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Re: Smooth vs Shouldered
« Reply #25 on: January 27, 2009, 11:18:06 AM »
I must say I like how jimmy's look. I like smoother surfaces compared to edges such as on shouldered rims. The looks just seem to flow better.
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Re: Smooth vs Shouldered
« Reply #26 on: January 27, 2009, 11:20:08 AM »
Quote from: 754 on January 27, 2009, 11:08:53 AM
I am not remembering any aluminum rim that reasmbles steel ones, the outer ege  on steel usually has prett big radii. I guess perhaps you mean amount of drop in center, dimples, etc..


A month or 2 back we got to search through a pile if about 1000 bike wheels, had a good look at a lot of styles.. I think we got around 100 or more between 3 of us.. :o

Didn't get a real good look at the edges. The CB750F is back in the dusty corner of the shop, behind the other unfinished projects.
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Re: Smooth vs Shouldered
« Reply #27 on: March 11, 2009, 09:19:48 PM »
Well, I'm still battling what rims to use.  :-\

Here how my bike is coming along.
I feel shouldered rims could make the bike look 'fat', like its a porker.
Its looking trim (probably still heavy), so you all think smooth will give the trimmest/lightest looking bike?
I'm torn as I only get the choice once. Sometimes I get lost in concept...
Help me out!


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Re: Smooth vs Shouldered
« Reply #28 on: March 11, 2009, 09:53:58 PM »
tsflstb I really like the look of your excels...how much does a set-up like that cost?
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Re: Smooth vs Shouldered
« Reply #29 on: March 12, 2009, 09:29:37 AM »
Excels were around way before the SOHC/4s, and are a period correct upgraded wheel. 

I myself sprung for the shouldered Excels. 
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Re: Smooth vs Shouldered
« Reply #30 on: March 12, 2009, 09:32:50 AM »
You are saying that Excels were around in the 60,s?

on what..?
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Re: Smooth vs Shouldered
« Reply #31 on: March 12, 2009, 09:46:20 AM »
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tsflstb I really like the look of your excels...how much does a set-up like that cost?

Thanks. 

I think I added it all up at the end of this thread...wheel costs kind of creep up on you.

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=29889.15
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Re: Smooth vs Shouldered
« Reply #32 on: March 12, 2009, 01:06:14 PM »
Quote from: 754 on March 12, 2009, 09:32:50 AM
You are saying that Excels were around in the 60,s?

on what..?

Maybe excel style? I know BMW and Matchless has some serious shouldered rims at one point. God only knows where any pictures are now.... but I had some hard copies around here somewhere.
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Re: Smooth vs Shouldered
« Reply #33 on: March 12, 2009, 01:19:05 PM »
Quote from: HavocTurbo on March 12, 2009, 01:06:14 PM
Quote from: 754 on March 12, 2009, 09:32:50 AM
You are saying that Excels were around in the 60,s?

on what..?

Maybe excel style? I know BMW and Matchless has some serious shouldered rims at one point. God only knows where any pictures are now.... but I had some hard copies around here somewhere.
Excel makes both, shouldered and non-shouldered. So no Excel "style".

Not sure how long Excel's (Japanese?) been around. Borrani (Italy) and Akront (British? defunct) made the shoulderd rims back when. San Remo (Spain) did also I think. Also defunct I think.

Just trivia details. Getting away from the main topic, which should he have?

I say it all depends.   :D
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Re: Smooth vs Shouldered
« Reply #34 on: March 12, 2009, 03:28:54 PM »
Quote from: MCRider on March 12, 2009, 01:19:05 PM
Excel makes both, shouldered and non-shouldered. So no Excel "style".

I knew that. But maybe excel's "style" was a copy from someone else.

Guess I didn't word that right.
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Re: Smooth vs Shouldered
« Reply #35 on: March 12, 2009, 04:46:57 PM »
Quote from: HavocTurbo on March 12, 2009, 03:28:54 PM
Quote from: MCRider on March 12, 2009, 01:19:05 PM
Excel makes both, shouldered and non-shouldered. So no Excel "style".

I knew that. But maybe excel's "style" was a copy from someone else.

Guess I didn't word that right.
Got it.
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Re: Smooth vs Shouldered
« Reply #36 on: March 12, 2009, 04:57:30 PM »
I'm going to vote for the Akront style that FunJimmy has....not quite as big of a shoulder - still a very racy look
I don't think it will "look heavy" at all - especially if your using near stock tire sizes.

FunJimmy has all the cool stuff....I hate him. ;)
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Re: Smooth vs Shouldered
« Reply #37 on: March 12, 2009, 05:32:26 PM »
Somebody please explain;
 how the history and timeline of the topic, would not be relavent.. ???

IMO the XL 250 Motorsport, is the first I remember with shoulderless D.I.D's.. and Excel shouulderless appear to look very similar to them.. There is at least one other of the style, Tagasaki, I think maybe..
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Re: Smooth vs Shouldered
« Reply #38 on: March 12, 2009, 08:59:42 PM »
Daym, still trying to decide.
I am still leaning smooth for the trim, lean look...
Guess I am trying to stay away from the "Fatbob" look.
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Re: Smooth vs Shouldered
« Reply #39 on: March 13, 2009, 04:41:54 AM »
Quote from: Maxacceleration on March 12, 2009, 08:59:42 PM
Daym, still trying to decide.
I am still leaning smooth for the trim, lean look...
Guess I am trying to stay away from the "Fatbob" look.
I'm hoping to mock up my rear end this weekend. It'll be a wide 17" non-sholdered Excel with tire, swingarm, shocks, fender TL, etc. to get a looksee before I proceed.

I'll take pictures.
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Re: Smooth vs Shouldered
« Reply #40 on: October 26, 2010, 10:40:49 AM »
reviving this old one... aside from appearance ... is there any handling or performance advantage of shouldered vs smooth... are you limited to a type of tire aspect ratio etc you can use?
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Re: Smooth vs Shouldered
« Reply #41 on: October 27, 2010, 06:35:56 PM »
Just got my '76 GL100 rims back from the powdercoater, for my '76CB750F1.

Did someone say period correct?
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