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Extreme newbie question about swapping rims - 1/28/2008 3:57:54 PM

thunderzy

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Im not a fan of the 3 spoke wheels I have on my '05. I have noticed Yamaha makes nice 5 spoke wheels for the R1. Can I swap my OEM rims for the Yamaha 5 spokes? Will it effect the ride? What is involved in the process? Am I better off looking at aftermarket rims? Please help me.

Thank you for your time
Zack

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RE: Extreme newbie question about swapping rims - 1/28/2008 4:01:12 PM

knightslugger

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no, no, a lot, yes, superbikesupply.com sells marchesini and BST i believe.

http://www.marchesiniwheels.com/ENG

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RE: Extreme newbie question about swapping rims - 1/28/2008 4:07:32 PM

thunderzy

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Im trying to keep the budget low. Thats why I looked at other OEM wheels.

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RE: Extreme newbie question about swapping rims - 1/28/2008 4:11:17 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: thunderzy

Im trying to keep the budget low. Thats why I looked at other OEM wheels.

custom spacers, axles, bushings, rotors, machined wheels and rotors... after all the custom work that needs to be done, unless you have a mill in your garage, will cost more than a low budget.

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RE: Extreme newbie question about swapping rims - 1/28/2008 4:37:14 PM

thunderzy

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WOW!! Thanks for putting that into perspective for me. I guess Ill have to look at aftermarket. Any suggestions on what to buy?

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RE: Extreme newbie question about swapping rims - 1/28/2008 4:56:29 PM

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nope. not a one. depends on what you're looking for. if it's looks your after, that's all going to be on you. i won't like what you will.

i actually like the tri spoke.

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RE: Extreme newbie question about swapping rims - 1/28/2008 7:35:37 PM

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i looked into it to.. keyword = LOOKED.

aftermarket rims get ready to spend about $2200 atleast. Its rediculous if you ask me.

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