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Buellblastrider
| Posted on Monday, January 19, 2009 - 10:38 pm: |
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theres a place that recovers wheels, frames etc in carbon. has anyone ever seen a xb with carbon wheels? a little to much for me but it would be a nice touch http://www.bellissimoto.com/CarbonProtec.html scrol down to see a pic. its not a sponser, im not trying to promote their work just curious. |
Dtmb
| Posted on Monday, January 19, 2009 - 11:14 pm: |
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They want over $1600 just to do the wheels! |
Skinstains
| Posted on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 - 12:04 am: |
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The lay-up doesn't even make sense. They just slapped a CF skin on the hoops without any consideration to it even looking like it "might" be structural. Very weak in my opinion. |
Slaughter
| Posted on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 - 12:18 am: |
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Carbon fiber is the "chrome" of sportbikes. |
Jeffroj
| Posted on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 - 12:26 am: |
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That is a very expensive price for a cheap way of doing things. . |
Buelltroll
| Posted on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 - 12:29 am: |
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fake or not that looks badass |
Firebolt020283
| Posted on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 - 12:36 am: |
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wouldn't it be cheaper to just buy cf wheels besides that wouldn't this make the wheels heavier and be the oposite of what cf was intended for |
The_italian_job
| Posted on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 - 01:33 am: |
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a good set of CF wheels, like BMC costs about $3500, if you're lucky to get a good deal. personally, I'm not a big fan of the imitations. if you gotta do something, do it for good or do something else, do not imitate, it'll always look cheesy! |
Ferocity02
| Posted on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 - 02:22 am: |
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There is actually a process called hydrographics that you might look into if you want the carbon fiber look. It would be cheaper and lighter than adding layers of carbon. But the downside is the same, anyone who knows anything about CF will know it's fake. I'm not sure they can do wheels due to their complex shape, but they could do flatter surfaces like the airbox cover, fender, air scoops, etc... |
Buellblastrider
| Posted on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 - 03:06 am: |
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guys im not looking to do this, i just posted it because its the first time i saw carbon xb wheels. curious what it would look like on a bike. there is such a thing as to much cf. yes its heavier and no id never do it. |
Kyrocket
| Posted on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 - 09:14 am: |
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A while back there were some carbon wheels for the tubers, $2000 for the front and $2500 for the rear. Right now you could buy a good tuber for less than that. |
Swordsman
| Posted on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 - 09:22 am: |
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Just glancing at their site (literally, like maybe 15 seconds) it looks like they're marketing it as a structural reinforcement. But most people will probably do it because it's pretty. I personally hate CF. If I was that concerned about shaving weight, I'd go to the gym more often. I think it looks tacky... black burlap sack just doesn't do anything for me. If I DO ever wind up with any CF pieces (on my bike or my Mustang), you can bet they get painted. Don't get me wrong, I'm not knocking those who dig CF stuff. Just not my taste. ~SM |
Skinstains
| Posted on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 - 12:17 pm: |
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+1 Swordsman, especially faux CF. |
Swordsman
| Posted on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 - 03:36 pm: |
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LOL there is NOTHING tackier than fake carbon fiber. I can easily cut CF fans slack because it IS a very functional material. But plastic with a printed CF design? Daaaayum. ~SM |
Buellblastrider
| Posted on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 - 03:44 pm: |
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i agree fake carbon is bad. thats one of the things i hate about the carbon that is offered for ducatis. alot of ducati places have a weeve to their cf that looks fake. i take it that no one has seen a xb with carbon wheels |
Slaughter
| Posted on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 - 04:17 pm: |
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Heck, they even have carbon fabric-style patterns on the freaking SEATS now! CF Buckle tank protectors? Yeah baby, ever since I put that carbon buckle protector, the handling has improved dramatically. Turn-in is much more aggressive and mid-turn stability is much improved with throttle application... ...uhhhh... no |
Buellblastrider
| Posted on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 - 04:23 pm: |
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yeah ever since i put a shocker sticker and a pegasus on my truck, i picked up 10 horses and improved overall handling |
Sticks
| Posted on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 - 07:51 pm: |
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I always thought it would be cool if someone made a CF rear subframe for the S's. If you could shave enough weight to make it interesting. I should think the ZTL front wheel is among the lighter wheels fitted as standard equipment anyway. Without spending 2K. Even where it does save...what a couple ounces? Cha ching. Even just a CF fender is bank and I doubt it's that much lighter than stock. Cool maybe, but too rich for my blood. I think most of what is out there for the Buells is just decorative. If you can shave lbs that's cool but man, even the smallest items are spendy. |
Buellinachinashop
| Posted on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 - 11:04 pm: |
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"I think it looks tacky..." That was my thought about Buell's stock plastic parts (black aside. Different strokes. I didn't buy it to shave weight, I bought it because CF is a different look.
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Buellblastrider
| Posted on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 - 02:06 am: |
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^^^i think he is referring to fake carbon fiber as fake. i thin the plastic that they use for the scoops oul cooler etc, looks kinda cheap so i plan to eventually change all that stuff |
Buellinachinashop
| Posted on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 - 12:09 pm: |
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"I personally hate CF. If I was that concerned about shaving weight, I'd go to the gym more often." No, he wasn't. |
Buellblastrider
| Posted on Thursday, January 22, 2009 - 03:57 pm: |
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like anything else its a matter of taste. personally i think theres a line between just right and to much. i like the right carbon touches or a bike that has full carbon everything. one you cross that line of the right touch then you have to go all out to mzke it right. IMHO |
Swordsman
| Posted on Thursday, January 22, 2009 - 11:22 pm: |
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"Different strokes." Exactly! ~SM |