Carbon Fibre wheels for the 1200 GS

[alimey4u2]

Not sure if available from DYMAG, et al but any thoughts,opinions etc. ??

 

[GSmonkey]

Can't see the point, the unsprung weight of the paralever and telelever must render any minor weight savings on the wheels useless. I'm sure they'd look nice though

 

[Yoda]

The other factor to consider is the rotating mass. For my R100RS I built a pair of wire wheels to run as an option to the standard alloy cast jobbies. The bare front wheel was amazing 2kgs lighter. I suspect that most of that weight difference was in the rim. As a consequence the bike feels that it turns in much faster on the wires than the cast wheels.

In theory, I suppose it should lose some straight line stability at higher speeds, but I certainly haven't noticed.

So if the carbon whottsits come in lighter than the alloy wheels then there may be a difference in handling. Whether that's noticeable or not is judgemental. My 12GS is one of the best handling bikes I've ridden and it can whip round corners far faster than I'm personally capable of!

I'd agree that they would look the canine's gonads.

 

[alimey4u2]

Thank you both,
Any comments on impact absorbtion (ruts, potholes, rocks etc.) I don't see any of the factory off road racers using them, so I would think that they are less effective than alloy rim/wire spoke ??

 

[Vern]

They'll look good in the garage or pub car park(as long as you don't hit a big bump!)other wise,stay well away.You're far better off having a good sh1t before you go for a ride,and have a bloody good holiday on the money you save on the wheels.If you are that desperate to save weight,you've started with the wrong bike.

 

[Cheesy Mike]

My dad's pension is dependent on lots of people buying carbon fibre fashion accessories for their bikes and cars. So go ahead, make his day! The money his former company makes from supplying the materials for these "toys" has to be seen to be believed.

The primary issue with carbon fibre composite parts is their poor impact resistance. So it's great for sports bikes that go round and round in circles on tracks without hitting anything but would be crap for a bike that is intended to go over bumps and ruts.

My US$0.02

Mike

 

[Detox]

Not sure if available from DYMAG, et al but any thoughts,opinions etc. ??

Buy a sportsbike...

 

[alimey4u2]

The primary issue with carbon fibre composite parts is their poor impact resistance. So it's great for sports bikes that go round and round in circles on tracks without hitting anything but would be crap for a bike that is intended to go over bumps and ruts.

My US$0.02

Mike

Thanks Mike, That's what i needed to know.........