So i was finally able to get out and do some riding and get a feel for how these wheels affect the characteristics of the bike. Unfortunately, I had 3 new additions to the bike at the same time, tires, wheels, and different forks. I needed to swap axles to fit the front wheel, so I chose to fit 2nd gen forks. For the first gen, according to my research, I lost approx 10lbs total in wheel weight.
From my day to day riding after initial install I could tell the wheels made turning so effortless and easy. And then I realized my steering damper was turned all the way down :grin2:. Even with the damper set to my normal, its turns so much easier than before. Its a new bike. Changing lanes on the freeway at speed, just a small push on the clip-on and it glides right over. Low speed turns is the same, the weight or resistance is much lower so it takes less force to turn the wheel. It also feels so smooth and balanced at high speeds, Its probably a combination of the changes but I feel it has a lot to do with the wheels.
Just got back from riding palomar mtn and with pushing the bike a lil more in the corners, it falls into the corners a bit easier. I also just got the Rosso 3's installed and I like em so much more than the Q3's that I just had. So, the falling into corners bit could be a combo of the wheel/tires, but again the force required to push the clip-ons is significantly reduced. Acceleration seems to be a bit quicker, braking I couldnt really tell. But in theory they should both be better right. ...if I could get my bike to float down the road, CF wheels are the only way I know to simulate that feeling.
Love em!!!!! Looks sick brother nice.... If anybody needs some BST or Rotobox wheels hit us up at CLCracing we are dealers. Amazing wheels and together with some ceramic bearings you will no be disapointed.
You should have invested in the BST Rapid TEK's IMO. If you decide to upgrade anytime soon now those sexy wheels will have to go too! They're probably a little more pricey but eh... if you're buying CF wheels to begin with you probably don't care about "pricey" :thumbsup:
You should have invested in the BST Rapid TEK's IMO. If you decide to upgrade anytime soon now those sexy wheels will have to go too! They're probably a little more pricey but eh... if you're buying CF wheels to begin with you probably don't care about "pricey" :thumbsup:
I was actually between the two when deciding and chose the rotobox because I feel like they are a slightly better product. Also the weave pattern on the rotobox looks so much better than the BST cuz of the change of direction on the weave due to the spokes on the BST. This video is what helped me decide.
Carbon Fiber wheels imo are the single best modification you can do to a sportbike!Luv the look of your and the style looks great!as you no about the handling but not sure of the stopping and throttle response yet you will notice the marked improvements!what happened with braking I was approaching a set of traffic lights and it just started to go amber!I would normally have cracked the throttle and hopefully got through without going through a red light!something told me get on the brakes so I did!honestly the bike stopped with ease and that shocked me! It was then I realised how much difference Carbon wheels helped this situation!you will now no that single modification is money very well spent!I can't remember but think it was a BMW S1000R that also use Carbon wheels along with Ducati!mark my words in time many manufacturers will produce bikes with Carbon Fiber wheels and then the powers that be in MotoGP and WSBK and all other racers will allow them to be used!Carbon Fiber wheels have past the test of time with strength and reliability
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As the title states, there's a ZX10R 2019 that I'm looking at but it has a scorpion decat pipe and an Akrapovic slip-on on the bike and it's had no remap or refuelling done to it and its done 3500 miles from new. I've been told that the ECU can adjust on the fly to changes like the two...
I would like to configure the electronic suspension in manual mode, in the smoothest way possible for potholes.
The suspensions range from 0-15 in compression and rebound, the factory value is 10/10 front suspension and 6/6 rear shock.
I've tested 6 compression, 8 rebound front suspension and 4...
Picked up my 2020 ZX10R about 2 weeks ago and the first thing I did, as do we all, was take a sledge hammer to the rear fender. I’m looking for nice discreet rear turn signals now. I was going to go with an integrated tail light, but I like the stick tail light and want to keep it. I want...
Hi, I hope someone can help, I’m looking for a Tall TT screen for my 2005 zx10r track bike, (John McGuinness style)
I’ve tried quite a few places online but had no joy, does anybody have one fitted to their bike and where did they get it from?
Do any screens from later bike fit mine as I might...
I have a '16 Gen 5 ABS that I love but really don't love the ABS.. For those that know, is it a matter of simply pulling two fuses under the seat to disable it with no side effects, like I read you can do on the Gen 4's? Or does the Gen 5 with the IMU and new electronics make this impossible?
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