Hobie1dog Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 This single nut conversion hub was on Ebay last week for 175.00http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...0398&rd=1,1 Funny, that looks just like an RC30 hb/axle... David Silver Spares sold me one for UKP60 + VAT not too long ago. ($160 @ Ron Ayers). Ciao, That's good to know, no wonder he didn't get any bids on it then. <_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer FlaminV4 Posted July 1, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted July 1, 2007 We need a drool emoticon... Drooool!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer SAFE-T Posted July 31, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted July 31, 2007 What happened to the pics ? :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Synaptic Misfire Posted August 16, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted August 16, 2007 Just checked back in on their site and the VFR has been removed from the application chart. It would seem they were unsuccessful in creating the wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veefer800Canuck Posted January 5, 2008 Author Share Posted January 5, 2008 Just checked back in on their site and the VFR has been removed from the application chart. It would seem they were unsuccessful in creating the wheels. AHA, look here: http://www.forged-wheel.com/News.htm CARROZZERIA FORGED VFR800 WORKS KIT HONDA VFR800 VTEC CARROZZERIA VSTAR FORGED WHEELS 3.50/5.50-17 (Single Sided) CZ CUSTOM AXLE ADAPTER GALFER FRONT WAVE ROTORS (not pictured) PRICE STARTING @$2450.00 LIMITED QUANTITY, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST AVAILABLE IN POWDERCOATED OR ANODIZED FINISHES Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vfrrider Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Just when I got all comfortable living indoors and married. :pissed: Larry VFRrider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zRoYz Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Just when I got all comfortable living indoors and married. :pissed: Larry VFRrider haha I wonder if they will take the wife an a trade, they look (sorry can't think of words). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 It would be so sweet to get the specs on that axle adapter... I've got 4 brand spankin' new CNC mills to program... ^_^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer CitizenOfDreams Posted January 6, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted January 6, 2008 For about the same price I might hold out for some magnesium wheels. This is a new company so no VFR version yet.Mag wheels for less Oh gawd... now this forum is going to get its own 300-page Durrani thread... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Daniel Paul Posted January 6, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted January 6, 2008 stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer dutchinterceptor Posted January 6, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted January 6, 2008 Even if I could scratch up that much dough, I'd have a hard time picking a color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veefer Madness Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Even if I could scratch up that much dough, I'd have a hard time picking a color. That's the easy part....... BOMBSHELL BLONDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :salesman: :salesman: Is that the drugs or does that look like Christina Applegate???? AAAAAAOOOOOOOOOOOO...... :pissed: Champagne tastes on a beer budget though...... Don't worry, Larry. At that price, there's STILL gonna be a market for 8 Spokers. :thumbsup: She/they/whatever sure look sweet. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zRoYz Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 It would be so sweet to get the specs on that axle adapter... I've got 4 brand spankin' new CNC mills to program... ^_^ Have I told you I hate you, but think you would need a lathe for that job <_< Since I got out of that industry I used to be foremen/manager of a machine shop where we made all alloy parts & never once needed to make stuff for bikes as in those days you just did a custom spay job, polished a few things & that was about it, now every second day I want to make something :pissed: If I had the room I would own a lathe & bridgeport mill, but alas I can only fit the bikes & cars I own just so no chance in hell unless a fairy god mother buys me a bigger home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KanadianKen Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 drugs Veefer, that ain't Christina Applegate..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Synaptic Misfire Posted January 6, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted January 6, 2008 Anyone know how to contact the black market kidney dealers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer SAFE-T Posted January 6, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted January 6, 2008 It would be so sweet to get the specs on that axle adapter... I've got 4 brand spankin' new CNC mills to program... ^_^ Probably won't help. It's likely the design of the wheel that allows it to clear the rear brake caliper, so you would still have to use a Carrozzeria wheel designed specifically for the VFR800 unless they are using one of their wheels designed for a Ducati. The only other rear wheel that will clear the VFR800's OEM rear caliper/rotor is Dymag's Sport Magnesium. And you still need a modified axle (no longer available through Dymag) or axle adapter or whatnot. Alternately, you could buy a set from Carrozzeria and try returning them after you had programmed the whole thing into autoCAD...just be prepared to make the wheels too, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veefer800Canuck Posted January 6, 2008 Author Share Posted January 6, 2008 Perhaps someone could email them and see if they are willing to sell the adaptor separately??