SPORT RACING RIMS MOTORCYCLE

SPORT RACING RIMS MOTORCYCLE

These carbon fiber BST Wheels were outfitted to Leslie's turbo Hayabusa for the BUB Speed Trials in Bonneville.

If you are passionate about your motorcycle and you want to make it stand out in a crowd, then one of the best things that you can do is to install a custom set of motorcycle rims. There are a lot of different ways that you can customize your motorcycle. Along with a great paint job, motorcycle rims are one of the best ways to dress your bike up and to make it uniquely your own. Here are some things to consider when you are looking for the perfect set of rims.

When considering custom rims, you really have two basic types to choose from. There are the solid style motorcycle rim and the spoke style rims. Your choice between the two different styles would really depend on the type of bike that you ride and how you are trying to customize it. If you want a very classy look, then I would suggest that you go with the spoke style rims. If you are doing a different type of customization, then the various styles that come in the solid type will no doubt suit your taste better.

Once you have the rims installed on your motorcycle you will want to make sure that you continue to maintain them properly. For example, if you go with a spoke rim, you will want to check the spokes on a regular basis for failure. Having just a few spokes that have failed could cause you to have a flat tire. By inspecting your rims on a regular basis you will ensure that they will last you for a very long time.

Motorcycle Wheels

Having a custom set of motorcycle wheels will add so much style to your bike. Not only will it dress it up, it will make it something that is uniquely your own. Since there are so many different options and types of rims that you can choose from, here are some of the basic classes of motorcycle wheels to help you cut through some of the chatter.

The two main types of motorcycle wheels are spoke wheels and solid wheels. This should be the first decision that you make as your choice between these two specific styles of wheels will make a large difference on how the finished motorcycle will look. Most people use spoke wheels for a classy look and go for the solid wheels for more of a customized feel. Once you've made your decision between these two basic styles of wheels, you will still have plenty of choices to make.

There are various options that you can choose from when you are deciding on motorcycle wheels. These would include the types of material that make up the wheel, the weight of the wheel and the finish of the wheel. Because there are so many different options, you will want to make sure that you read up on each of them so that you can make an informed decision before purchasing. Some of the choices will be easy to make, such as the choice between chrome and flat finish. Other decisions may be a bit more difficult and will vary according to what you use your bike for, such as the weight and type of material used in making the wheel.

So be prepared to take your time and search through the different styles of motorcycle wheels before making your decision. There are plenty of places on the Internet that will show you a wide variety of wheels that you can choose from.