Carbon Fiber Wheels : Kawasaki ZX Forums: Kawasaki Ninja Forum

Somefun · 11-09-2009, 05:26 PM

Hey guys anyone run the BTS wheels on their 14? What is the biggest differance between the stockers n the carbon fiber? I know the weight but how much lighter are they? Can you put 9,000 miles a year on them with no worries? Is it mostly looks? Or is it night n day?

2WheelWillie · 11-09-2009, 05:31 PM

Never tried them never known anyone with them. But the idea behind them is to lessen the rotational mass. And I would have to guess you would notice it, in acceleration and even in your braking.

mad · 11-09-2009, 05:33 PM

I think you mean BST as in Blackstone Tech, right? Yes, night and day they say, and no, I can't afford $3500 wheels unfortunately. Strong as any out there.

clarkmanning · 11-09-2009, 06:17 PM

Spend the 4K on some Ohlins R&t Forks and a TTX shock. Find a Ohlins tuner and get the bike set up for you.. You'll be happier. When you have another 4 thousand to spend, then get the BST's. The rims are strong as hell. I believe you can send them back to BST for repair if you happen to damage one.

Speedy14 · 11-14-2009, 07:48 PM

If I spent $4k on wheel I would be afraid to let anyone change a tire on one fearing they would scratch them... I wonder if they would hold up to the everyday abuse a street bike will go through versus the race track? Not a lot of potholes on a race track...?

mad · 11-15-2009, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Speedy14

If I spent $4k on wheel I would be afraid to let anyone change a tire on one fearing they would scratch them... I wonder if they would hold up to the everyday abuse a street bike will go through versus the race track? Not a lot of potholes on a race track...?

They hold up fine. Have a buddy with them on a couple of his bikes.