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hipers or standard
Posted: Sat May 07, 2005 11:43 pm
by guthrie08
just wanted to see what you guys recommend. spend the extra money and go with front hipers 4:1 or buy an aluminum double rolled front rim 4:1?
Posted: Sun May 08, 2005 12:26 am
by 61austin
Hipers aren't any lighter than stock wheels so the only real benefit would be the beadlock. Just my $.02
Posted: Sun May 08, 2005 1:07 am
by 2000ex
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Originally posted by 61austin
Hipers aren't any lighter than stock wheels so the only real benefit would be the beadlock. Just my $.02
Obviously hipers are far superior to the stockers in MANY ways.
Strength, ease of changing tires, looks, and they are modular. They can be replaced in sections if they are damaged vs throwing the aluminum wheel in the trash
The stockers are about the worst rim on any stock bike you can get.
Posted: Sun May 08, 2005 1:34 am
by guthrie08
how are the ITP aluminum double rolled wheels. they look alright for not being a beadlock
Posted: Sun May 08, 2005 1:48 am
by 2000ex
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Originally posted by guthrie08
how are the ITP aluminum double rolled wheels. they look alright for not being a beadlock
Any rolled edge wheel is far superior to the stockers. I dont know what they are price wise...but you can look around for some stock Honda wheels on ebay, there are deals to be found and they are very tough wheels
Posted: Sun May 08, 2005 4:51 am
by Cdale_racer_669
i have hipers and love them. i love the way they look too. the ITP t-9's are decently priced and will do good too.
Posted: Sun May 08, 2005 2:46 pm
by CptHook
I have Hipers on front and back, and I love them. But I still think I could put a tire on a stock rim and have it ready to go quicker than my hipers, mainly because you still need to use a tire spoon to get the thing on. It wouldnt be so bad if you didnt have to go around and torque each one of the bolts, but its just a pain, theres so many of them.
Now taking a tire OFF the rim, that might go to the Hipers. All I know is I did my hipers and a buddy's stockers on his KFX 700 in the same day and I had his done way quicker. But in summary, get the Hipers, they are expensive, but they are worth the weight loss in the wallet for all the added benefits.
Posted: Mon May 09, 2005 12:38 am
by cannondale440
Tip: Use a electric drill and set the torque on it.
Posted: Mon May 09, 2005 2:32 am
by Cdale_racer_669
i use a air dealio to get them in nice and fast, then stop before they torque down and i go back and torque them down. just another way to do it...
Posted: Mon May 09, 2005 7:14 am
by CptHook
I did use an air gun when I did it, but I have more trust in a torque wrench than a drill, so thats what I used to get it in spec. Just my opinion, I think putting a tire ON a regular rim is quicker, theres just alot less to it. But I wouldnt let that convince me not to buy hipers.