aniversary model wheels

11-15-2003, 10:06 AM

my pride and joy is the 50th aniversary model with silver wheels.
I want to do something with the wheels but i can't tell if the wheels are painted silver, or alloy with a laquer coating, any advice would be greatfully recieved

waldrm · 11-15-2003, 11:46 AM

Ian, they are painted silver. Under the paint the edges and front face (rear only) are a smooth machined finish while the spokes and centers are rough sand cast. Removing the paint provides an acceptably clean look but the raw aluminium is susceptible to corrosion. Powder coating is probably the best option unless you have an expert painter.

11-16-2003, 01:04 AM

Thanks waldrm.
I was thinking of polishing the wheels, but i think you are right powdercoating does seem to be the better option.
thanks again Ian.

waldrm · 11-17-2003, 05:49 AM

Ian, here's a link to VFR wheels shown painted, powdercoated, and polished in different variations: http://guukan.org/wheels/

bigian · 11-18-2003, 09:35 AM

Thanks for the link waldrm
I think that Mark Bensons vfr with the red wheels and polished rims looks realy good to me
what do yuo think?

YorgeRC46 · 05-07-2004, 03:13 AM

Powdercoating is the way to go. My brother does this at his shop and I had him do my rims last winter and they look better than original. The best part is if it chips it wont spread and because the stuff is baked and bonded to the metal and there is no chance of corrosion getting under the powdercoat, even from a chip. Also no waterspots can stick (at least from my expirience) and brake dust/dirt wipes off with a wet rag so easyly I wish I could powdercoat my whole bike, fairings and all. *

flameface · 10-19-2007, 07:08 AM

I'll trade you a set of black wheels for your silver ones. I've always wanted silver wheels.

Rogue · 10-21-2007, 06:11 AM

Save the money on the wheels and get the rest of the bike looking right !

Sorry, but the anniversary paintjob makes me want to puke..

Capt. John · 10-23-2007, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Rogue

Save the money on the wheels and get the rest of the bike looking right !

Sorry, but the anniversary paintjob makes me want to puke..

jealousy can do this as well! I love this paint scheme and the new 25th anniversary as well. If I ever were to update to 6th gen (no point really in going backwards) it would be for this new paint scheme.

Ghost 1 · 10-27-2007, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Capt. John

jealousy can do this as well! I love this paint scheme and the new 25th anniversary as well. If I ever were to update to 6th gen (no point really in going backwards) it would be for this new paint scheme.

I love my 50th anniversary paint job too! Maybe Mr, Rogue is too young to remember the early factory RCs. Those colors stir the soul!

Rogue · 10-29-2007, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghost 1

I love my 50th anniversary paint job too! Maybe Mr, Rogue is too young to remember the early factory RCs. Those colors stir the soul!

The only thing those colours stir (on a VFR) is my breakfast...I even had to ride one for a while whilst mine was in for some repair work. It does look best from the rider's perspective..

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11-15-2003, 10:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	aniversary model wheels my pride and joy is the 50th aniversary model with silver wheels. I want to do something with the wheels but i can't tell if the wheels are painted silver, or alloy with a laquer coating, any advice would be greatfully recieved

11-15-2003, 11:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
waldrm Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Last Online: 12-31-2008 09:23 AM Location: SE North Carolina My Ride: '90 RC30 clone; '94 CB1000, '99 CB750, '06 599 Posts: 243 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: aniversary model wheels Ian, they are painted silver. Under the paint the edges and front face (rear only) are a smooth machined finish while the spokes and centers are rough sand cast. Removing the paint provides an acceptably clean look but the raw aluminium is susceptible to corrosion. Powder coating is probably the best option unless you have an expert painter. __________________ '94 CB 1000, Power Commander, Vance & Hines full system, Ohlins rear shocks, LED tail light, Thurn LED mirrors. '90 VFR with Staintune high mount and Thurn RC30 replica body kit,. CBR900 forks for the RC30 look on the cheap. '99 CB750 Nighthawk '06 599, CRG levers and bar end mirrors, frame sliders, Rizoma concial handlebars, adapters, and grips, LED signal and tail light conversion, whacked rear fender. Gave the Buell to my god-daughter; wanted her on something slow, heavy, and loud!

11-16-2003, 01:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	Re: aniversary model wheels Thanks waldrm. I was thinking of polishing the wheels, but i think you are right powdercoating does seem to be the better option. thanks again Ian.

11-17-2003, 05:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
waldrm Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Last Online: 12-31-2008 09:23 AM Location: SE North Carolina My Ride: '90 RC30 clone; '94 CB1000, '99 CB750, '06 599 Posts: 243 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: aniversary model wheels Ian, here's a link to VFR wheels shown painted, powdercoated, and polished in different variations: http://guukan.org/wheels/ __________________ '94 CB 1000, Power Commander, Vance & Hines full system, Ohlins rear shocks, LED tail light, Thurn LED mirrors. '90 VFR with Staintune high mount and Thurn RC30 replica body kit,. CBR900 forks for the RC30 look on the cheap. '99 CB750 Nighthawk '06 599, CRG levers and bar end mirrors, frame sliders, Rizoma concial handlebars, adapters, and grips, LED signal and tail light conversion, whacked rear fender. Gave the Buell to my god-daughter; wanted her on something slow, heavy, and loud!

11-18-2003, 09:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
bigian Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Last Online: 12-31-1969 05:00 PM Location: Preston england Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: aniversary model wheels Thanks for the link waldrm I think that Mark Bensons vfr with the red wheels and polished rims looks realy good to me what do yuo think? __________________ what goes around comes around

05-07-2004, 03:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
YorgeRC46 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Last Online: 12-31-1969 05:00 PM Location: Connecticut Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: aniversary model wheels Powdercoating is the way to go. My brother does this at his shop and I had him do my rims last winter and they look better than original. The best part is if it chips it wont spread and because the stuff is baked and bonded to the metal and there is no chance of corrosion getting under the powdercoat, even from a chip. Also no waterspots can stick (at least from my expirience) and brake dust/dirt wipes off with a wet rag so easyly I wish I could powdercoat my whole bike, fairings and all. * __________________ Some people waste money on therapy, I ride!

10-19-2007, 07:08 AM	#7 (permalink)
flameface Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Last Online: Today 07:29 AM Location: New England My Ride: 99 VFR 73 H1 TRIPLE View my Photo Gallery Posts: 305 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	I'll trade you a set of black wheels for your silver ones. I've always wanted silver wheels.

10-21-2007, 06:11 AM	#8 (permalink)
Rogue Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Last Online: Yesterday 02:07 AM Posts: 210 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Save the money on the wheels and get the rest of the bike looking right ! Sorry, but the anniversary paintjob makes me want to puke.. __________________ Riser info from UK VFR Club http://www.bikersoracle.com/vfr/foru...ad.php?t=42319 Email me for further details risers@hotmail.co.uk My Riser Website

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