tech73x
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posted March 14, 2009 12:01 PM
ZX-14 Carrozerria VSTARWheels
I am thinking about getting a set of these for my 08 and was wanting to know some opinions. I will be getting them in black so should I get them anodized or powdercoated? I know how powder stands up over time but I am not real familiar with ano? Also anybody have these, pics, feelings toward them etc? Thanks for you input
  
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Shane661
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posted March 14, 2009 12:24 PM
I personally had a bad experience with Carrozzeria. They provided me with two wheels that were different shades of color, and would not correct the situation. These were the Stage 1 wheels.
Regarding the Vstars, I have heard that they have a very shallow drop center. This makes changing the tires very difficult.
Again, that's just my experience/info...other's will vary, I'm sure.
Shane
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masszx14
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posted March 14, 2009 05:53 PM
Our mod here zxBob is a big Carrozzeria fan.
He has them on all his bikes.
All I know is that the forged aluminum Marchesini set
for the zx14 is almost 3 lbs. lighter than the Carrozzeria.
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zxbob
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posted March 14, 2009 05:56 PM
I do like the CZ wheels.
I've got / had 4 sets between the 1400's and my ZRX's
Never any issues with them.
Bob
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tech73x
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posted March 14, 2009 06:48 PM
Yeah, I would think about Marchesni's but they are a little too high  . Im glad some of you have had good experiences with them. I think I will try them and see what I think. Also did you have to run a different sprocket with them on your 14? Thanks again for the help
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posted March 14, 2009 07:47 PM
for the money I am all about galespeed
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fish_antlers
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posted March 14, 2009 08:18 PM
what about BST? brock's got them 
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posted March 14, 2009 08:31 PM
cha ching!
$$$$
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posted March 15, 2009 04:33 AM
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Yeah, I would think about Marchesni's but they are a little too high . Im glad some of you have had good experiences with them. I think I will try them and see what I think. Also did you have to run a different sprocket with them on your 14? Thanks again for the help
Your wheels will come with a sprocket (your choice of size) but FYI the CZ wheels
use the same sprocket as the Kawasaki ZRX 1200.
Bob
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Shane661
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posted March 15, 2009 05:06 AM
 Edited By: Shane661 on 15 Mar 2009 13:10
Bob, do you do your own tire changes?
The problem with the shallow drop center on these Vstar wheels is well documented.
Here is the pair of non-matching rims they would not correct, after I paid $100 to ship them back:
Anyway tech, good luck with them.
Shane
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Shane661
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posted March 15, 2009 05:27 AM
Edited By: Shane661 on 15 Mar 2009 13:28
You know what? These threads kill me.
Here's an analogy:
Tech: Anyone have experience with Doctor Smith? I'm thinking of using him.
Shane: Doctor Smith gave me bad service, and did not correct his errors. He also raped my daughter and goat. There is a well known problem with Doctor Smith's product and/or service.
Bob: I went to see Doctor Smith 4 times, and everything was ok.
Tech: Ok, cool. I'm going with Doctor Smith!
A little dramatic, but why even ask the question....
Shane
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slates
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posted March 15, 2009 05:49 AM
I purchased my Carrozzerias from Brock a while back...no complaints from the local dealership on the install.
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Shane661
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posted March 15, 2009 05:58 AM
Edited By: Shane661 on 15 Mar 2009 14:03
Say, Slates, does that GPR damper leak like they are well known for? Maybe you have a Genie riding in your back pocket...
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posted March 15, 2009 06:20 AM
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Say, Slates, does that GPR damper leak like they are well known for? Maybe you have a Genie riding in your back pocket...
ha...if I didn't have bad luck, I wouldn't have luck at all. I know if I had an issue with the wheels Brock would have made it right.
No problems so far with the GPR, but I've only had it for 1.5 years. I think I discussed that with them before I ordered it and would just send back to rectify the problem. If you're going to run straps to the top of the frame or top triple, I would go with GPR.
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zxbob
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posted March 15, 2009 06:21 AM
Shane
I do not do my own tire changes, I run them over to the local Cycle Gear and have
them done ...... they have never said anything was a P.I.T.A.
Bob
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Shane661
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posted March 15, 2009 06:32 AM
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Shane
I do not do my own tire changes, I run them over to the local Cycle Gear and have
them done ...... they have never said anything was a P.I.T.A.
Bob
Well, that's good to hear. It is defintely a well-known issue (unless the wheel has been revised)...maybe more for those who aren't using a machine to do tire swaps?
I would have given them a try if I didn't have the 1st bad experience...you know that old saying, "Fool me once...."
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posted March 15, 2009 06:44 AM
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Say, Slates, does that GPR damper leak like they are well known for? Maybe you have a Genie riding in your back pocket...
ha...if I didn't have bad luck, I wouldn't have luck at all. I know if I had an issue with the wheels Brock would have made it right.
No problems so far with the GPR, but I've only had it for 1.5 years. I think I discussed that with them before I ordered it and would just send back to rectify the problem. If you're going to run straps to the top of the frame or top triple, I would go with GPR.
Sorry....type-O...with straps it was supposed to say NOT go with the GPR.
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posted March 15, 2009 06:59 AM
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You know what? These threads kill me.
Here's an analogy:
Tech: Anyone have experience with Doctor Smith? I'm thinking of using him.
Shane: Doctor Smith gave me bad service, and did not correct his errors. He also raped my daughter and goat. There is a well known problem with Doctor Smith's product and/or service.
Bob: I went to see Doctor Smith 4 times, and everything was ok.
Tech: Ok, cool. I'm going with Doctor Smith!
A little dramatic, but why even ask the question....
Shane
Holy s**t  .....if somebody raped my goat they'd be dead 
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