RC51 wheels on 2008 CBR1000RR?Marsalad 01-09-2009, 09:57 PM Hello, Does anyone know if the stock wheels from an RC51 will fit on my 2008 1000? I like the multi-spoke design and was thinking this might be an inexpensive upgrade. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. Ol' Dad 01-10-2009, 03:40 PM I thought the components on the '08 CBR1000RR were optimized for weight savings. Don't know about swapping on older wheels. SNIK 01-10-2009, 03:46 PM it wont be lighter. so why bother. Jet City Racer 01-10-2009, 03:59 PM I did some digging as I as looking for rain wheel options. The RC51 rear will work with some spacer/bearing mods, but the front is a no go as the rotors are too close together on the SP1/2. I'm sure you could get some rotor spacers made, but IMO it's more hassle than it's worth. Pssst, try the search button. ;) http://www.1000rr.net/forums/search.php?searchid=2127878 SNIK 01-10-2009, 04:16 PM i got a nice rear for sale, forged alu, 6 spoke design. :) wave rotor and sprockets included. Marsalad 01-10-2009, 04:52 PM Thanks all. I didn't think about the weight difference. I had forgotten how heavy my 2000 RC51 was. It has been a few years. I'll just keep saving for proper Marchesinis. On a side note, it was ten degrees below zero this morning here in Northern NY, so it doesn't really matter right this minute. SNIK 01-10-2009, 08:27 PM The rear I have is about the same weight as a stock RR rear, but with the sexy 6 spoke design. mofugga8888 03-08-2009, 07:40 PM what brand is the wheel and how much? also pics needed. SNIK 03-08-2009, 10:15 PM what brand is the wheel and how much? also pics needed. It wa s a Hi-point/CZ rim, and i recently sold it. sorry. Repsol Robert 05-22-2009, 12:11 PM I did some digging as I as looking for rain wheel options. The RC51 rear will work with some spacer/bearing mods, but the front is a no go as the rotors are too close together on the SP1/2. I'm sure you could get some rotor spacers made, but IMO it's more hassle than it's worth. Pssst, try the search button. ;) http://www.1000rr.net/forums/search.php?searchid=2127878 Did that other thread get removed....the link doesn't work and I'm searching for who did it, 'cause my rotor guy wants to ask some questions... Anybody know who did it recently... Thanks...RR sixer 05-22-2009, 01:47 PM Try this link. It is also a sticky. http://www.1000rr.net/forums/showthread.php?t=38904 Repsol Robert 05-22-2009, 02:11 PM Try this link. It is also a sticky. http://www.1000rr.net/forums/showthread.php?t=38904 Thanks for tryin'...but that's a link to the '07 thread...there was another '08 thread with detailed info that's gone missing... sixer 05-22-2009, 02:19 PM TrackHO put 04-07 wheels on his 08. Is that the thread you were looking for, or was it one specifically about RC51 wheels on an 08. I guess if you want RC51 wheels on an 08, you could combine info from the previous link, along with this one. http://www.1000rr.net/forums/showthread.php?t=62127&highlight=wheel+rotor+spacers sixer 05-22-2009, 02:38 PM ccsracer15 probably has the specs, he has RC51 wheels on his 08. Repsol Robert 05-22-2009, 06:38 PM ccsracer15 probably has the specs, he has RC51 wheels on his 08. Thanks man...that's who I was lookin' for... ccsracer15 05-27-2009, 12:08 AM I will get some additional info for you. I do know front and rear will work. You need spacers and the fron you have to use 06 1K rotors I think because of the spacing. Repsol Robert 05-27-2009, 12:41 AM I will get some additional info for you. I do know front and rear will work. You need spacers and the fron you have to use 06 1K rotors I think because of the spacing. Thanks Man...got your PM...I will look for the details when you get a chance... You do have them on your '08 right? I hope we didn't confuse you with someone else... | |