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I wonder if these would work on a bike?!


(http://horsepowersports.com/images/clearwheel.jpg)

not on mine!  :) 

I think they might cause trouble in high cross winds.   Maybe not. 

Of course!  I think the bike guys started it...

(http://dvice.com/pics/motorcycle_glassewheels.jpg)

(http://www.speedzilla.com/forums/attachments/street-track/6778d1165336208-d-vinci-forgiato-radurra-clear-polycarbonate-wheels-tn_img_0723.jpg)

http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2010/10/21/metalsport-clear-wheel-program/ (http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2010/10/21/metalsport-clear-wheel-program/)

looks horrible on those bikes but then again, those bikes look horrible on their own [laugh]


put them on a bike that would look good on its own and who knows?

Horrible? seriously?

It is literally as though someone asked me "hey, what are the 2 genres of bikes you hate the most" and I was only allowed to respond in pictures.

sport bikes with extended swingarms that wont ever see a drag strip and rolling monoliths of billet and chrome that couldn't  swing a corner if it was tied to a post. I know people dig that stuff, I will never understand why.

you know that saying "well I wouldn't kick it out of the garage if someone gave it to me.."? totally doesn't apply here.

I agree - those would be horrible. If you're going to do that why not add spinners, neon lights, and an obnoxious exhaust that sounds like garbage??







...ok, maybe that was a little overly negative....I simply vote  [thumbsdown]

I talked with a guy here at work after looking at his various pictures he had taken from when he was at SEMA 2 years ago and he ended up chatting with the manufacturer of these rims and they told them that these are fine for show purposes, but they do not reccomend them as a being able to withstand the high strength stresses of aggressive usage...they were origionally commisioned by one of the brake parts manufacturers to more easily show off their product without distraction...

(http://www.instablogsgallery.com/gallery/2007/12/10/suzuki-custom-lrg-hayabusa-img2_5965.jpg)

for several reasons..... [puke]

Throw in a clear helmet and some clear leathers and now you're talking!

Seriously, this strikes me as a "show only" thing. No plexiglass is going to be strong enough for real world usage.

Admit it IZ, you're only interested because it's impossible to take a IZ_ picture of "clear"  ;D

if its good enough for a make the beast with two backsing wonder woman jet why not my bike?

(http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/7990/4575937614869136.jpg) (http://img14.imageshack.us/i/4575937614869136.jpg/)

clear rims = the clear heels of the motorcycling world?

haha, and if you dont get the reference, look up clear heels and chris rock ;)

A Lexan disc 16" in diameter and 1" thick weighs about 8.6 lbs.
Then add in the hub, rim 'halves', and bolts.

My complete rear wheel weights 9.5 lbs.

If I'm going to suffer that kind of weight penalty, I'll do spokes.  [beer]

Yeah, but I she spends a lot of time going "where the make the beast with two backs did I park my invisible jet?"

  The build story of this bike with a visit to the company that makes those wheels, was on a Superbikes episode. I remember there was a lot serious technology involved with the durability of those wheels than just some lexan bolted to some metal hoops.

 But still..... [puke]

I wouldn't let a bike with conventional wheels anywhere near my yacht either.

Cool!  Now I get to chime in on bashing choppers!!!


.....____...  uh, wait.  I can't.  I've built a couple Ducati choppers.

Nevermind...

Dude, the M1000SS would look sweet with clear rims!!

not a fan....I am more old school. I prefer metal. Not a fan of carbon fibre either. Its me....I am a ludditess. [laugh]

I think I'm late to this party, but this gave me a good laugh. [laugh]

I think we are all missing the most important question here.

Can I get those clear rims in chrome?

I was actually wondering if i could go and put some fish inside of em like the old shoes from the 70's.

colored oil like a lava lamp would be cool