Living with carbon fiber wheels?

While you're around update us on your wheel issue and how you did at Daytona

 

tossed the wheel and picked up another set on my way back home. used my "practice" wheel all weekend to get by. already cleaned them up and installed new bearings. used the tap and die to clean up years of street riding and surface rust on the sprocket carrier.

 

There are now 8 threads on this topic dating back to 2004,almost as old as one of my (2003) 2 sets of BST's.

 

Are they Duranni?

 

I cracked MTB front carbon rim but also at that time rode the piss outta my bike.

 

He asked : living with - not : riding the crap out of

 

Plasti Dip. Let's you change up the look if the Desmo if you get tired of looking at it.

 

Well, living with anyone requires compromise, respect, and a shared vision for a future goal. Have you considered couples counseling to see what is at the root of your communications issues with the carbon fiber? Perhaps one or both of you have unaddressed traumas that are being triggered that is creating conflict and animosity in your relationship.

Sometimes a little time apart to reflect on what makes you YOU, and a reassessment of what your needs are in your relationship with the carbon fiber can be edifying.

Whatever the outcome, understand that remaining true to your core self is of paramount concern. Any resentment you may feel towards the carbon fiber will only fester and grow if you deny your true self in any attempts to salvage a relationship.

You both deserve to be happy. Good luck to you.

 

Tire changes aren't a big deal, as long as the person doing them knows how to do normal changes with technique, not brute strength. The drop centers on carbon wheels tend to be deeper than stock wheels. That lets you get the tension off the arm and wheel when you get to the part where the tire gets tight.

 

They are badass! At least they are badass sitting on the dining table.

 

Aren’t CF wheels on Royal Enfields a bit much ...

 

R.I.P.

 

I worked with a set of these in green. When the sun hit them, they were the best looking wheels I've had in my hands.

https://jamescomptoncustoms.com/product/bst-carbon-fiber-rear-wheel/

 

They are beautiful. I just hope the guy changing tires understands what he is dealing with.

 

2k for a CF wheel??

 

They're like boats,ya gotta buy 'em used.

 

Good to know. This thread is right on time, I have carbon wheels on my s1000rr and will be changing tires myself. Cheers

Mike

 

Anyone have a feeling between BST vs Rotobox? I have to buy a new set for the Desmo in the spring, unless they are 50% off for Black Friday. Both are about the same $3500 per set.

 

What's the set of rotobox on your table for?I thought they came with the desmo.

 

Call Freddy at superbike unlimited and ask him, if it's carbon fiber fancy stuff he knows what's best