Author Topic: Thoughts/experience on these alloy rims on eBay? (Read 7374 times)

camelman · « **on:** December 05, 2011, 02:31:20 AM »

Anyone have any experience with these? He says he can get any sizes.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HONDA-CB350F-1973-WHEEL-RIM-F-R-2-pcs-ALUMINIUM-/290638510234?hash=item43ab67b89a&item=290638510234&pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr

Thanks,
Camelman

70CB750 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 05, 2011, 04:59:18 AM »

Looking good, but that's only a picture. What size are those?

Kanticoy · « **Reply #2 on:** December 05, 2011, 07:38:22 AM »

From looking at the pictures, it looks like D.I.D. Japan is stamped on the wheels....if that's the case, I'd say they're great!

65Ch3v3LL3 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 05, 2011, 08:53:03 AM »

Since they are coming from Thailand I would venture to say they are knock-off rims and are not in fact DID rims. Especially not at that price. Now who knows what quality they are if they are knock-offs. The only way to tell is to buy them and try them and report back.

RAFster122s · « **Reply #4 on:** December 05, 2011, 02:29:40 PM »

Unless they are heavy construction, an alloy rim is going to be more prone to pothole damage...so keep that in mind. If you live in a area with lots of potholes or you don't keep your tires properly inflated you can risk damage the chromed steel might survive. Ideally, keep the pressures maintained so you maintain a safe cycle.

David

hondamatteo · « **Reply #5 on:** December 05, 2011, 05:14:23 PM »

I have been eyeing these rims too for my 350f. A little worried if the quality will be good or not. Has anyone run alloys on a cb350f/400f that can compare them to stock chrome/steel ones? Trying to decide if the advantages of an alloy are worth the risk of recking them in a pot hole, because I ride mostly street.

camelman · « **Reply #6 on:** December 05, 2011, 11:05:47 PM »

A decent set of alloys will reduce the rotating mass by a pound or two. That should be noticeable in both handling and acceleration. As far as pothole damage, they might be more prone, but keeping your tires aired up properly will eliminate that risk. I'm going to pull the trigger on one set to see what they are like, but I won't be able to report on them until early January when I get back home. I'll swing them by my favorite motorcycle shop in SF to get their feedback.

If anyone else decides to buy a pair, then let me know your thoughts please.

Regards,
Camelman

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #7 on:** December 05, 2011, 11:36:39 PM »

Quote from: camelman on December 05, 2011, 11:05:47 PM

A decent set of alloys will reduce the rotating mass by a pound or two. That should be noticeable in both handling and acceleration. As far as pothole damage, they might be more prone, but keeping your tires aired up properly will eliminate that risk. I'm going to pull the trigger on one set to see what they are like, but I won't be able to report on them until early January when I get back home. I'll swing them by my favorite motorcycle shop in SF to get their feedback.

If anyone else decides to buy a pair, then let me know your thoughts please.

Regards,
Camelman

I went and looked at the rest of his auctions and they look like proper DID rims to me, i have 2 sitting in my shop.....

Any rim that hit a pothole hard will have similar damage, if they {alloy} were that frail they wouldn't have put them on the much heavier GL1000's....

dave500 · « **Reply #8 on:** December 05, 2011, 11:45:16 PM »

alloy rims are tough,whos had dirt bikes here?and ridden proper rough #$%*,ive never had a dirt bike rim crack or dent,and they mostly have a few less spokes,a bit buckled or out of true maybe.

EDIT,i just asked the seller what brand or manufacture they are,,standing by.

dave500 · « **Reply #9 on:** December 05, 2011, 11:57:45 PM »

#$%* i just got a reply already!!in broken english these are racing boy ones,,not no name,,you not worry i send many many sets to australia.

dave500 · « **Reply #10 on:** December 06, 2011, 12:36:07 AM »

http://www.racingboy.com.my/v2/products/rims/alloy/item/24-alloy-rim-red

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #11 on:** December 06, 2011, 12:48:20 AM »

Dave's right, they are racing boy rims, he also has DID rims....

