Biggles08
19th May 2010, 08:02
Some of you will know me and know I am fully sponsored by CARROZZERIA wheels so I thought I would write a little spiel about what my thoughts are on them. Now I know you will all be thinking straight away that I have to like them as they are my major sponsor, and to a degree you are right; however, if they made me slower I sure as hell wouldn't be wearing them on my 07 ZX6R bike racing with them...and anyone that knows me will also know I say what I think. So now that's out of the way and my allegiances are all out in the open...the wheels.
The first impression you get when you look at my bike is "F@#k, check out the rims!" and that's been said on a number of occasions. So, they look pimp and that suits me fine....after all "its all about the bling bling!" I chose the gold anodized "V-track" style which is street legal (DOT approved) and slightly heavier than the "Tri-Race" style that is also available (and also street legal). I won't go on about how great they look anymore as this is obvious and there is so much more to highlight rather than this.
When I first put the wheels on my bike I actually went slower than without them...this is because I all of a sudden had to be concerned with how quickly I delivered the gas to my back wheel! The second lap around Manfeild with these wheels on my bike, I almost high sided it! I twisted the throttle exiting 'splash' (turn 3 - a left hander) and the back wheel immediately 'lit up' wheel spinning and sliding out! I shat myself and somehow managed to stay on the bike. After getting the hang on this new increased power I really started enjoying myself. Later in the same session I recognized that the biggest change I noticed was in fact not what I was expecting, it was definitely a FASTER BIKE with the CARROZZERIA wheels on. I was expecting the 'flick' from side to side to be the biggest improvement, and it is way lighter in this department, but definitely the extra power was what stood out the most on first impressions!
Having been racing with these wheels now for over half a year I am very comfortable with them now and of course every racer wants as much advantage as they can. I have just completed the National Series and was unable to use these rims as I was competing in 600 Sports Production class which required OEM wheels. My bike is so much harder to set up suspension for on the standard rims than on the CARROZZERIA wheels. Other massive advantages I hate being without now are with the CARROZZERIA wheels I can brake at least 15-20m later than without them, I have far more confidence in the front suspension (on my bike I still have completely stock standard 2007 Kawasaki suspension) under heavy braking, and the whole bike feels like a smaller frame underneath me when I have the CARROZZERIA rims on the bike.
The funny thing is, nobody seems to pay much credence in New Zealand to reducing un-sprung weight...even though there is a valid argument that this is potentially the BIGGEST handling improvement you can make to your bike, regardless of what bike or style you ride. Obviously suspension is just as important and purchasing an aftermarket shock absorber such as Ohlins, Penske (which is what I have in my bike), YSS, White Power etc etc will only enhance the reduced unsprung weight effect even more...but always remember, the more mass the suspension is carrying, and specifically the un-sprung weight it is carrying, the less effective your suspension will be, no matter what brand you have.
Price is always an argument people use against getting these wheels. Remember, the first impression people have when they look at my bike is 'Wow, check out the wheels!" not, "Wow, he has an Akropovic exhaust system" or "Wow, a Penske shock!" etc etc....so the money you spend on these aftermarket wheels wont go un-noticed I guarantee it! Traditionally the first mod any of us make on our bikes is exhaust. This will at the most give you 3-5 more hp at the wheel. and ONLY if you get an aftermarket filter and get rid of the cat. These wheels would give you the same hp increase as changing your exhaust...in fact I would go as far as say the change is even greater than this. On top of this your existing suspension will work WAY BETTER so you bike will handle noticeably better. bang for buck I believe the FIRST modification a serious motorcyclist should make is reducing the bikes un-sprung weight, and purchasing CARROZZERIA wheels achieves this for less cost than purchasing an aftermarket rear suspension kit with an exhaust system.
CARROZZERIA wheels retail for $4995 a set. this is in any colour you want (excl polished Alloy) and includeds a rear DRIVEN sprocket of you colour choice and tooth count. All the bearings, spacers and running gear is included in the package and all that is required is for you to change over your existing front rotors from your bike and put some rubber on the wheels.
As mentioned, I am fully sponsored by CARROZZERIA and I am pleased to be able to do Kiwibikers a MASSIVE discounted rate if you contact me. If you purchase the wheels through me you will only pay $3495 for a set!!! Save yourself $1500! THAT'S CHEAPER THAN BUYING YOUR BIKES OEM RIMS....go on, check it out. Call your local bike shop and ask for a price for a new set of OEM rims for your bike...why would you!?
If you are interested in this please contact me via PM and don't wait around too long...I'm sure this deal won't last for long! Click here (http://www.loccomotion.com/rjzc/index.php?main_page=page&id=3&chapter=10)if you want more information about the CARROZZERIA forged wheels and what the benefits are. Or click here (http://www.motoress.com/readarticle.asp?articleid=425&c=technique) if you want to read more about why you should reduce your un-sprung weight on your bike.
