Anyone know what these wheels are?

[TheCafeKid]

Eh, do the cushdrive rubbers from the GS wheels fit right in? I would have to look again, but dont they only have one "rib" between the rubbers?

[renobruce]

Eh, do the cushdrive rubbers from the GS wheels fit right in? I would have to look again, but dont they only have one "rib" between the rubbers?

The two ribs you see on the wheel are recessed below the "flush point". Yes the GS rubbers have one slot in the center, but that is for the sproket side.

[renobruce]

They look like the "EARLY" Lesters to me Bruce. Ray.

Were the "early" Lesters different? The only Lesters I found have different spokes on them...like these:

[renobruce]

That one I got does not have any marking at all? I do know it's 2.75 X 18 and I purchased it on Fleabay from seller gptaylor165 . . . something like that. BTW what does your rear wheel weigh? What does the gent want for the front?

I haven't bought them yet, and haven't weighed them. But as I said, they are MUCH lighter than the stock cast wheels. And we are still negotiating on the price. I'll let you know how much he wants.

[renobruce]

WTG Bruce! Found srsupertrap a match!!!
Way too cool! Super, are they Alum. or Mag.? They weight NOTHING!

If I have not mentioned it before, let me say... I LOVE THIS SITE!!!!

Eric

Thanks for coming with me, Eric. That guy had all kinds of cool stuff, eh?

For everyone else, he also had all kinds of accesories...filters, brake pads, brand new helmets, leathers, tires, etc., etc. I told him I would help him get rid of it, as it's taking up his garage space and he wants it gone. I'll be meeting with him again and inventorying all his stuff, then I'll either offer it up here or on ebay.

[67fire]

I'd like to know how much srsupertrap had to pay for the one lone rim and why he bought it if he could only get one? It would be nice to know if he is asking too much for them.
Also, how much did that one weight? I had one of them balanced on my index finger that (two surgeries later) was sewn together and it did not hurt in the least bit!
I would have to guess at less than 2 pounds.
The guy also had some riding boots and some other gear that Bruce will try to post pictures of.

Eric

[first timer]

My guess would be a EPM rim or a yamaha rim, the lester rims have a H-beam style spoke. They used the H shape as a selling point saying it was a strong shape.

[renobruce]

My guess would be a EPM rim or a yamaha rim, the lester rims have a H-beam style spoke. They used the H shape as a selling point saying it was a strong shape.

The guy said they were aftermarket and that he sold dozens of sets for Suzuki GS's. I doubt they are Yamaha. Did any bikes come with true magnesium rims? Or were they all cast aluminum? I think Lesters are cast aluminum, too?

[first timer]

maybe some exotic italian stuff did, but magnesium is not so good for the street, it will get briddle over time as it is exposed to UV, it's important to make sure there is no part of the rim un painted. My personal feeling is if you are going to be running these on the street (lots of holes and bumps) vintage magnesium is not the best solution, I would look for alum wheels. If you want it pimp once in a while or are taking it to the track then it's not a bad idea. But I wouldn't use magnesium rim on a daily rider.

see if you can cut a little metal ribbon off the rim somewhere then light it with a touch, it it burns white it's magnesium.

Lesters where alum. if you need pics of lesters i can take some of mine.

[Tom MLC]

The two ribs you see on the wheel are recessed below the "flush point". Yes the GS rubbers have one slot in the center, but that is for the sproket side.

So does the Suzuki sprocket hub fit in this wheel?

[renobruce]

maybe some exotic italian stuff did, but magnesium is not so good for the street, it will get briddle over time as it is exposed to UV, it's important to make sure there is no part of the rim un painted. My personal feeling is if you are going to be running these on the street (lots of holes and bumps) vintage magnesium is not the best solution, I would look for alum wheels. If you want it pimp once in a while or are taking it to the track then it's not a bad idea. But I wouldn't use magnesium rim on a daily rider.

see if you can cut a little metal ribbon off the rim somewhere then light it with a touch, it it burns white it's magnesium.

Lesters where alum. if you need pics of lesters i can take some of mine.

Well, none of my bikes are daily drivers, just toys. I would be powdercoating them. If I can swing it, I'll get them. I like that they are unique.

[renobruce]

So does the Suzuki sprocket hub fit in this wheel?

Yes, it appears that it does. Just have to pop in the rubbers. I'll of course verify that.

[Big T]

Hey, something else the guy said. He called them WM2 and WM3. Is that a size? Style?

Bruce,

WM is the measurement standard for motorcycle rims. WM 1 is the skinniest,WM 3 is wider,etc

[67fire]

Standard for what nationality? Any idea what the letters and numbers stand for? He referred to them as WM3 and WM4.5 is that some kind of unit of measure? If they are not magnesium, what else could they be? They are too light to be aluminum.

Thanks,

Eric

[renobruce]

If they are not magnesium, what else could they be? They are too light to be aluminum.

Pot metal?