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S3t
Posted on Friday, March 12, 2004 - 05:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'm considering changing from PM wheels to a set of cast stock wheels.
Anyone willing to take a pic of their rear wheel - from the rear view and e-mail to me? What I am looking for is to be able to view the rear axle to see what spacers may be involved.

Thanks,
Dennis B

beamdennis@hotmail.com
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Buelliedan
Posted on Friday, March 12, 2004 - 08:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Dennis,
The cast wheels and the PMs use the exact same spacers. Nothing special(EXCEPT THE WHEELS) is needed to do swap
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Ftd
Posted on Saturday, March 13, 2004 - 04:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

If anyone has a set of Nuke Blue wheels I am interested.

frank
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Bcdaum
Posted on Saturday, March 13, 2004 - 09:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Frank,

We can order a set for you, but you would get a badweb discount if Dave did it.

B
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S3t
Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 04:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Come on GUYS!!!!! I need a closeup of a silver stardust wheel - I am trying to see how much of the rim is finished aluminum verses textured!!!!!!!!!


Thanks!
Dennis
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Court
Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 08:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Don't say I never gave you anything.....

: )


Where does Court come up with this stuff???


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Bads1
Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 09:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Court I think he means the cast alloys that come on 2001 and newer tubers.The ones that have the machined edge and textured spokes.
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Court
Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 09:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Ahhhh.....never mind
: )
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Awprior
Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 10:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I don't have a pic, but stingaroo has those rims on his M2... The spokes retain the sand casting marks, the rest of the rounded area from the bead to where the actual spokes begin are machined (like the pic that Court posted). If you're looking to polish them or something, it's probably not going to be easy, lots of textured surfaces to sand or polish away. I'd imagine one of the painted/powder coated wheels would be easier to do anything to, they are cast smoothly all around, other than some minor parting lines where the two molds came together.
Alex
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S3t
Posted on Friday, March 19, 2004 - 06:17 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks a lot guys - you've answered several of my questions.

I have PM wheels that I really hate maintaining -I just do not have the time to mess with them - I want something I can just hose off a and dry and go! Also, I would like to be able to ride the bike into the Winter without having to worry about the salt dust on the road - I just feel that the PM wheels will not take the weathering very well at all.

What I wondering was, if I change to the later silver stardust wheels, and with the edges that are finished - that should really cut down on the maintenence. Even though the outer edges are machine finished, they still are not highly polished like the PM wheels. Do you guys agree?

I've thought about clear coating, or anodizing the PM's, but the more I think about that, the more I think I'd be better of just getting the factory stock wheel - I like the look of the silver stock wheel just as well.

Most likely, I'll have my PM wheels up for sale in the not too distant future.

THANK AGAIN FOR THE INSIGHT

Dennis
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Gootch
Posted on Wednesday, March 31, 2004 - 09:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Dennis, the cast 3 spoke wheel is a 5" rim width. The P/M is 5.5" and some people prefer this because it provides a flatter profile. I agree the P/M's require some labour to keep clean, but the bare finish on a 3 spoke Cast Alloy (later manufacture) will be require labour too. I have a pair of used 3 spokes I'd glady trade for your PM's. Drop me a line at stuartw@trevdeeley.com
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Jsunstar
Posted on Sunday, April 18, 2004 - 10:25 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

i have a wheel thats polished im trying to find information on so i can sell it. im not sure whick it is, its a polished 3 spoke off of an early s2. its doeasnt say buell on it, its got "M" in the spokes. its mirror polished and fits the rear of a 95 s2...
anyone with any info???
thanks
jason
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Lornce
Posted on Saturday, May 15, 2004 - 03:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Jason,

That polished rear wheel with the "M" on it is a Marchesini, Italian made wheel. Nice gear. They were stock equipment on S2's and '96 S1's before Buell began fitting the "Castalloy" wheels in '97.

best,
Lornce
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