Carbon Fiber wheels anyone?

[duc995@aol.com]

Anyone ever use Carbon Fiber wheels?  Specifically...BST?  Other than the Supersport classes they would appear to be legal...

[spyderchick]

After seeing the carbon fiber carnage in F1, you might want to check the specs on the wheel. Some race engineers have gone to using titanium mesh to reduce the shatter effect.

[Nate R]

Carbon Carnage in F1? Elaborate?

Wheels out of CF are extremely difficult to make. Anyone who can make one that looks OK is doing pretty good, and has to know what they are doing with Carbon. Thus, any wheels on the market in CF are probably OK.

CF wheels would be one of the first things on my list if I had the $.

[calvin669]

Dan used to have a set on his 749s...
The guy who races it know has no problem.. so...

They were the BST's also for reference.

[duc995@aol.com]

The BSt web site states that with the RACE wheels (ie Magnesium hubs) that  they have to be "inspected" ever two years.  Hummmm....wonder what that entails....ultrasound?

[cornercamping]

I'll chime in on this one.  I bought them for my 749S.  I bought the BST with magnesium hubs.   I rode the bike both on the streets of Detroit and on the track and they held up fine.  I sold that bike, with the wheels on them, and to my knowledge, the guy that still has the bike has never had a problem.  They are built to higher standards than a DOT tire is, and they are STRONGER than a stock aluminum wheel is.
As far as inspection, BST will inspect them via xray every two years free of charge.  All you have to do is pay shipping both ways (south Africa.) They wll also repair any chips in the clearcoat if there are any, or pits in the clear.  The wheels are beautiful.  Flawless Carbon pattern.  They are also very light.  Here's a comparison that we did.

Stock Marchesini/Brembo front wheel with no rotors or tires was HEAVIER than a BST with the rotors, and a Pilot race S2 mounted.  So, more or less, a fully assembled BST with the tire on it weighed less than just a stock bare wheel. How much less, about half, seriously.  We didn't put them on a scale, but you could just tell holding them in your hands.  Another thing, adding weights to the wheel are NOT recommended even with balancing.  This is what the notice in the box of the wheels said, so don't plan on balancing the rim.  Another issue.. they were a pain in the ass to put the wheels together.  Calvin669 helped me assemble the wheels for the 749, and it took a while.

If your really interested in these wheels, let me know and I'll hook you up so you can get them dirt cheap.  I have a source.  Alot cheaper than you'll find anywhere else.

Also note:  The wheel has a ID tag in the clearcoat with serial number.  That looks like crap, because it's silver and doesn't belong.  Other than that, the rims are just beautiful  8)

[duc995@aol.com]

Please let me know you contact:

duc995@aol.com

[cornercamping]

Please let me know you contact:

duc995@aol.com

What's your first name?  I'll call him, and let him know you'll be contacting him sooner or later.  It's a freind of mine that's a dealer, but if I don't call him first, he ain't going for it.  I"ll email you the contact info in a few min.

[cornercamping]

Nevermind, I'm stupid.  Didn't see your signature   ;D

[duc995@aol.com]

Thanks!  I didn't catch your name...

[spyderchick]

Carbon Carnage in F1? Elaborate?
 

I believe it was the US GP that there were several accidents. The first incident laid down CF shards that in turn cause several more accidents. They should have red flagged the race, but instead chose to run a safety car. Needless to say, attrition was horrendous.

Carbon Fiber shatters into very nice little sharp bits that are notoriously difficult to clean up. I would check with CCS to see if CF wheels are legal in any class.

[Woofentino Pugrossi]

I would check with CCS to see if CF wheels are legal in any class.

Right from teh rule book.

5.2.3 Tires must be in good condition and must be mounted on wheels at least 15 inches in diameter.
A. Where permitted by the class rules, wheels made of carbon fiber designed for racing and road use are
allowed, providing all wheels are DOT or BS. approved and tested to JWL standards for fatigue and impact
strength. It is the responsibility of the competitor to provide proof of certification to officials upon request.
5.2.4 All machines must have operational front and rear brakes.
A. Brake discs made of aluminum, or carbon fiber, are not permitted.
B.Brake disc carriers made of carbon fiber are not permitted.