geofferz Posted June 28, 2020 Posted June 28, 2020 Considering this for my gixxer. Of course they're expensive yes, but beyond that anyone know if they're worth it/durable/any downsides? Quote
Marino Posted June 28, 2020 Posted June 28, 2020 I don’t think about any downside except price, but difference is noticeable mostly on the track. Quote
Stu Posted June 28, 2020 Posted June 28, 2020 Just one thing to be weary of they where made for track and not the road and a big bang can crack them! It's been known to happen a few times but it's not common! Just bear it in mind on our roads Quote
Bender Posted June 28, 2020 Posted June 28, 2020 When carbon fibre fails it's usually instantly catastrophic for integrity Quote
geofferz Posted June 29, 2020 Author Posted June 29, 2020 Yeah I had thought about that but then I watched this which alleviated my concerns Quote
Old-codger Posted June 29, 2020 Posted June 29, 2020 Worth checking with your insurance as this could be a notifiable modification. Quote
Stu Posted June 29, 2020 Posted June 29, 2020 Yeah I had thought about that but then I watched this which alleviated my concerns Interesting I wonder if the ones that have been known to fail have had manufacturing defects Quote
geofferz Posted June 29, 2020 Author Posted June 29, 2020 Worth checking with your insurance as this could be a notifiable modification. Ooh good point thanks. I'd better tell mce about my other mods... Quote
Ian Frog Posted June 29, 2020 Posted June 29, 2020 Worth checking with your insurance as this could be a notifiable modification. Ooh good point thanks. I'd better tell mce about my other mods... Quote
Ian Frog Posted June 29, 2020 Posted June 29, 2020 Worth checking with your insurance as this could be a notifiable modification. Ooh good point thanks. I'd better tell mce about my other mods... Would suggest you get your tongue out of your cheek prior to lunch CheersIan Quote
geofferz Posted June 29, 2020 Author Posted June 29, 2020 I was being deadly serious! Never give em a reason to not pay out in event of a claim, which they absolutely would try. Quote
husoi Posted June 29, 2020 Posted June 29, 2020 You do realise that you're talking about wheels that cost +$1,500 each.For that money I would buy a really nice whole bike Quote
geofferz Posted June 29, 2020 Author Posted June 29, 2020 You do realise that you're talking about wheels that cost +$1,500 each.For that money I would buy a really nice whole bike Yes. Quote
manxie49 Posted June 29, 2020 Posted June 29, 2020 I looked at those till I seen the price! I've not heard of any downsides to having them, other than potentially an insurance increase .... I looked at these at HPShttps://www.bikehps.com/acatalog/Yamaha_MT-10_2016_Onwards_BST_Carbon_Fibre_Motorcycle_Wheels.html#aBSTMT_2d10 Quote
Guest Posted June 29, 2020 Posted June 29, 2020 Worth checking with your insurance as this could be a notifiable modification. Ooh good point thanks. I'd better tell mce about my other mods... If I remember correctly from when I was insured with them, MCE are fairly easy going about mods. I don't think my declared mods affected the premium but at the same time they were not insured on a like for like basis so in the event of theft they would pay out as if it were a standard bike. Could have got that completely wrong of course. Quote
Bender Posted June 29, 2020 Posted June 29, 2020 A few threads regarding failureshttp://forums.pelicanparts.com/bmw-r1100s-r1200s-tech-forum/201605-bst-cf-rims-yes-no-maybe.html Quote
Gerontious Posted June 29, 2020 Posted June 29, 2020 Go for it. If you can justify the expense then that is the only issue you need concern yourself with. BST are the very best you can buy and are far stronger than any alloy wheel.I bought my wheels via HPS and can recommend them wholeheartedly. Mine were not carbon, but were rather pricey and definitely the best 'upgrade' I have ever made to any bike Ive owned. Quote
geofferz Posted June 29, 2020 Author Posted June 29, 2020 A few threads regarding failureshttp://forums.pelicanparts.com/bmw-r1100s-r1200s-tech-forum/201605-bst-cf-rims-yes-no-maybe.html Thanks. I'd love a scientific test. That is a 15 year old thread though... Quote
geofferz Posted June 29, 2020 Author Posted June 29, 2020 Go for it. If you can justify the expense then that is the only issue you need concern yourself with. BST are the very best you can buy and are far stronger than any alloy wheel.I bought my wheels via HPS and can recommend them wholeheartedly. Mine were not carbon, but were rather pricey and definitely the best 'upgrade' I have ever made to any bike Ive owned. The other side of the coin... Quote
Gerontious Posted June 29, 2020 Posted June 29, 2020 Go for it. If you can justify the expense then that is the only issue you need concern yourself with. BST are the very best you can buy and are far stronger than any alloy wheel.I bought my wheels via HPS and can recommend them wholeheartedly. Mine were not carbon, but were rather pricey and definitely the best 'upgrade' I have ever made to any bike Ive owned. The other side of the coin... That is because, I would venture that most if not all the problems people have had were either in the dim and distant past or from people who bought 'cheap'. BST are definitely not cheap. when i say they are the best you can buy. I mean exactly that. Quote
Bender Posted June 29, 2020 Posted June 29, 2020 A few threads regarding failureshttp://forums.pelicanparts.com/bmw-r1100s-r1200s-tech-forum/201605-bst-cf-rims-yes-no-maybe.html Thanks. I'd love a scientific test. That is a 15 year old thread though... ☺ I'm sure things improve over time, I just don't like the complete structural collapse when it goes, it's handy when it's a propshaft it doesn't tend to flip the car.It's OK you can just get them repaired if they break https://blog.brocksperformance.com/faq/if-my-bst-wheel-is-damaged-can-it-be-fixed/ Quote
Gerontious Posted June 29, 2020 Posted June 29, 2020 https://blog.brocksperformance.com/faq/if-my-bst-wheel-is-damaged-can-it-be-fixed/ of all the sources of information THAT IDIOT is the last person you should look to, this is the same man who reckons the way to make a bike go faster is to grind down your brake pads.if you want answers.. ask HPS. or the manufacturer. Quote
Bender Posted June 29, 2020 Posted June 29, 2020 https://blog.brocksperformance.com/faq/if-my-bst-wheel-is-damaged-can-it-be-fixed/ of all the sources of information THAT IDIOT is the last person you should look to, this is the same man who reckons the way to make a bike go faster is to grind down your brake pads.if you want answers.. ask HPS. or the manufacturer. Cf wheels are unlikely to be a problem I will ever have to worry about, I'm just aimlessly trawling the netHere's a failure from 2018, taken from ducati forumCaused by overheating brake Quote
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted June 29, 2020 Posted June 29, 2020 The thing with carbon fibre is that it's very easy to repair with superglue. Just carry a bottle and you'll be fine. Quote
Bender Posted June 29, 2020 Posted June 29, 2020 The thing with carbon fibre is that it's very easy to repair with superglue. Just carry a bottle and you'll be fine. I think the ducati may need some expanding foam Quote
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