Wheels (+ wheel info)

BRG

Joined Dec 2007

158 Posts | 0+

Bristol, UK

Discussion Starter
• Dec 13, 2007

• #1

I need a spare pair of wheels for my '06 Factory for trackday wets.

Given that I need to get them second-hand, what models would make a suitable donor?

• Would I be right in assuming that the non-Factory (cast) wheels fit the Factory for the same model year?
• Which wheel years are directly compatible with the '06 Factory?
• Where older wheels can be adapted (spacers), are these adapters readily available?

Any other advice for an Aprilia newb?

Oh, and lastly, ANYONE GOT A PAIR FOR SALE?

 

rsvchris

Joined Jul 2007

385 Posts | 0+

• Dec 13, 2007

• #2

Hi,

Yes you are right the non-factory wheels Oz, Oz lookalikes or Brembos will fit. Also the earlier non-radial wheels will fit but you need the disc spacers, You can get them from http://www.rsvr.net/shop/item.asp?itemid=238&catid=57&sortby=name&page=&parentcatid=3

I think Carbon Kid had a set of Oz wheels for sale last month you can try and PM him.

 

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carbon kid

• Dec 13, 2007

• #3

thanks cHRIS, YES THEY ARE STILL AVAILABLE brg. they are the real oZ's, in blue good condition all you need is the spacers to fit. 500 squid plus postage( I bought from new a year ago)
pm me matey.
cheers CK
PS-Chris matey, stm, quickshifter and TB's now on, just waiting for a custom map now yeehaaw.

 

BRG

Joined Dec 2007

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Bristol, UK

Discussion Starter
• Jan 4, 2008

• #4

Carbon Kid's wheels received.

Thanks CK.

 

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carbon kid

• Jan 4, 2008

• #5

mate, what method are you gonna use for painting yer new oz's, I know Triple S enamelers do a good job of black powdercoating, certainly tougher than the blue anodising.
cheers Andy

 

BRG

Joined Dec 2007

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Bristol, UK

Discussion Starter
• Jan 4, 2008

• #6

CK,

Having had both painted and powder coated rims on my Multistrada, and given that these OZ rims are my wet set, I'll be getting them painted at a local place I'm getting my bodywork (ARD Racing) painted. Ultimate Bike Paint. Leastways that's plan A.

Gold for the rims and BRG for the bodywork.

 

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carbon kid

• Jan 4, 2008

• #7

are they any good as a spay shop?, I will be needing a full paint job soon
CK

 

BRG

Joined Dec 2007

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Bristol, UK

Discussion Starter
• Jan 4, 2008

• #8

carbon kid said:

are they any good as a spay shop?, I will be needing a full paint job soon
CK

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TBD on that. I'm taking them on recommendation...

Previously I've used Dream Machine and Liquid Image (Wellingborough - via Duc Ayesbury). Both excellent quality though service from latter was poor.

 

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carnadge1

Joined Jan 2008

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• Jan 8, 2008

• #9

so have you found any yet as i have some ready to bolt staight on

 

BRG

Joined Dec 2007

158 Posts | 0+

Bristol, UK

Discussion Starter
• Jan 8, 2008

• #10

Yes thanks Carnadge1. I'm sorted now.

Regards,
BRG

 

BRG

Joined Dec 2007

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Bristol, UK

Discussion Starter
• Feb 14, 2008

• #11

CK - Got my wet wheels sorted now...

Paint (and scrape repair) sub-contracted through my favourite dealer (JHS Racing), along with bearing check, new valves and Pirelli Diablo Rains (127/70 & 180/55).

Got the bolts and spacers for the discs you provided and sourced a rear disc from Time Machine Bikes.

Here's hoping they never see any use!!!

 

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Badger

• Feb 14, 2008

• #12

Did you get them powder coated or painted bud?

How much were the Diablo Rains ?

 

BRG

Joined Dec 2007

158 Posts | 0+

Bristol, UK

Discussion Starter
• Feb 14, 2008

• #13

Badger,

Painted - see post #6 for my cut on paint v. powder. I didn't use Ultimate for these as I got them as a job lot with my tyres etc; I'll be giving Ultimate a ring soon to spray up my track bodywork (ARD Racing) now that I've completed the fitting.

Rains = £265 the pair - fitted and balanced (loose wheels).

 

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Badger

• Feb 14, 2008

• #14

They look good BRG, and ARD is good track bodywork, let us see it when it's painted:thumbup

 

GrahamRSVR

Joined Nov 2007

173 Posts | 0+

Doncaster, England

• Feb 14, 2008

• #15

carnadge1 said:

so have you found any yet as i have some ready to bolt staight on

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im looking wheels mate whats the spec on urs??

 

BRG

Joined Dec 2007

158 Posts | 0+

Bristol, UK

Discussion Starter
• May 15, 2008

• #16

Badger said:

...let us see it when it's painted:thumbup

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Badger, see thread "2008/05/07 Castle Combe" in Bike Pictures.

 

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Badger

• May 15, 2008

• #17

BRG said:

Badger, see thread "2008/05/07 Castle Combe" in Bike Pictures.

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Looks tidy mate, i have just ordered an ARD kit for mine, did you fit it and was it a good fit with little modding needed, or did it need a bit of work?