now the front...

 

I thought using the stock rotors would not be a good idea so I upgraded to iron braketech rotors and ferodo pads. Then I thought using the stock bolts would also be a downer so I went to Yoyodyne for Ti bolts, flanged as advised by the R1 Gurus :bow , which go for $8 for 1. I needed 10 for the front and 5 for the back. Good Lordie this is getting expensive... I'm :lol then :cryin then :lol

 

I plan on installing the rim in 2 parts as I have other projects in mind. So for the first part, I installed the front rim and am mostly in the process of breaking in the iron rotors. Tjhey come with an anti-corrosion coating that needs to get cleared from the rotor surface with the stock pads. After that the Ferodos will get installed.

One thing I noticed was after installing the rotors and tires, the weight difference from the old stock rim to the new one is negligible. It is lighter but not as much as I thought. On the road though, huge differences can be felt, acceleration was quicker and the front was eager to lift off the ground. Braking has yet to be tested as again I'm breaking in the rotors. Side to side transtions were faster and easier. The front is more sensitive to bumps and road conditions but these I think can get dialled to what I prefer.

Part 2 will consist of the following:
Swingarm will get swapped for an 06 extended version. I got it off Ebay and I think it is a little bent so I will send it out to get it blueprinted.
Stock chain is going to get replaced with a 520 set. So I will need to purchase a 520 chain and a 520 16th countersprocket from MM.
I will first try the rim on an 180/55 Diablo Supercorsa and see how it goes. Here's how the bike looks now.

 

adding pic

 

Nice, Congrats on the wheels. Keep us updated.:thumbup

 

Nice, Congrats on the wheels. Keep us updated.:thumbup

thanks and will do :thumbup

 

very nice.:thumbup

 

Sick brake-wheel-bolts setup. How about powdercoating black the rear pegs?

 

<---------- packin wood
Nice wheels. Love the BSTs.
BTW:finger

 

Sick brake-wheel-bolts setup. How about powdercoating black the rear pegs?

everything is either black or blue on the bike. The only metallic silver bits are the the Harris Triples, levers and the passenger pegs. Adds a little personal flavor

 

:thumbup :thumbup

 

:thumbup

The front shows you've

been riding it, proper like. :fact

 

Question for BSAT owners. What is the deal wiht the advertised weight limit. It says a static weight limint of 280kg = 616lbs. I want these wheels but I am a big guy 260 and want to now if this weight limit will affect me. They are sooooo pretty.:hellobye

 

very nice :yesnod been wanting to do this myself

 

WOW
i need to get a J.O.B. fast so i can start saving for bst rims.


now all u need is to ger rear brake rotors:sneaky

 

sweet !!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

sweet !!!!!!!!!!!!!

:iamwithst

:lol

 

Question for BSAT owners. What is the deal wiht the advertised weight limit. It says a static weight limint of 280kg = 616lbs. I want these wheels but I am a big guy 260 and want to now if this weight limit will affect me. They are sooooo pretty.:hellobye

That is a little odd as the subframe weight limit is less than that. Like what DonnieDarko said, the aftermarkets are generally stronger than oems.

 

I have to say big ups to all of the forum Hombres. None of what's on the bike would have happened without everyone's assistance, efforts, knowledge and inspirations.

:thumbup

 

Jonathan..... bike looks incredible.
The ti bolts I sent you wont fit the BST's. They are of a different pitch

Excellent work on the bike. Your going to trip on the wheels.

xDDx

 

yeah I thought they look a little bigger than the ones on the rear now. It's cool, I'm gonna use it on an 01 R1 project I'm ramping up now. :rock

 

Cool.... as it has been said your bike is the mutts nutts and the bees knees. And that is me being a corny mother****er.

I will be interested to here your interpretation of the wheels and how you feel about the vertical/straight line stability.

to sleep....
lates

 

Update, the rotors come with an anti-corrosion coating that is black. To get this off, Braketech recommends using the stock pads and ride around the city for a couple miles to scrub off. Well they don't scrub off easily and it took me about 40 miles of city riding to see some real iron.
Then bedding in the new Sintergrip XRs brake pads took another 2 more days of city riding. Bedding in process they recommended was to start easy on the brakes and at slower speeds then gradually work up the brake force and speed. So I thought the best way to do that was ride in the city all over the place and there will be plenty of stop and gos to get the heat cycles into the pads.
Now the past week took her up to the canyons for a good 2 day thrashing and I have some useful info to share with y'all. What I noticed was a very controllable and light wheel. Very easy to flick onto its side. And once there, very easy to modulate and change lines if needed. One effect of the light weight though seems to make the bike run wide on exits. I caught myself being a little further to the outside of the lane than planned on at least couple of the faster sweepers, 90 mph and up. This is with a 190/55 sc1 rear and a 120/70 sc1 front. I guess the weight balance may have shifted a little from front to back. I'll have to readjust some of my rear shock settings and probably increase compression to compensate.
Once the current rear tire is gone and since no one wants the 06 swingarm, I'll install that with a new 520 chain and the BST rear and give another report.

 

Love em!!:rock

 

John,
Sounds killer bro... The wheels will make the bike show things it didnt before.
Our bikes have the same wheel base and rake. The trail is different.
If the bike is pushing wide, as a suggestion less trail, or raise the rear shock, or drop the front.

Go to www.ducati.com
Go to the community deal and they have a grip of info there. Very cool.

The adjustable triples make the difference here. I have added 3 mm, which makes the bike soft on turn in but mid corner, and end, very inspiring.

The light weight and added flickability make that push minor. More of a slight resistance from the bike

I have gone through as many adjustments as I could. Added a link to chain... (not advisable lol)

Everything....
I think sorted suspension is the key and small noted adjustment will get your bike dialed well for you

Lastly I softened rebound due to the lighter unsprung weight. My suspension guy told an effect of that is compression inherently tightens. Well from that point I softened that a bit.
Slightly more preload in front.
I also softened high speed compression in the rear. I was getting weirdness from there.
So off to the track soon, but, thus far all the bs and frustration has now yielded my bike riding better then ever.
Hope you get the same J
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Update, the rotors come with an anti-corrosion coating that is black. To get this off, Braketech recommends using the stock pads and ride around the city for a couple miles to scrub off. Well they don't scrub off easily and it took me about 40 miles of city riding to see some real iron.
Then bedding in the new Sintergrip XRs brake pads took another 2 more days of city riding. Bedding in process they recommended was to start easy on the brakes and at slower speeds then gradually work up the brake force and speed. So I thought the best way to do that was ride in the city all over the place and there will be plenty of stop and gos to get the heat cycles into the pads.
Now the past week took her up to the canyons for a good 2 day thrashing and I have some useful info to share with y'all. What I noticed was a very controllable and light wheel. Very easy to flick onto its side. And once there, very easy to modulate and change lines if needed. One effect of the light weight though seems to make the bike run wide on exits. I caught myself being a little further to the outside of the lane than planned on at least couple of the faster sweepers, 90 mph and up. This is with a 190/55 sc1 rear and a 120/70 sc1 front. I guess the weight balance may have shifted a little from front to back. I'll have to readjust some of my rear shock settings and probably increase compression to compensate.
Once the current rear tire is gone and since no one wants the 06 swingarm, I'll install that with a new 520 chain and the BST rear and give another report.