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Offline Leethal

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wheels and discs mods
« on: May 04, 2013, 01:22:22 PM »
Hi all,
Had the wheels off to fit new tyres (Battlax BT203's) and painted the rims 'charcoal metallic', added the blue reflective stripe and fitted new discs from s3performance in Melbourne (ebay) just to change the look... Also new pads all round and clean up of all the brake parts...

What do we think, good or bad compared to the old?
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Re: wheels and discs mods
« Reply #1 on: May 04, 2013, 02:12:44 PM »
At first I only saw the first pic and thought that it looked pretty good! :D

But the second pic makes it look more modern!
 

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Re: wheels and discs mods
« Reply #2 on: May 04, 2013, 04:51:49 PM »
I have seen those rotors on another ST11. They sure look distinctive. Do they work just as well or better?  I only found out about them after I bought metalgear ones that look like the originals.
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Re: wheels and discs mods
« Reply #3 on: May 04, 2013, 05:43:35 PM »
Too soon to tell properly, but the feel is very good so far. Has Goldferm pads out of UK fitted too
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Re: wheels and discs mods
« Reply #4 on: May 04, 2013, 11:50:47 PM »
Your original rims look golden, or is that just the light?  I thought the golden hue looked good, although I am partial to blue as a colour.  I think the tough looking rotors might need time to grow on me.
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Re: wheels and discs mods
« Reply #5 on: May 05, 2013, 12:19:54 AM »
Biggles, yep, the original colour of the wheels was gold and not as good as it looks in the pic... they were quite scratched and marked by tyre fitters over the years.

As a matter of interest, the new tyres came from Kelly Tyres (Ebay) in Sydney, freight free to Berri for $339 the pair, yep, the pair....
I dont know how good these Bridgestones will be for mileage but they sure do feel good on the road.

The previous tyres were Metzeler, the rear was a 'Marathon' which gave 16,000 kays and the front gave 14,000
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Re: wheels and discs mods
« Reply #6 on: May 05, 2013, 12:40:59 AM »

I dont know how good these Bridgestones will be for mileage but they sure do feel good on the road.



My current front 23 is up to 11230kms and estimate another 2000kms at most before replacement. The one before was 12,000 but wasn't balanced

The rear: first one was just over 12,000, the next was 9000kms (not balanced) and the current is up 6800kms and about half worn.

Similar Kms to the Z6 I had on previous but nowhere near the 30 percent extra kms claimed over the 21 tyre.
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Re: wheels and discs mods
« Reply #7 on: May 05, 2013, 09:13:46 PM »
I've got BT203's front and back - they have, so far, got just a lick under 17,000 k's on them. The front is about 1000 k's away from replacement and the rear probably would be good for another 3000 max.

I have been very happy with them. These tyres have never let me down.

When I change the front, I'll also do the back. I feel safer doing that. Having a new front and a near end of life rear just doesn't quite work in my mind. Always done both at the same time.

My last set were $435 fitted and balanced - by a local bloke here on the Gold Coast.

I think I'll shop around for the next pair.

I like the colour that your rims have been re-painted. Noice.


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« Reply #8 on: May 06, 2013, 02:55:06 PM »
love em :rockon they look fantastic. will have to see if they fit the 1100
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Re: wheels and discs mods
« Reply #9 on: May 06, 2013, 07:08:16 PM »
Love your work Leethal...... :-++

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Re: wheels and discs mods
« Reply #10 on: May 07, 2013, 07:46:07 AM »
Looks like your going for another trophy there Lee.  :thumbs

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Re: wheels and discs mods
« Reply #11 on: May 07, 2013, 04:49:28 PM »
Looks good - Was there a weight reduction moving to the new discs and brakes?

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Re: wheels and discs mods
« Reply #12 on: May 07, 2013, 05:29:21 PM »
Looks like your going for another trophy there Lee.  :thumbs

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Re: wheels and discs mods
« Reply #13 on: May 07, 2013, 05:30:12 PM »
Looks good - Was there a weight reduction moving to the new discs and brakes?

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Re: wheels and discs mods
« Reply #14 on: May 17, 2013, 02:53:31 PM »
It looks awesome Leethal :clap :thumbs I look forward to seeing what you come up with next  :eek
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« Reply #15 on: May 17, 2013, 03:31:15 PM »
I can see another award coming up at next years rally..... :Whipped
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« Reply #16 on: May 17, 2013, 04:50:39 PM »
Thanks for the nice comments guys  :beer
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« Reply #17 on: May 27, 2013, 06:25:26 PM »
Looks good - Was there a weight reduction moving to the new discs and brakes?

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The ST1300's 310mm stainless steel floating front brake discs feature a lightweight seven-spoke inner rotor, saving a total of 4.7 pounds of unsprung weight over the previous model  :wink1
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Re: wheels and discs mods
« Reply #18 on: May 27, 2013, 06:56:12 PM »
Looks good - Was there a weight reduction moving to the new discs and brakes?

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This is why I asked :-
The ST1300's 310mm stainless steel floating front brake discs feature a lightweight seven-spoke inner rotor, saving a total of 4.7 pounds of unsprung weight over the previous model  :wink1
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Re: wheels and discs mods
« Reply #19 on: May 28, 2013, 12:14:43 AM »
Ok, ok... Honestly I don't know. It looks lighter, but I didn't weigh them!  :||||
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« Reply #20 on: May 28, 2013, 12:32:38 AM »
Crisis averted.  :crackup
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« Reply #21 on: May 28, 2013, 10:40:46 AM »
Thanks Mate - Just thought there may have been another advantage besides looking better

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« Reply #22 on: May 28, 2013, 11:57:56 AM »
Worn OEM honda rotor on non-abs ST11 weighs 1.75kg each.  I just happen to have 2 sets here, guaranteed to be lighter than new OEM rotors...
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Re: wheels and discs mods
« Reply #23 on: August 09, 2013, 09:17:14 AM »
Hi all,
Had the wheels off to fit new tyres (Battlax BT203's) and painted the rims 'charcoal metallic', added the blue reflective stripe and fitted new discs from s3performance in Melbourne (ebay) just to change the look... Also new pads all round and clean up of all the brake parts...

What do we think, good or bad compared to the old?
cheers, Lee





HI leethal

Like the look, I've seen those rotors on eBay a lot cheaper that OEM.

I'm about to pull my wheel off and see about getting it straightened, what sort of paint did you use, clear etc.

Cheers
Kappy
« Last Edit: August 09, 2013, 09:46:23 AM by kappy5003 »
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Re: wheels and discs mods
« Reply #24 on: August 11, 2013, 01:15:06 PM »
Hi Kappy
a local crash shop painted them but i believe they used acrylic laquer with clear over..
to get the look i wanted, they painted them black then 'dusted' them with silver then clear over

i had them rubbed down and cleaned up ready to go and they charged me $90 per wheel...
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