F6bguy Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 came out very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer FJ12Ryder Posted February 15, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted February 15, 2016 I love the white, but it sure is a bugger to keep clean. But it sure looks good when it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 They look nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrelman Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 You or your guy knew to plug the relevant holes and use a proper tap to clear threads of course since any baked-on powder in there can be bad ? The wheel mounting nuts need a clear metal surface (not powder) to seat properly and retain initial torque, i believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GigemVFR Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Very sharp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer deltaboxii Posted February 16, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted February 16, 2016 I love the white, but it sure is a bugger to keep clean. But it sure looks good when it is. Oh yea its terrible. Spray on wheel cleaner. let soak for 5 minutes. take wheel brush and clean. No worse than any other wheel on all my other bikes and cars. The only time that they really look terrible is after it rains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer 34468Randy Posted February 16, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted February 16, 2016 I had mine done a few years ago when I acquired an 8 spoke for my 06. I went out and bought cheap bolts to put in the holes before they were done so no need to clean anything out. But I noticed, On surfaces that should meet with your hubs have now got power coat on them. That will need to be removed before the install. The place that did mine put the wheel on a brake disc turning machine and planed the power coat off. Give your wheels a good coat of a quality car wax containing carnuba before you mount the tires back on. That does help to make cleaning them easier a bit. Brake dust is a bitch, and getting at it in the folds of the spokes is even more so. Also, if you are using lead weights, get some model paint and paint those white as well. Nothing worse than nice white wheels and fugley gray lead weights. Last tire change, I went back to the dyna beads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F6bguy Posted February 16, 2016 Author Share Posted February 16, 2016 I figure having white wheels will make me clean them more often.....black wheels just hide the dirt better.besides,I never ride the vfr in rain..have a Goldwing f6b for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer rhoderage Posted February 16, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted February 16, 2016 Great color choice, and they are not that bad to clean at all. Well worth the effort for the look I believe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
750 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 White wheels look awesome, utter nightmare to keep clean though for sure. I find a few hours on the bike makes them show a considerable amount of brake dust and random dirt. Have to admit it's a pain in the arse to wipe them down after every ride. Wouldn't have them any other colour though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F6bguy Posted February 16, 2016 Author Share Posted February 16, 2016 I have the take offs im gonna paint the same and sell on ebay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted February 16, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted February 16, 2016 The "mating" surface needs to be clear of powedercoat Despite taping, I still had a few spots to remove To this day am still pondering if I should have gone for white though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F6bguy Posted February 16, 2016 Author Share Posted February 16, 2016 the mating surface on my wheels is clean of any coating......the white really pops on the red bikes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted February 17, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted February 17, 2016 Glad to read that, my 53yr old eyes must be failing me :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veefer800Canuck Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 They should not have done the rotor mounting surfaces on the front wheel. That area should be left bare for installing the brake rotors correctly. Good luck removing it, it's a pain in the ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F6bguy Posted February 18, 2016 Author Share Posted February 18, 2016 piece o cake to clean off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer JZH Posted February 18, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted February 18, 2016 I've seen worse pics... Not only did the "professional" powder coaters coat the disc mounting surface and the bolt threads, but they also coated the bearing cups! Ciao, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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