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer vanion2 Posted January 7, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted January 7, 2008 You guys are killing me...With that much money in wheels I would have to stand over my bike with a shotgun. :goofy: Super sexy though. :beer: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 It would be so sweet to get the specs on that axle adapter... I've got 4 brand spankin' new CNC mills to program... ^_^ Probably won't help. It's likely the design of the wheel that allows it to clear the rear brake caliper, so you would still have to use a Carrozzeria wheel designed specifically for the VFR800 unless they are using one of their wheels designed for a Ducati. The only other rear wheel that will clear the VFR800's OEM rear caliper/rotor is Dymag's Sport Magnesium. And you still need a modified axle (no longer available through Dymag) or axle adapter or whatnot. Alternately, you could buy a set from Carrozzeria and try returning them after you had programmed the whole thing into autoCAD...just be prepared to make the wheels too, though. It's already been stated(possibly in another thread), that this adapter was modeled after Triumph's setup, so one might be able to bolt up a Triumph rear. I wonder if the part # for the wheel cross-references with their Triumph wheel? In any case, not having to pay their price for the adapter would get me that much farther ahead, eh? I still have our discussion of the conversion saved, and while I would still like to keep the linked brakes, I would give them up to get the wheel I want. The 3 spoke rears are my least favorite, the PVM 10Y's are my #1, with the new Duc 1098 wheel a close second. Any CBR600F4 wheel with similar design can fill in the front. I'd love to try and mill my own wheels! Trouble is getting that huge block of aluminum to start with! :beer: ps - I have a spare 5th gen axle I'm saving to try and make the conversion with at some point, just don't know when I'll get time for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer SAFE-T Posted January 7, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted January 7, 2008 It's already been stated(possibly in another thread), that this adapter was modeled after Triumph's setup, so one might be able to bolt up a Triumph rear. I wonder if the part # for the wheel cross-references with their Triumph wheel? Have you ever looked at a Triumph final drive up close ? It is almost a carbon copy of the Honda's, except for brake linkage. I bet the whole thing would slide right into a '98+ VFR800 swingarm all nice like. Have to compare the two side-to-side or take some measurements but... :beer: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 It's already been stated(possibly in another thread), that this adapter was modeled after Triumph's setup, so one might be able to bolt up a Triumph rear. I wonder if the part # for the wheel cross-references with their Triumph wheel? Have you ever looked at a Triumph final drive up close ? It is almost a carbon copy of the Honda's, except for brake linkage. I bet the whole thing would slide right into a '98+ VFR800 swingarm all nice like. Have to compare the two side-to-side or take some measurements but... :beer: I haven't but it sounds like you just had a revelation? :idea3: Let's get Skuuter to tear into his Speed Triple!! :goofy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer chonsey Posted January 7, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted January 7, 2008 If my VFR was my only bike, I'd be all over these wheels :beer: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer SAFE-T Posted January 7, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted January 7, 2008 I haven't but it sounds like you just had a revelation? :beer: Nah. Just remembered something else I noticed/thought of but never pursued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttlestop Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 They (Carrozeria) unfortunately do not have a great reputation amongst the sportbike community. Their initial output sportbike wheels had several problems, such as difficulty in mounting/demounting of tires, and as I've personally experienced, shoddy anodising on a set of gold Z1000 wheels (they ended up being returned to the retailer that sold it). I do hope they've pulled their act together though. They should have, by now. Read about it here: http://www.gixxer.com/forums/showthread.ph...els#post2569825 and here: http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=214824 There are a couple of other threads that I came across, but these are what I can remember. Approach these wheels with extreme caution, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grayghost08 Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 I have had these wheels on a ZRX1200 and they were fantastic! Awesome finish, customer service was good and tire mounting was easy, beeads popped on with 45 psi. The only issues: The valve stems they sent suck. I knew this and ordered Triumph 90 deg stems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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