rear wheel options?

[vfrnoob]

are there any companies out there that are making wider rear wheels? I would really like to get a wider wheel out back. Im not talking anything real crazy. maybe like a 200 or so.

[KC-10 FE]

1) Don't bother as no company makes such a product.

2) Even if such a product was produced, no one would buy it.

3) It would ruin the handling of the bike.

4) It would look stupid.

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[Rev]

5) A 200 would rub on the swingarm

[RVFR]

unless you have a 4th gen, you're better off to stick with what you have. I myself think a set of Marchesini Y-shaped spoke wheels would be just sick, as in way cool.

[KC-10 FE]

Originally Posted by RVFR

unless you have a 4th gen, you're better off to stick with what you have. I myself think a set of Marchesini Y-shaped spoke wheels would be just sick, as in way cool.

I too drool over the OEM Ducati Monster S4RS wheels. About the only way I can think to make them work would be to machine a new axle to insert into the VFR swingarm. Sadly, this isn't too likely to happen & if it did, it would be just ridiculously expensive.

KC-10 FE out...

[vfrdroopy]

Originally Posted by vfrnoob

are there any companies out there that are making wider rear wheels? I would really like to get a wider wheel out back. Im not talking anything real crazy. maybe like a 200 or so.

hello, just a Q what is the year of your vfr? If you got a 1998 this will help.look at the german streetfighter pages you will find your info and you can fit a 7,5 17inch et 35 car wheel on your bike with a 3 cm spacer with a 200 or a 210 tire.
I hope this will give you anough info for your need to make a nice bike.
At the moment i'm fitting a 8,0 18 inch et35 with a 240 tire on mine.
Kind regards Marcel from the Netherlands.

[Rogue]

Hey Marcel,
I appreciate innovation as much as the next guy, but I think you've been spending too much time in those coffee shops...

[vfrdroopy]

Originally Posted by Rogue

Hey Marcel,
I appreciate innovation as much as the next guy, but I think you've been spending too much time in those coffee shops...

been there done that but stopped. but have a look. When i'm done i will post my pictures. standard sucks

[mello dude]

Originally Posted by vfrnoob

are there any companies out there that are making wider rear wheels? I would really like to get a wider wheel out back. Im not talking anything real crazy. maybe like a 200 or so.

The only aftermarket wheels I know of for the VFR are from Carrozzeria --

CARROZZERIA FORGED PRODUCT NEWS HONDA CBR1000RR 08 2008 WHEELS RIMS MARCHESINI PVM MARVAC DYNMAG

Whadya think of these KC?

MD

[terdog]

I believe that Kosman Enginering in SF will weld on a rim extension to make your stock rime any width that you want.
I have seen examples... yes there is a weld bead the full circumference, but it is fully functional and safe.

[wingnutak]

Originally Posted by mello dude

The only aftermarket wheels I know of for the VFR are from Carrozzeria --

CARROZZERIA FORGED PRODUCT NEWS HONDA CBR1000RR 08 2008 WHEELS RIMS MARCHESINI PVM MARVAC DYNMAG

Whadya think of these KC?

MD

Do you know if these would work on an 02 ABS?

[KC-10 FE]

Originally Posted by mello dude

The only aftermarket wheels I know of for the VFR are from Carrozzeria --

CARROZZERIA FORGED PRODUCT NEWS HONDA CBR1000RR 08 2008 WHEELS RIMS MARCHESINI PVM MARVAC DYNMAG

Whadya think of these KC?

MD

These are the only pics on their website of VFR's. Not too shabby looking. They list at $2450 for the front & rear. I wonder how what needs to be done to the swing arm to make them fit?

KC-10 FE out...

[mello dude]

Originally Posted by KC-10 FE

These are the only pics on their website of VFR's. Not too shabby looking. They list at $2450 for the front & rear. I wonder how what needs to be done to the swing arm to make them fit?

KC-10 FE out...

They were designed as a VFR specific kit. The rear hub gets replaced by one in the kit, so you gotta take it apart to put it together. Other than that its a trade the stock parts with the new. Some mechanical finesse is needed but shouldnt be too bad. No swingarm mods required. Wish I could justify the bucks right now.

ABS - the kit wasnt designed for ABS, but I would contact them to see if any more work in that area has been done to adapt it.

Oh yeah - they are light!

MD

[hondajt]

wow thats expensive, lol.

It almost looks like a BBS rim :)

[KC-10 FE]

As a general rule, my wife DOES NOT interfere with my motorcycling affliction. This makes sense since she is a rider as well.

She WOULD interfere if I tried to spend $2500 for some wheels. I sincerely think she would WWE me if I bought these things.

KC-10 FE out...

[RVFR]

I've seen these, I still need to ask if they'll fit a 4th gen. Could be a good second choice.

[scoe]

These are sweet!! The gold anodized ones would look awesome on my yellow '99 with the RC-51 forks!! Then I'd need radial Brembos with wave rotors, and of course Toro's super charger kit. Hmmm...... how much was that credit card limit again....??

[timothy wahl]

[quote=KC-10 FE;97513]1) Don't bother as no company makes such a product.

2) Even if such a product was produced, no one would buy it.

3) It would ruin the handling of the bike.

4) It would look stupid.

KC-10 FE out...



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personally it's way too much to get exotic wheels for a 4th gen...you could always try a 3rd gen(90-93)...with a little work a 5th gen(98-01)rear rim...the 4th gen uses a 5 inch wide rim....the 3rd and 5th use a 5.5 inch...u could safely get a 180/55 to fit...you will also have to raise the rear ride height to compensate for the lower profile tire....a 190 or 200 will need a 6 inch rim...which will likely rub....hope this helps