Forged Aluminum Wheels

[MotoFreak]

Been thinking about putting a pay check towards some Galespeed Wheels...did a thread search and found some people that threw down (for aluminum wheels), but no updates on how they are holding up.

Would I be making a mistake riding the harsh roads of NE with these bad boys on my Street Bike?


GALESPEED Wheels Rims Forged Aluminum forged magnesium wheels, and rims

DO NOT wanna throw down and then bend a rim...thanks for the knowledge

[Supah Dave]

Put it this way, I had a set of PM spun aluminum wheels (which are supposed to be stronger than forged) on my '02 Gixxer 1000 and I bent the lip of the front wheel from hitting an average sized pothole...

[Uncle Snake]

I've got a couple years on my Carrozzeria forged alum. wheels with no problems. Regards, Jake

[SVRACER01]

those are pretty Jake.

[Uncle Snake]

those are pretty Jake.

Thanks Oxx, they knocked 8-10 lb's off the stock wheels and the difference in handling is noticable. Regards, Jake

[Paul_E_D]

I would say keep the paycheck. What difference does it make on the street? It's just bling. Save up for a new bike and the handling difference will be night and day!

Jake's bike does look better than stock though.

[Currently]

Jake has a problem with the edges wearing out before the center ...

[reiobard]

What difference does it make on the street? It's just bling.

...and the difference in handling is noticable...

Might be me, but something is telling me that it would make a noticable difference...

[Doc]

I would say keep the paycheck. What difference does it make on the street? It's just bling. Save up for a new bike and the handling difference will be night and day!

Jake's bike does look better than stock though.

What he says!!

[GixerJockey]

I run a set of Marchesinis on my 1000 and they are the best money I've spent on the entire bike! Hands down! (and that's saying a lot, there's over $25K in this bike). The improvements in acceleration, breaking, and handling were way more than I expected.

[GixerJockey]

Oh... and did I mention that I am a dealer for Galespeed?

[rg500]

forged wheels should be stronger than spun

[GixerJockey]

Make sure you get the Type-R, 10-spokes. They look bad ass!

[seth399]

I have marchesini forged alum. on my 636 and think they rule...they look badass, work badass, but for 2000-2400 bucks I probably would have never bought them if they didn't come on the bike.

[DucXl]

Forget Forged aluminumn!!! Go Blackstonetek! Carbon wheels rock!

[Kid Thunder]

Hey Freak,
I put forged Alum. wheels(OZ) on my Aprilia Tuono(Stock on the Factory model). Of all the money I've put into the Tuono the Wheels made the biggest difference!! I live in RI & have hit many pot holes which I thought would cause a problem & they are as good as new!
When I went out on the first ride with the forged wheels I went into a corner that I make most every day & almost road up on the curb!!! They make that much differences. The bike handles & accelerates better & runs smoother.
It may sound like a lot of money but it's worth it if you ride hard.

[MotoFreak]

well. considering how I was tearing up the Waitsfield side of the Ap Gap tonight, I would say that some new wheels are in my immediate future!

[CBRGuru]

It would be money well spent. Throw in a 520 chain conversion at the same time and you will be amazed.

[SVRACER01]

they dont make sv650 wheels

[Jayspeed]

I'd take that money and throw it into suspension if you haven't yet.

[MotoFreak]

my suspension is actually nice and tight, I'm impressed with it at 14k miles... besides do I really need to spend $1,500 on upgraded susension?

[Devil1]

Wheels make a big diff. I have magnesium wheels but I love the mod.

[loridin64]

ive never ridden forged/spun magnesium, aluminum or carbon wheels, but just hearing from other people who have, they all make a remarkeable difference. however if you ding up forged mag or al most places wont touch them to get them straight again
just my couple-o-pennies

[vt625]

They will def make a big difference. Think about Ducatis and other exotic bikes that come stock with them. I would favor Marchesinis or Marvics personally for that reason. If they are good enough for Ducati, they are good enough for me.

Are these going on the 9R? Not trying to be a dick, but wouldn't that money be better spent on a bike upgrade if you are really looking for a performance upgrade? Or do you just really like the bike? I remember them being pretty heavy and it doesn't seem like wheels are going to fix that... My girlfriends (unprompted) response when I told her what I was reading -- "Isn't that like putting lipstick on a pig?" haha She works with a guy with a 9R...

Either way, new wheels will be sick and you will love them. You should do your best to keep out of the pot holes anyway, so no change in that respect.

[TimmyB]

sidenote: i've ordered a couple things from Hard Racing.com and never had a problem.