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[Omega Mugen]

Nice up conversion - how does the disk setup compare to the rim clinchers?

-Gil

Thanks. There's no comparison. There's no pulsating when braking because rims come out of true much easier than rotors do. The braking power is much more overall with discs. They rub less when not engaged and stay drier than rims. Plus, the disc brake wheels are lighter because the rim brakes require extra thickness of the metal.

[RARECRX]

Here we go.. YZF600R or AKA Yamaha Thundercat to all you Canadians or overseas people.. I took the dorky reflectors off, added a undertail, carbon yoke cover/tank pad...

[wilq]

my 2000 yamaha yzf600r

my winter bike 97 arctic cat powder extreme 600 triple

[Giltaran]

Thanks. There's no comparison. There's no pulsating when braking because rims come out of true much easier than rotors do. The braking power is much more overall with discs. They rub less when not engaged and stay drier than rims. Plus, the disc brake wheels are lighter because the rim brakes require extra thickness of the metal.

Nice. For people unable/unwilling to build and true their own wheels, or for folks looking to save grams (I still don't buy that) it sounds like a great option.

Got my order from wheelbuilder.com today - man they were fast! Sapim Strong 2.3/2.0 spokes for the Sturmey-Archer hub, stainless steel, cut to order, and just beautiful. Love those guys, they even send you a business card in case you want to contact them in the future:

Richard Sawiris
rich (at) wheelbuilder.com
626-442-4444
626-442-4442 FAX

11622 McBean Drive
El Monte, CA 91732


If you have the need and the means, I highly recommend these people - great service.

-Gil

[Madkore]

I had Two Motorcycles when I was younger, but don't have one now.
But I do still have my Class M Motorcycle License.

I had a 1973 Yamaha RD350, the ultimate Giggles Bike.
350 cc two Stroke Wheelie Machine. Great handling bike!

Also had a Norton 850 Combat Commando.
Damn I miss the Norton.

Now I am a Mountain Biker.

So Now I have:

GT Zaskar - My original MTB. Heavy Duty Aluminum frame. Retired to street and wind trainer use only. Bent the rear derailleur hanger too many times. Mostly Shimano LX components with a steel fork.

Bridgestone MB-3 - Great Steel Bike. Cromoly tubing with Cast Lugs at the intersections. Brazed and soldered, not welded. This is a great bike with a little 'spring' in the rear. Mostly Shimano XT and XTR components. About 24.5 pounds.

Jamis Dakar - Dual Suspension Single Track Bike. Basically took all the stuff from my Zaskar and put it on the Dakar. Mostly Shimano XTR components. About 24.5 pounds.

I got to wash them up and take Pics.

MK

Edited by Madkore, 24 April 2008 - 06:02 PM.

[Giltaran]

Forgot about this thread! Thanks for resurrecting it.

Almost finished with that early 70s schwinn resto:



Mostly just touch-up stuff left to do.

[psychoboy]

when the weather is nice, i roll my '03 750ACE, or i'll break out one of the Metros to keep up with the wife on hers (we hang out with a local scooter club, the Dixon Giners, and they'd rather talk to each other than yell over my pipes....)

my ACE is all stock (except for the parts I scratched up laying it down at 60), but it'll end up with the C2 21" front wheel and a custom 18" rear wheel with a 210 or so tire soon.

I'm trying to figure out how to cram a Helix 250 into a Metro body, cuz the 50cc metro just isn't fast enough for me.

Edited by psychoboy, 25 April 2008 - 12:13 PM.