Member Contributer SAFE-T Posted January 28, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted January 28, 2009 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DELKEVIC-RV...sQ5fAccessories This wheel would only fit a 170mm rear tire, but Delkevic says they are currently working on a 17" RC30 replacement wheel as well. Offset and spoke design may be enough to clear even the honking big three-piston caliper of the VFR800, which might clear the way for those of you (Seb ?) that would like an 8-spoke single nut wheel without the hassle of modifying brake systems. Not sure about their price on the RC30 wheel, but considering the price of the NC30 rim, this should be about a $600 mod including the wheel and single-nut spindle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 I'm a bit of a sucker for the PVM 10Y wheel myself. I have too many projects right now to try this too - but let me know if they have a blowout sale or they start running out or something... might just get one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer HiDesertMLB Posted January 28, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted January 28, 2009 Possible that the fitment of this rim would fit a 4th gen, seeing how it can accommodate a 170mm rear tire? How would one get a single nut setup to work outside of a hub swap (if possible), are there adapters for 4-bolt to single nut? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vfrrider Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 (edited) Great, like I didn't have enough little mods to intice me. Larry VFRrider Edited January 28, 2009 by vfrrider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pete McCrary Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Before you go fitting a 5" rim you need to start looking at what the tire manufacturers are doing. The 170/60 x 17 is becoming some what of an "odd ball" sized tire. A lot of the really go fast tires are not available in that size at all (Corsa III's, etc). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer sa1713 Posted January 28, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted January 28, 2009 I emailed them requesting information on a 17" 5.5 wheel and I guess Rick got the response we're looking for. Time to start saving some pennies..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Kel Posted January 29, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted January 29, 2009 Actually, a 160 is the proper size for this rim(4.5) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Actually, a 160 is the proper size for this rim(4.5) :dry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer SAFE-T Posted January 29, 2009 Author Member Contributer Share Posted January 29, 2009 160/60/17 is the OEM fitment on this wheel on the NC35 although a lot of owners put on a 170. I'm not bothered by the idea of a slightly narrower tire for better turn-in and and marginally reduced weight, nor do I feel the need to run soft street tires like the SuperCorsa on a sport-touring bike, but I suppose there may come a day when you truly couldn't find a decent rim protector in a 170. If I had a 4th gen to play with, I would certainly consider this wheel over an 8-spoke VFR wheel though. Guess we'll just have to see if they actually do come up with something for the RC30 in 17"x 5.5" that might work for the VFR800 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Salty42 Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Is it just me or did this ''Delkevic'' company seem to come out of nowhere?? They have exhausts too, and everything I've seen from them seems reasonably priced.... Anybody know anything about them?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 I'm still tempted to try a car wheel (with a bike tire on it) ... I don't know anything about Delkevic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer FotoMoto Posted January 29, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted January 29, 2009 I voted cool mod but I'm more in the mind of going the MUCH more expensive carrozzeria route and gain the unsprung weight benefit. :lurk: But that's not going to happen anytime soon..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer JZH Posted January 29, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted January 29, 2009 Delkevic is an "own brand" for major UK bike breaker/dealer/importer DK Motorcycles. DK is a bike breaker (salvage yard) that rose to prominence as a "Parallel Importer" during the 1990s and was one of the few to survive the implosion of that business model (they are currently official Aprilia and Kawasaki dealers, but still seem to dabble in "grey-imported" bikes and used parts from Asia). They developed their Delkevic brand within the last five years or so, mainly offering pattern stainless exhaust headers of debatable quality. A couple of years ago, they got into the aftermarket wheel business, apparently with some success. I was under the impression that the 17" RC30 wheel was already available? In any case, several people on the RC30 Yahoo Group have been in touch with DK about this for some time, and it is definitely coming. Due to the likely pinching of the profile, I would not put a 170-section tire on a 4.5" wheel. Ciao, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soichiro Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 I saw on ebay yesterday that Delkevic is also making a stainless set of headers for the 6th gens. I didnt know this. The price seemed to be half of motad. I know nothing about Delkevic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer JZH Posted February 1, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted February 1, 2009 Btw, I ordered a set of Predator headers for my 5th-gen last month. They were made by Predator (their stage of production was discussed with me after I had placed my order), but they came in a Motad box... :cool: Ciao, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR4Lee Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 I have to wonder about some of you guys. Do you ride the things? Or are you just tweakers? :huh: I just wanna ride. :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer SAFE-T Posted February 2, 2009 Author Member Contributer Share Posted February 2, 2009 I just wanna ride. :biggrin: Me too. Let me know when I can move in with you. It is winter here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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