Why not just get your rims powder-coated? Cheaper than new rims, no concerns with fitment or feel, and you can choose any color you like.
Would like new rims...any ideas?
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Lighter rims could cause a different feel 
.... usually better, not worse......less unsprung weight.
Every bike made since the venerable old tank of a 260kg BB has been on a diet, trimming weight here and there, and they don't feel bad or destroy rims while clicking up high miles at high speeds.
While stripping the rims for powder coating, consider getting a few Kilo's machined out of them.
They are over-engineered 1990's tech built like a battleships anchor.
Drag racer guys I knew years ago used to take heaps of metal out of heavy old rims, to bring them up to lighter spec current OEM alloy wheels.
I had the opportunity to feel a set of carbon fibre rims recently andk me, I nearly threw them through the ceiling....... I didn't ask how much, but think about it.....why would anyone make them if super light wheels caused bad feel issues? I wouldn't use CF wheels on public roads due to too many potholes/obstacles etc. But track guys love them.
Lighter wheels offer an improvement in handling and feel. A wheel rim has no service life limit - they may have damage from a crash or abuse like jumping kerbs or bashing potholes, or they can be bent by ham fisted tyre changers, but they otherwise last forever in normal riding with consumables like bearings and tyre valve's replaced when needed.
Maybe someone was trying to explain that super light wheels like those CF ones I lifted might trigger lighter suspension tuning/components to suit, but I doubt the BB would need any changes for just a few Kilo's of weight loss from each rim.
Might give the old girl the lift she deserves!
.... usually better, not worse......less unsprung weight.Every bike made since the venerable old tank of a 260kg BB has been on a diet, trimming weight here and there, and they don't feel bad or destroy rims while clicking up high miles at high speeds.
While stripping the rims for powder coating, consider getting a few Kilo's machined out of them.
They are over-engineered 1990's tech built like a battleships anchor.
Drag racer guys I knew years ago used to take heaps of metal out of heavy old rims, to bring them up to lighter spec current OEM alloy wheels.
I had the opportunity to feel a set of carbon fibre rims recently and
k me, I nearly threw them through the ceiling....... I didn't ask how much, but think about it.....why would anyone make them if super light wheels caused bad feel issues? I wouldn't use CF wheels on public roads due to too many potholes/obstacles etc. But track guys love them.Lighter wheels offer an improvement in handling and feel. A wheel rim has no service life limit - they may have damage from a crash or abuse like jumping kerbs or bashing potholes, or they can be bent by ham fisted tyre changers, but they otherwise last forever in normal riding with consumables like bearings and tyre valve's replaced when needed.
Maybe someone was trying to explain that super light wheels like those CF ones I lifted might trigger lighter suspension tuning/components to suit, but I doubt the BB would need any changes for just a few Kilo's of weight loss from each rim.
Might give the old girl the lift she deserves!
I found a used set of C.F. Dymags " From An Estate Sale " , on flea bay this a.m. Listed as : " Vintage Dymag Front Motorcycle Wheel With Pirelli Tire ." One looks a bit more than used , but the rear didn't show any scars.Lighter rims could cause a different feel
Every bike made since the venerable old tank of a 260kg BB has been on a diet, trimming weight here and there, and they don't feel bad or destroy rims while clicking up high miles at high speeds.
While stripping the rims for powder coating, consider getting a few Kilo's machined out of them.
They are over-engineered 1990's tech built like a battleships anchor.
Drag racer guys I knew years ago used to take heaps of metal out of heavy old rims, to bring them up to lighter spec current OEM alloy wheels.
I had the opportunity to feel a set of carbon fibre rims recently and
Lighter wheels offer an improvement in handling and feel. A wheel rim has no service life limit - they may have damage from a crash or abuse like jumping kerbs or bashing potholes, or they can be bent by ham fisted tyre changers, but they otherwise last forever in normal riding with consumables like bearings and tyre valve's replaced when needed.
Maybe someone was trying to explain that super light wheels like those CF ones I lifted might trigger lighter suspension tuning/components to suit, but I doubt the BB would need any changes for just a few Kilo's of weight loss from each rim.
Might give the old girl the lift she deserves!
I bought a set from a member here a few years back. I'm either going to mount them on my '99 Blackbird or sell 'em on the site here.
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