70CB750 · « **Reply #12 on:** December 06, 2011, 02:27:32 AM »

But aren't they 36 holes?

dave500 · « **Reply #13 on:** December 06, 2011, 02:47:03 AM »

count your spokes,,,less the valve hole,,,

70CB750 · « **Reply #14 on:** December 06, 2011, 03:02:59 AM »

Oops, 750 has 40

dave500 · « **Reply #15 on:** December 06, 2011, 03:18:42 AM »

dirt bikes mostly have 36.

dave500 · « **Reply #16 on:** December 06, 2011, 12:22:21 PM »

he replied again and his are 36 holes

hondamatteo · « **Reply #17 on:** December 06, 2011, 02:48:14 PM »

awesome!

I think I will be purchasing a set very soon! Would using his black alloy rims and a set of his zinc plated spokes be ok? Or might I run into some dissimilar metal corrosion? I am sure SS spokes would be best but if i buy from the same supplier it will prob help me on shipping costs.

Black alloy rims:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HONDA-CB350F-1973-BLACK-WHEEL-RIM-F-R-ALUMINIUM-/350512765916?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item519c305bdc#ht_4408wt_1026

Spokes:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/F-R-ZINC-SPOKE-SET-72pcs-HONDA-CB350F-CB400F-/290634418197?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item43ab294815#ht_3886wt_1026

camelman · « **Reply #18 on:** December 07, 2011, 02:44:09 AM »

You should be fine with the zinc and the alloy. There is galvanic potential between the two materials, but it is minimal enough that it shouldn't cause a serious issue. Just make sure you clean the wheels from time to time.

I just bought a silver set, a gold set, and a black set. I have two sets of wheels to do, and I'm not sure which colors I want, so expect a set to come up for sale in the next couple of months. I'll report out on what I think of them qualitywise too.

Camelman

hondamatteo · « **Reply #19 on:** December 07, 2011, 12:36:14 PM »

Wow that sounds great camelman! I'm going to go ahead and purchase a black set as well so I can have them ready in spring. Will also give my feed back then.

stinkfinger · « **Reply #20 on:** December 07, 2011, 06:30:15 PM »

Consider also that the hole angle/orientation of the rims
has to match up to the angle/orientation of the hubs holes,
otherwise some broken spokes may be in your future.
I dont think you can just put random rims and hubs
together, even if they have the same amount of holes.
Dont know if thats the case here or not.

Tony

brandEn · « **Reply #21 on:** December 07, 2011, 06:49:05 PM »

Quote from: stinkfinger on December 07, 2011, 06:30:15 PM

Consider also that the hole angle/orientation of the rims
has to match up to the angle/orientation of the hubs holes,
otherwise some broken spokes may be in your future.
I dont think you can just put random rims and hubs
together, even if they have the same amount of holes.
Dont know if thats the case here or not.

Tony

not to go off topic but holy crap your forum name is awesome! Made me laugh.

camelman · « **Reply #22 on:** December 08, 2011, 08:25:27 AM »

Quote from: stinkfinger on December 07, 2011, 06:30:15 PM

Consider also that the hole angle/orientation of the rims
has to match up to the angle/orientation of the hubs holes,
otherwise some broken spokes may be in your future.
I dont think you can just put random rims and hubs
together, even if they have the same amount of holes.
Dont know if thats the case here or not.

Tony

These supposedly fit our stock setups. I'll let you know what I find when I lace them up.

stinkfinger · « **Reply #23 on:** December 08, 2011, 05:42:22 PM »

Quote from: brandEn on December 07, 2011, 06:49:05 PM

lol
Thanx
Tony

not to go off topic but holy crap your forum name is awesome! Made me laugh.

hondamatteo · « **Reply #24 on:** January 19, 2012, 02:06:38 PM »

Received my black alloy rims and chrome spokes today from thailand! Look very nice, I cant wait to lace them up and try them out!

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