SheepOfBlue

So they are made in the Detriot area. Surely someone can find out if they are real. I find this VERY hard to believe.

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abtech

I just sent them an email. We'll see what they have to say.

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SomeStrangeGuy

Makes no sense, but it just reads much better.

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abtech

Here is their response:

Thanks for checking us out. Our wheels compare favorably with Marchesini forged magnesium and are superior to any diecasting process.
We have a finished weight with bearings and spacers for the front of 6.43lbs and rear of 10.44lbs with cush drive assembly and sprocket carrier, but w/o sprocket.
We surveyed the M/C wheel repair shops around the country and found that they had a 3:1 ratio of front wheel repairs to rear, so we beefed up the front considerably to insure a bulletproof design that tested to exceptional durabilty. (1000 lbs load at 230mph for 5000 miles without incident!)
Below is a chart I found online from a BST outlet. I cannot authenticate it so take it for what it is worth, but I added our info at the bottom for comparison. (FYI, I believe that Marchesini's new forged wheel is 5.99lbs, so I am not sure where they got their data.)
We will be able to provide wheels for your 2000 RC51, but not until mid May.

From Chart:

Comparative Weight and Moment of Inertia (MoI)
Front Rear MoI Front MoI Rear
lbs lbs. in² in²
BST 5.50 10.38 217 304
Marchesini
forged magnesium 6.54 11.12 276 373
Marvic
Penta cast magnesium 7.46 12.16 327 437
Marchesini
forged aluminum 8.82 13.80 362 496
PVM
forged aluminum Y5 7.96 13.44 346 489
Perf Machine
forged aluminum 9.14 13.16 380 498
Dymag Custom Carbon 7.30 12.38 301 406
Suzuki stock
cast aluminum 10.28 16.80 480 880
Durrani 510 Series
Magnesium 6.43 10.44 269 327

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Very interesting and they sound real (or good story at least). I would still have questions on spacers and sprockets but if they pan out I might have to get a set for the RC The MOI is nice though as he points out the Marchesini has dropped in weight (that is the old versions weight) and likely MOI. Further Marvic now has a forged unit, though I don't think they fit RCs.

So the prize for defeating the French can be a new set of RC rims

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smoothrideronli

Here is a link to their patented technology called thixomolding.

Information on Magnesium and Thixomolding

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CBRVFR

So you'll be buying her a set if you lose? :allears:

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SheepOfBlue

Don't count your sheep to soon there. Oh and I did not say SHE will buy me some rather y'all that voted against the flock

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abtech

These wheels may be interesting. Stay Tuned . . .

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evl_twn

"RIGHT NOW WE MAKE 3.5"X17" FRONT WHEELS AND 6.0x17" and 5.5x17" REAR
WHEELS FOR DOUBLE SIDED SWINGARM EQUIPPED BIKES ONLY. SINGLE SIDED
SWINGARM WHEELS TO FOLLOW SOON."

I'll have to keep checking back on these...

SheepOfBlue

I found it interesting that they use OEM sprockets

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smoothrideronli

I sent him and email and below is his response.





Okay "wf_engineering",(No name provided, so I do not know how to address youmy Man.)We do have fitment for your 2004 CBR1000RR and theyare killer Street wheels at race weight. We are in Detroit...We invented the pothole. Thesebad boys are tested to withstand an amazing amount ofabuse. It is virtually impossible to crack theserims. Unlike aluminum or diecast magnesium, with thisalloy of magnesium and the way it is made, the wheelswill first bend under a severe pothole (Like a 8" deep1 ft diameter at 60mph). If YOU survive that, it is ahigh probability that you can take a propane torch youbuy at Home Depot, warm the rim, and take a plasticmallot to it to bend it back.Cost is $1098/set with free magnesium hub upgrade fora limited time (a $198 value). 6% sales tax if inMichigan.Weight is 6.4 lbs front and 10.4 lbs rear withbearings and spacers. Better than all but carbonfiber.Hope this helps,Sheryar Durrani

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evl_twn

"I was just looking at your website, and was wondering if you had plans to offer wheels for the Honda RC30/RC45?"

The reply:

"Most definitely Brian.

And thanks for taking the timet to see what is possible when the heart and soul lead the mind to infinity...

We begin taking orders on April 17th for the RC30/RC45 and you can expect about 4 week delivery as we are understandably swamped with orders...

Regards,

Sheryar Durrani"

smoothrideronli

Abtech I volunteer you to go to their factory and check them out!!

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abtech

There is something in the works. Please be patient.

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Cool!

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Bikeoholic

They are real. I have been working with the engineer on this project for a few months now. Oh jeez... I have a feeling I'm going to inundated with with mail and phone calls now.

To be honest, I had planned on posting some info about these here, but was waiting for testing to be complete. I can tell you that the engineer that is behind this project is brilliant with magnesium. These wheels will be DOT approved and perfectly safe for use on... yes, even Michigan roads.

I had painted prototypes at my house last week. They look friggin killer !

Understandably, there are certain details about this project I'm not at liberty to talk about yet, so please spare me the "I wanna tour the plant" remarks for now. Rest assured, they are being manufactured in Michigan. Anything related to application, test results, specifications, price, etc., I will be more than happy to answer.

Did I say they look friggin' KILLER !?!?!?!?

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Hammer

I am taking sponsorship applications, wheel department resume's are getting low. Have them send me one if you will. I will take a look and advise them if I am interested.

Bikeoholic

WOW. You'd do that for me? Thanks !

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Hammer

JUST for you, limited time only. Not good with other offers. Not valid in New York or Chicago. You must be 18 years of age to apply.

CBRVFR

Will you PLEASE confirm the rumor that they will NOT be available in blue?

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Bikeoholic

They WILL be available in blue. <see below>

Incidentally, anyone interested in a set of these can feel free to PM me or e-mail me with their info.

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CBR929RE

stop posting pics like that. I just paid off my credit card and a huge chunk of what I owe on my bike. I don't need to spend more money.

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Hammer

But look how hard you work, putting up with 4 wheelers, plain whites in the middle, cocaine cowboys, shipping guys who have little man syndrome and dispatchers that would rather climb a tree and tell a lie than stand on the ground and tell you the truth. All in the name of money. Why do you do this? So you can leave it to a wife that probably cheated on you when you were at work anyhow.

Go ahead, buy a set and live a little. You deserve it. If you cannot enjoy the $$ you are making then why work.

Bikeoholic

So I shouldn't say things like buying a set of these wheels for $1098.00 would help you accelerate faster, stop quicker, turn faster, look way cooler, and be envied by everybody on this forum and around your neighborhood. Name one other product for your bike that can do all that for only $1098.00.

DP

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Bikeoholic

Sprocket only Sheep. Not the entire cush drive. Stock rotors are also retained.

DP

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smoothrideronli

Ok I am sold!!

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Hammer

You have a track addiction to pay for, so you cannot afford it.

bda116

I would have pruchased these a year ago.
What kind of bearings do these use? I was amazed at the difference between how the stock wheels spun when mounted and the Carrozzerias I purchased. The bearings in those wheels are very high quality.
Then there's the weight savings, which as you mentioned is very nice.

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