Are wheels worth the coin?

[HO-HUM-R1]

probably the OZ Piega is what im leaning towards

[csmutty]

I'd avoid carrozzeria wheels. Saw multiple motards with those wheels experience holes in the rim which allowed the air to leak out. Seem like poor quality.

[martyk]

if i had the money id pick up some nasty aftermarket, however i have a 2003 kawi 636 which rims i despise. 3 spoke and just not appealing. soooo i picked up a pair of rims off a 2005 kawi 636. not mounted yet but they should look good!

so what it comes down to is what you want to spend and what look you want, obviously lighter is better over all, so do as you like and if you have that much extra money ill take some haha
good luck

[jwm2k3]

Is your bike the yellow annivesary colors? If so....GOLD WHEELS.

[duey]

I'd avoid carrozzeria wheels. Saw multiple motards with those wheels experience holes in the rim which allowed the air to leak out. Seem like poor quality.

That may be the case with the spoke wheels from carrozzeria but my forged vstars are built fine, not BST/OZ/Marchesini quality but still good IMO.

[HO-HUM-R1]

May be getting the bst after all

[Kurlon]

May be getting the bst after all

What'd ya find? Come on, dish girlfriend!

[CBR929RE]

I'd avoid carrozzeria wheels. Saw multiple motards with those wheels experience holes in the rim which allowed the air to leak out. Seem like poor quality.

I've also heard fitment isn't that great on some the street bike wheels. not first hand account though.

May be getting the bst after all

I was at Grattan when AMA regular Tim Hunt broke a BST wheel when he hit a bump. I didn't get to see it because he took off shortly after. He gets them free so it wasn't a big deal but if it were me I'd be pissed. Way too many bumps and crap on the street for me to take a chance with them.

[Chippertheripper]

wheels for the price of a street legal dirtbike? game over for me, the stockers would be staying on!

[csmutty]

That may be the case with the spoke wheels from carrozzeria but my forged vstars are built fine, not BST/OZ/Marchesini quality but still good IMO.

These were the forged ones...

[Lxpony]

Tough call.... i was looking at some of the 1800-2000 $ sets which is roughly the same as full exhaust which provides less benefit. I might keep an eye out for something used and under 1500.

I would spend it on track days. But my schedule doesn't give me the free days during the season..

Dude- stop making excuses for not taking your riding skills to the next level by riding at the track.... But I wouldnt ride your R1- too pretty of a bike. Get something less expensive and lets do some days together this year..... you wont regret it.

[HO-HUM-R1]

man i would do it in a heartbeat but work won't let me.. I'm doing good when i get sunday off during the busy season which unfortunately runs right with riding season.. i would go to the track all the time if i could

[Lxpony]

Dont you own your own company?? LOL

[Jim]

What kind of street riding are you doing that makes you so concerned about the performance gains?

[rvtjonny]

I just got wheels for my RC last week,(OZ Spidernet Forged) They are lightly used but in great condition and no longer available. I wasn't planning buying rims at the moment but just happen to be at the rite place at the rite time and a deal was made. I still haven't touched the front end and that was the next thing on the list but looks like it will have to wait till next winter. ordered tires last night, cant wait!

[HO-HUM-R1]

What kind of street riding are you doing that makes you so concerned about the performance gains?

Nothing crazy... I just like to get the best stuff that i can. I used to be the same way with my drag cars.

[imkindafkedup]

Good luck on the purchase when you make a decision. I'll be happy to help heavily fund your investment when you come do my driveway.