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Old 09-14-2009, 09:53 AM   #11
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Carbon wheels are super bad ass.
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Old 09-14-2009, 12:24 PM   #12
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The price is quite steep to be sure. But if you've already got a decent sportbike and the money to do it, then why not? I'm also thinking about the Carbon Matrix Composite rotors, mono-bloc calipers, and a new fuel controller (why get a power commander when I can replace the ECM?). Time will tell. I'd love to get by bike to about 400-410 lbs.
You're quite right. If you've got a good starting point and appreciate the gains, namely quicker turn in and EASIER turn in because of a lighter rotating mass acting as a gyroscope, they're 1000% worth the money.
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Old 09-14-2009, 03:07 PM   #13
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About $3500. I may pick up a set when I get back to the states.
3500= new bike time.

way too much to spend on wheels unless you shit money for a living.
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Old 09-14-2009, 09:46 PM   #14
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3500= new bike time.

way too much to spend on wheels unless you shit money for a living.
And if I did I wouldn't care how much it stunk cause it's fucking MONEY!



Oh... and I'll take some of those wheels... preferably a set you HAVEN'T bounced off the concrete.
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