Carbon Fiber Wheel Update

Fast Eddie · Dec 13, 2021

Vernon240 said:
a thing...as in it's one box. But kinda hoping that it's a two thing thing going on

Cool

I assume your bike is not ABS ?

Vernon240 · Dec 13, 2021

Fast Eddie said:
Cool

I assume your bike is not ABS ?

Yep. They don't support ABS bikes unfortunately.

Fast Eddie · Dec 13, 2021

Vernon240 said:
Yep. They don't support ABS bikes unfortunately.

Yes, that’s why I asked.

Vernon240 · Dec 13, 2021

Fast Eddie said:
Yes, that’s why I asked.

I did ask about other designs as well, but the options were limited to one design and only if the bike was non abs. The only real decision point was the finish. Mind you, this is the culmination of nearly a 4 month process!

Voodooo · Dec 13, 2021

Are the non ABS BST carbon wheels still available for the 961 bikes? Both front and rear.

Vernon240 · Dec 13, 2021

Voodooo said:
Are the non ABS BST carbon wheels still available for the 961 bikes? Both front and rear.

Yep

speirmoor · Dec 14, 2021

Vernon240 said:
I might have done a thing
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Cant wait to see them on a Dominator !

Vernon240 · Dec 14, 2021

speirmoor said:
Cant wait to see them on a Dominator !

Same here!

Voodooo · Dec 14, 2021

Wonder why finish best matches the matte finish carbon on the dominator naked?

Vernon240 · Dec 14, 2021

well, despite the estimated delivery date being next week, they are actually here today!

Interesting that the front is marked Dominator and the rear Commando

I'll get better pictures tomorrow, as the light in my office is very poor. I went for the Satin finish, as I wanted a contrast the other carbon on the bike, but would probably match the satin naked finish well.

and the rear came with a very nice sprocket carrier:

but the bolts are a bit low rent, being plated steel items, so ordering nicer ones.

More pictures tomorrow!

Voodooo · Dec 14, 2021

Vernon240 said:
well, despite the estimated delivery date being next week, they are actually here today!

Interesting that the front is marked Dominator and the rear Commando

I'll get better pictures tomorrow, as the light in my office is very poor. I went for the Satin finish, as I wanted a contrast the other carbon on the bike, but would probably match the satin naked finish well.

and the rear came with a very nice sprocket carrier:

but the bolts are a bit low rent, being plated steel items, so ordering nicer ones.

More pictures tomorrow!

Ok. I need to order these now!
How long did it take to get these again?

Clive · Dec 15, 2021

I think you need to book a twisty track day and get some comparison lap times!

Fast Eddie · Dec 15, 2021

I LOVE carbon wheels !!

Vernon240 · Dec 15, 2021

Voodooo said:
Ok. I need to order these now!
How long did it take to get these again?

OK, looking through my emails, the first communication I had with them was the 3rd of September and I received them on the 11th of December.

I've ordered better sprocket bolts, which are in the UK, so should not be long. Tyres will be mounted on Friday.

Clive · Dec 15, 2021

Vernon240 said:
OK, looking through my emails, the first communication I had with them was the 3rd of September and I received them on the 11th of December.

I've ordered better sprocket bolts, which are in the UK, so should not be long. Tyres will be mounted on Friday.

Which tyres just out of interest?

Vernon240 · Dec 15, 2021

Clive said:
Which tyres just out of interest?

I'm going with Pirelli Diablo Rosso 4's. I've had the 2's and 3's before and I've been really happy with them. Good grip in the dry, no issues in the wet.

A few more pics:

Ready for wheels off

This stand works well. Comes with a 15mm pin (among others) and engages in the head stock

Voodooo · Dec 15, 2021

Vernon240 said:
OK, looking through my emails, the first communication I had with them was the 3rd of September and I received them on the 11th of December.

I've ordered better sprocket bolts, which are in the UK, so should not be long. Tyres will be mounted on Friday.

That’s not bad. I’ve ordered carbon fiber piece for my Ducati Diavel 1260 from ilemberger in March of this year and still waiting. All I hear from them is soon. They say that every month I ask them.

Voodooo · Dec 15, 2021

Can you weigh the wheels for comparison.

TonyA · Dec 15, 2021

Vernon240 said:
well, despite the estimated delivery date being next week, they are actually here today!

Interesting that the front is marked Dominator and the rear Commando

I'll get better pictures tomorrow, as the light in my office is very poor. I went for the Satin finish, as I wanted a contrast the other carbon on the bike, but would probably match the satin naked finish well.

and the rear came with a very nice sprocket carrier:

but the bolts are a bit low rent, being plated steel items, so ordering nicer ones.

More pictures tomorrow!

Sweet wheels , you’re going to like those !

Vernon240 · Dec 15, 2021

Voodooo said:
Can you weigh the wheels for comparison.

I can't give you the weights of the wire wheels alone, as the current tyres are staying where they are, BUT will weigh the wires with tyres vs carbons with tyres.

Here are the weights of the carbons:

Rear grams, 3900

Rear Ibs and oz 8lb, 9.5oz

Front grams, 2410g

Front Ib's and oz, 5lb 5oz

Sprocket carrier
585g

1 ib 4.7oz

I'll update this with 'with tyre' weights on Friday

Interestingly, my seem to be heavier than kens.
"New wheels are 4.62 lbs. front and 5.94 lbs. rear"

My front weights almost as much as his rear!
For direct comparison, my front is 5.3lbs, my rear is 8.6lb