Member Contributer Silver#788 Posted April 21, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted April 21, 2007 Does anyone else like this look. I am way happy. $225 for 8 spoke wheel with light damage shipped. $100 to repair damaged wheel. $450 to get the wheels and fork tubes polished. I got the wheels today and am still waiting on the forks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer FotoMoto Posted April 21, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted April 21, 2007 Chroming is WAY better than polishing when it comes to upkeep. Polishing is WAY better than chrome when it comes to unsprung weight. Pick your poison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 Looking good! :thumbsup: And looks like you're living up to your VFRD screen name. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 Looks pretty good although flash photography doesn't do polished alloy any favours! If you want to seal them, I've recently heard that POR-15 has a good clearcoat available - but I know nothing about it. I use Nyalic, which is fantastic, it doesn't go yellow over time like most clear finishes. And it's super easy to apply. Only problem is that it's pricey, but the cheaper stuff just isn't up to the job. Looking forward to the assembled shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 They look great, but that's a lot of cash for a polish job! :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Chev Posted April 21, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted April 21, 2007 You could have them powdercoated in clear. Might keep them shiny longer? They look good now, regardless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mdr vfr Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 Very Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer FotoMoto Posted April 21, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted April 21, 2007 You could have them powdercoated in clear. Might keep them shiny longer?They look good now, regardless. Yeah, you definitely want to protect them. I went through this with a polished frame/swingarm on my SuperHawk. I got a two bottle metal polish/sealant system for about $40 that worked OK. Clear powdercoating is a great idea. That will push the total cost past chroming but it will be lighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer TommyHoffman Posted April 21, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted April 21, 2007 SWEWEEEET Can't wait to see it all put together and ready to ride! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer jeremy556 Posted April 21, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted April 21, 2007 Looks good, but damn that was pricey. You should have hired a couple tweekers to polish up the wheels, probably could have saved $400 on that part :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttlepimp Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 LuuuuUUUuuuUUUuuuUUUv it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VFRiderGal Posted April 21, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted April 21, 2007 Can't wait to see how they look on the bike! :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dirtydizzogg Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 Looks totally sweet. They are a B to keep shiny, My wheels are evidence of that. However when shined up they look awesome. Congrats, Dirtydizzogg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer dude Posted April 22, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted April 22, 2007 They look fantastic :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobie1dog Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 Impressive to say the least. :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest matt_c Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 Those look very very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer chonsey Posted April 22, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted April 22, 2007 To answer your question, yes I like the look. I wouldn't do it myself as I couldn't deal with the upkeep. But it looks HOT :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon28 Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 $400 YIKES!!! I now know I will be powdercoating mine!!!! I just got my helibars p-coated for about $40, and I think the guy said he charges $60 a wheel. Anyways back on topic, they look great!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 Mine cost $400AUD back in 1999 and the guys who did it said they'd never do it again for less than $600AUD - they were used to doing flat disc Fatboy wheels... there's a lot of work involved, even with machines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Ranger77 Posted May 2, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted May 2, 2007 I wish I knew the name but there's a liquid stuff that you can put on polished metal/aluminum/chrom and it'll seal the pores. It came out a few years ago. The big seller for it was for chrome wheels. I also saw it on teh car shows on Spike TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer JustinR Posted May 2, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted May 2, 2007 I wish I knew the name but there's a liquid stuff that you can put on polished metal/aluminum/chrom and it'll seal the pores. It came out a few years ago. The big seller for it was for chrome wheels. I also saw it on teh car shows on Spike TV. zoop seal ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AB-Oz Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Any pix of these wheels on the bike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Silver#788 Posted May 4, 2007 Author Member Contributer Share Posted May 4, 2007 just got it together a bit ago. The dedumboing isnt right so i need to redo that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer fallzboater Posted May 4, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted May 4, 2007 Excellent, let's ride! I'm off work on Friday if you're interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Silver#788 Posted May 4, 2007 Author Member Contributer Share Posted May 4, 2007 Providing I get my r/r replaced tommorow I am down for a good ride anytime. My r1 r/r came in today and it took me 2 hours to get the fins cut off and get it filed straight to my liking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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