Marcus (Biggles):blink:
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The first impression you get when you look at my bike is "F@#k, check out the rims!" and that's been said on a number of occasions. So, they look pimp and that suits me fine....after all "its all about the bling bling!" I chose the gold anodized "V-track" style which is street legal (DOT approved) and slightly heavier than the "Tri-Race" style that is also available (and also street legal). I won't go on about how great they look anymore as this is obvious and there is so much more to highlight rather than this.
When I first put the wheels on my bike I actually went slower than without them...this is because I all of a sudden had to be concerned with how quickly I delivered the gas to my back wheel! The second lap around Manfeild with these wheels on my bike, I almost high sided it! I twisted the throttle exiting 'splash' (turn 3 - a left hander) and the back wheel immediately 'lit up' wheel spinning and sliding out! I shat myself and somehow managed to stay on the bike. After getting the hang on this new increased power I really started enjoying myself. Later in the same session I recognized that the biggest change I noticed was in fact not what I was expecting, it was definitely a FASTER BIKE with the CARROZZERIA wheels on. I was expecting the 'flick' from side to side to be the biggest improvement, and it is way lighter in this department, but definitely the extra power was what stood out the most on first impressions!
Having been racing with these wheels now for over half a year I am very comfortable with them now and of course every racer wants as much advantage as they can. I have just completed the National Series and was unable to use these rims as I was competing in 600 Sports Production class which required OEM wheels. My bike is so much harder to set up suspension for on the standard rims than on the CARROZZERIA wheels. Other massive advantages I hate being without now are with the CARROZZERIA wheels I can brake at least 15-20m later than without them, I have far more confidence in the front suspension (on my bike I still have completely stock standard 2007 Kawasaki suspension) under heavy braking, and the whole bike feels like a smaller frame underneath me when I have the CARROZZERIA rims on the bike.
The funny thing is, nobody seems to pay much credence in New Zealand to reducing un-sprung weight...even though there is a valid argument that this is potentially the BIGGEST handling improvement you can make to your bike, regardless of what bike or style you ride. Obviously suspension is just as important and purchasing an aftermarket shock absorber such as Ohlins, Penske (which is what I have in my bike), YSS, White Power etc etc will only enhance the reduced unsprung weight effect even more...but always remember, the more mass the suspension is carrying, and specifically the un-sprung weight it is carrying, the less effective your suspension will be, no matter what brand you have.
Price is always an argument people use against getting these wheels. Remember, the first impression people have when they look at my bike is 'Wow, check out the wheels!" not, "Wow, he has an Akropovic exhaust system" or "Wow, a Penske shock!" etc etc....so the money you spend on these aftermarket wheels wont go un-noticed I guarantee it! Traditionally the first mod any of us make on our bikes is exhaust. This will at the most give you 3-5 more hp at the wheel. and ONLY if you get an aftermarket filter and get rid of the cat. These wheels would give you the same hp increase as changing your exhaust...in fact I would go as far as say the change is even greater than this. On top of this your existing suspension will work WAY BETTER so you bike will handle noticeably better. bang for buck I believe the FIRST modification a serious motorcyclist should make is reducing the bikes un-sprung weight, and purchasing CARROZZERIA wheels achieves this for less cost than purchasing an aftermarket rear suspension kit with an exhaust system.
CARROZZERIA wheels retail for $4995 a set. this is in any colour you want (excl polished Alloy) and includeds a rear DRIVEN sprocket of you colour choice and tooth count. All the bearings, spacers and running gear is included in the package and all that is required is for you to change over your existing front rotors from your bike and put some rubber on the wheels.
As mentioned, I am fully sponsored by CARROZZERIA and I am pleased to be able to do Kiwibikers a MASSIVE discounted rate if you contact me. If you purchase the wheels through me you will only pay $3495 for a set!!! Save yourself $1500! THAT'S CHEAPER THAN BUYING YOUR BIKES OEM RIMS....go on, check it out. Call your local bike shop and ask for a price for a new set of OEM rims for your bike...why would you!?
If you are interested in this please contact me via PM and don't wait around too long...I'm sure this deal won't last for long! Click here (http://www.loccomotion.com/rjzc/index.php?main_page=page&id=3&chapter=10)if you want more information about the CARROZZERIA forged wheels and what the benefits are. Or click here (http://www.motoress.com/readarticle.asp?articleid=425&c=technique) if you want to read more about why you should reduce your un-sprung weight on your bike.
Marcus (Biggles):blink:
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