tdragger
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RiderRocketMan had a set of 18s on his bike at the Hill Country Salvo. I'd recommend contacting him.
Pig9r
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I think he had the BST carbon fiber wheels.
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There have been a few issues with them.
Egotrip has made wheels for custom R3's, other than that, there isn't anyone else I have heard of.
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There have been a few issues with them.
Egotrip has made wheels for custom R3's, other than that, there isn't anyone else I have heard of.
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bryon540
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Thanks, How does one contact Egotrip? As there is no phone number or email on this site.
What were the issues (BlackStone Tek) whit these wheel?
What were the issues (BlackStone Tek) whit these wheel?
Pig9r
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A couple of years ago this is what they told me:
I can't find an email for Egotripp but here is their address and phone.
610 28th Street
Lubbock
Texas
TX 79404
USA
Phone: (806) 741 1166 Fax: (806) 741 1814
As far as BST there were some issues with fitment because of changes Triumph made between model years. They seemed to have good response to the issue. I have also read about wobble with them, but not sure if it was attributed to the wheels or tire setup.
I can't find an email for Egotripp but here is their address and phone.
610 28th Street
Lubbock
Texas
TX 79404
USA
Phone: (806) 741 1166 Fax: (806) 741 1814
As far as BST there were some issues with fitment because of changes Triumph made between model years. They seemed to have good response to the issue. I have also read about wobble with them, but not sure if it was attributed to the wheels or tire setup.
I've contacted RiderRocketMan on this one ... he was using BST carbon fiber wheels (was as in his was that 231hp bike sold on eBay a few days ago that someone linked to). Seems they cost around $4k. Ouch.
These are the tires he has used on it (dark side), Bridgestone Potenza, Goodyear Eagle F1, and Yokohama 245/45ZR18.
He said that he didn't need to make changes for the rims, but did need 1/2" higher shocks for those tires and suggested something slimmer like a 235/50 or 225/55 if trying to avoid that.
These are the tires he has used on it (dark side), Bridgestone Potenza, Goodyear Eagle F1, and Yokohama 245/45ZR18.
He said that he didn't need to make changes for the rims, but did need 1/2" higher shocks for those tires and suggested something slimmer like a 235/50 or 225/55 if trying to avoid that.
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I just go off the phone with ET wheels, they are no longer ET, nor do they manufacture motorcycle wheels.
It looks like BST carbon wheels are the only choice for now??? I gave a US distributor a call about these BST wheels, they were stating they will fit 2005 to 2007 R3’s.
The big ? is will a wheel from a 2005/7 work on a 2009 or 2010 R3?? I would think it would work as much of the parts are interchangeable from year to year.
Any other wheel company manufacture custom motorcycle wheels for the R3?
It looks like BST carbon wheels are the only choice for now??? I gave a US distributor a call about these BST wheels, they were stating they will fit 2005 to 2007 R3’s.
The big ? is will a wheel from a 2005/7 work on a 2009 or 2010 R3?? I would think it would work as much of the parts are interchangeable from year to year.
Any other wheel company manufacture custom motorcycle wheels for the R3?
Beware ET wheels, a friend has some and is not impressed with what appear to be signs of stress, mostly on the rear. His is modded, but not severely.
No problems reported with BST wheels, most of which are fitted to heavily modified bikes, 250 to 300 bhp.
There are no longer issues with the BST wheels. The first run had an issue with the spacers being wrong for pre 07 R3s. This resulted in the front being 3mm off centre on the earlier bikes (although quite a few people had done thousands of miles on them before Les spotted the issue when fitting his). There are now two setts of spacers shipped with each wheel to cope with both front spindles. I have a front, and am saving for the rear.
Even with just a front the bike turns in so much easier I nearly threw it on its side the first time out after fitting it.
Contact Gary at BST;
Gary@blackstonetek.com
They're not cheap, but they are beautiful, and functional;
No problems reported with BST wheels, most of which are fitted to heavily modified bikes, 250 to 300 bhp.
There are no longer issues with the BST wheels. The first run had an issue with the spacers being wrong for pre 07 R3s. This resulted in the front being 3mm off centre on the earlier bikes (although quite a few people had done thousands of miles on them before Les spotted the issue when fitting his). There are now two setts of spacers shipped with each wheel to cope with both front spindles. I have a front, and am saving for the rear.
Even with just a front the bike turns in so much easier I nearly threw it on its side the first time out after fitting it.
Contact Gary at BST;
Gary@blackstonetek.com
They're not cheap, but they are beautiful, and functional;
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Hey Joker, that is just bad ass.
The rear BST wheel is a 18X8.5 what would be the max width tire for this rear rim size for a R3??
How low of a profile of a tire can one use??
I am not looking to go to the dark side at any time, so I wondering if I would have more tire choices in this size?
Do you think these wheels will fit a 2010 R3R?
Would the front fender need to be moved up to clear the top of the tire?
One more? When mounting a tire on a CF rim, what caution should a tire shop take into account when mounting a tire on this??
If my home sells I am buying a set of these ASAP.
The rear BST wheel is a 18X8.5 what would be the max width tire for this rear rim size for a R3??
How low of a profile of a tire can one use??
I am not looking to go to the dark side at any time, so I wondering if I would have more tire choices in this size?
Do you think these wheels will fit a 2010 R3R?
Would the front fender need to be moved up to clear the top of the tire?
One more? When mounting a tire on a CF rim, what caution should a tire shop take into account when mounting a tire on this??
If my home sells I am buying a set of these ASAP.
Hi Bryon,
I can't answer most of your questions, especially about the rear, coz I haven't got one yet.
The two bikes on the right here both have BST 18" wheels. Les had a spare front tyre when I bought my wheel because he had a wider one, as you can see, so he had the tyre fitted for me. He will be able to give you details of fitting tips and tyre choices for the rear. PM Trirocket3 on the .com.
I do know that the tyre choices of bike tyres are so much better with 18" rims. Diablos seem to be popular. I have one on the front, but they don't make a front tyre wide enough, so you have to fit one designed for the rear, but make sure you fit it with the arrow indicating rotation pointing the "wrong" way!!
Rob has done a cracking job of his too.
When I'm out with these guys mine doesn't get a second glance.
I can't answer most of your questions, especially about the rear, coz I haven't got one yet.
The two bikes on the right here both have BST 18" wheels. Les had a spare front tyre when I bought my wheel because he had a wider one, as you can see, so he had the tyre fitted for me. He will be able to give you details of fitting tips and tyre choices for the rear. PM Trirocket3 on the .com.
I do know that the tyre choices of bike tyres are so much better with 18" rims. Diablos seem to be popular. I have one on the front, but they don't make a front tyre wide enough, so you have to fit one designed for the rear, but make sure you fit it with the arrow indicating rotation pointing the "wrong" way!!
Rob has done a cracking job of his too.
When I'm out with these guys mine doesn't get a second glance.
