things you can do the ZX-14, period. One of my goals is to get 50-70 lbs knocked off the bike, and what better place to start than unsprung bloat.
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posted June 07, 2007 06:33 PM
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posted June 07, 2007 06:38 PM
Edited By: zx1kr on 7 Jun 2007 19:39
Just threw in some "other" kind of eye candy too!
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posted June 07, 2007 06:48 PM
Not saying their not tough i'm just wondering how the hub it self would stand up to about 400 pass's a year. If i had the cash i would deff order a pair......unless i sell a kidney i wont have the cash any time soon. Damn i love those wheels thou....
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posted June 07, 2007 06:53 PM
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Call me at the shop.
Click my sig. That will give you my info.
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posted June 07, 2007 07:01 PM
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Not saying their not tough i'm just wondering how the hub it self would stand up to about 400 pass's a year. If i had the cash i would deff order a pair......unless i sell a kidney i wont have the cash any time soon. Damn i love those wheels thou....
Don't quote me on this but, I believe they have a 2 year warranty. That should cover at least 800 passes. lol...
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posted June 07, 2007 09:15 PM
Lee are you listening to this? Dam those are sweet. I would love to have a set. Group buy hmmmm sounds even better. I know SmokinZX14 and I have talked about buying these more than once.
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posted June 08, 2007 10:16 PM
Mounted the rear BST on an R1 saved about 6 lbs from the rear alone. Front didn't get here yet. Also threw a pair of Olhins R & T Forks w Superbike valving on. So, when I took it for a ride there was a Substantial difference for the better. But, I'd have to say the forks contributed to that. too The front will be in wednesday along with a set going on the 14. The weight savings on the 14's rear wheel will be greater -10lbs! That should be a huge difference. I will post pics & riding review when installed!
Stay Tuned!!!
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posted June 09, 2007 06:24 AM
You will loose alot of gyroscopic effect, which will be great for cornering and initial turn in etc.
However the gyroscopic effect lost may reduce straight line top speed stability, and therefor you may find a steering damper a desire in your near future too.
The new damper available from GPR damper looks real sweet. 1/3 the size of the old model!
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posted June 09, 2007 06:33 AM
I couldn't tell if the black sprocket is VORTEX flavored?
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zx1kr
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posted June 09, 2007 07:42 AM
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I couldn't tell if the black sprocket is VORTEX flavored?
No, it's not a Vortex. It's got TALON stamped on it. Nice sprocket, Black hard anod. sweet!
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posted June 09, 2007 07:43 AM
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You will loose alot of gyroscopic effect, which will be great for cornering and initial turn in etc.
However the gyroscopic effect lost may reduce straight line top speed stability, and therefor you may find a steering damper a desire in your near future too.
The new damper available from GPR damper looks real sweet. 1/3 the size of the old model!
+1
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