i know i know.wire / stock mags

[marz]

this is a stupid one.but i saw a loverly set of rims alpina.there red and i can imagine them on my g.s. 750 e.red spokes too..(i used to ride bicycles).im thinkng of getting them.i know its a fuss but what id like to know are the advantages/disadvantages.
wheels are roatating weight.and thats the most important to me.im sure thell be strong but i think somone here will know.
thanx marz

[Suzukfan78]

I have a 78 GS1000 and I thought spokes look cool and would shave a lot of rotating mass off my bike. However when I recieved the spokes I discovered that the rear spoke was actually 1.15 lbs heavier than the mag version and the front spoke was only 2.45 lbs lighter. Thats not a huge difference. If your motive is performance I wouldnt do it, but if your motive is looks than go for it; I think spokes look cool. But I will somday go with the katana front end conversion to run radials. I think the main disadvantages of spokes are adjusting them periodically; and cleaning them is a pain. Mags are more matinence free.

[marz]

when?

when and what type (make) were you thinking of useing.if you can remeber!
thanx marz

[raceman]

So you want to change to spokes? Or you have spokes and want mags? your post isn`t too clear. l would like to buy your front wheel if you`re selling the spokes off to pay for mags. Or did you find some spoke wheels with red rims? let me know,thanks

[mortation]

I would go for it Hell if I could do it with my shafty I would in a second!