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Clubroom => Tech Talk => Topic started by: D project on December 20, 2009, 03:04:07 pm

Title: excel rims
Post by: D project on December 20, 2009, 03:04:07 pm
I want to put some excel rims on a 83 rm 250. Any new mx model that is the same or are any fine to lace up to the old hubs?
Title: Re: excel rims
Post by: k2000x on December 20, 2009, 03:08:40 pm
ive got some on my 85 kx250 i just needed to get the spoke whole redrilled to suit the spoke angle
Title: Re: excel rims
Post by: evo550 on December 22, 2009, 04:42:48 pm
As long as the Rm has a common number of spokes (36) usually, should be O.K. , but as mentioned the hole angle is different between a new bike and a vintage, usually because one has a disc hub and the other has a drum hub.
Title: Re: excel rims
Post by: Rossvickicampbell on December 22, 2009, 05:57:56 pm
I just took my hubs to Spoked Wheel Services in Perth - told him the model and presto job was done - I used SM Pro rims.

cheers

Rossco
Title: Re: excel rims
Post by: Freakshow on December 23, 2009, 12:35:06 pm
PRice ross ?

anyone know of cheap rims ?
Title: Re: excel rims
Post by: Rossvickicampbell on December 23, 2009, 02:55:50 pm
Freaky - I got spokes, rims and tyres 2 sets so couldn't advise an individual price.  I know SM Pros are cheaper than Excels though.

Rossco
Title: Re: excel rims
Post by: YZ250H on December 29, 2009, 05:28:30 pm
Gidday D Project,

I got Excels for my YZ250H from Vintage Iron in the US.  Less than $500 US delivered to my door.  Just tell him what model you have and he drills them to suit.  They relaced and fitted on beautifully. HTH
Title: Re: excel rims
Post by: Rossvickicampbell on December 29, 2009, 07:39:50 pm
I am pretty sure I paid less than that for SM Pros local?

Rossco
Title: Re: excel rims
Post by: Woody on December 29, 2009, 09:00:24 pm
Freaky,
I came across these rims on UK evilbay when looking for a set for my YZ125G. He reckons "they're drilled to suit my old bike" and quoted 130 quid (approx $245 AUD) a set posted to Oz. I was thinking of trying a set but haven't gone any further at this stage, anyone have any info or thoughts on these rims?



http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330283016404&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

contact mike burke [email protected]

cheers
Woody
Title: Re: excel rims
Post by: 090 on December 29, 2009, 09:24:09 pm
Too bad if aren't drilled to suit. Can't send them back. $220 for a set of front and rear rims delivered . 0411194141 George. Tell him Brad sent you! He is in Victoria (don't hold that against him!).
Same as SM Pro. They will have to have the off set changed to suit drum brakes.
Title: Re: excel rims
Post by: benno_r on December 30, 2009, 08:35:24 am
Freaky,
I came across these rims on UK evilbay when looking for a set for my YZ125G. He reckons "they're drilled to suit my old bike" and quoted 130 quid (approx $245 AUD) a set posted to Oz. I was thinking of trying a set but haven't gone any further at this stage, anyone have any info or thoughts on these rims?



http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330283016404&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

contact mike burke [email protected]

cheers
Woody

Hi Guys,

I used these rims on my white framed Kawasaki trials bike, and my Dad used them on his RL250 (see the trials section for pics). The holes aren't drilled perfectly to suit twinshocks, but they are not bad. I think this guys ships direct from the manufacturer in Thailand. Great value IMHO - $410 delivered for 2 sets of rims.

Cheers,
Ben
Title: Re: excel rims
Post by: k2000x on December 30, 2009, 02:26:02 pm
it only cost me $15 a rim 2 get redrilled
Title: Re: excel rims
Post by: Woody on December 30, 2009, 03:09:56 pm
k2000x

who did the redrilling on your rims, were they the excel rims?
Title: Re: excel rims
Post by: k2000x on January 01, 2010, 08:01:27 am
yeah excel rims...the place ash wheel service give him a call he also sells stainless spokes cheap(cheapish)
Title: Re: excel rims
Post by: VMX Andrew on February 14, 2010, 11:06:21 am

Wanting to get some new rims laced up very shortly on the big 5 hundgy...

who should i send the hubs too..

anyone got any suggestions or recomendations...

i no there are a couple in queensland,like ashs spoked wheels and mike warner..

but i thought i better ask here first before rushing in.....cheers andrew..

Title: Re: excel rims
Post by: Davey Crocket on February 14, 2010, 12:15:34 pm
Mike Warner doesnt do it anymore..... hes crook.!. John Titman does them in Brisbane as well.
Title: Re: excel rims
Post by: All Things 414 on February 14, 2010, 01:15:06 pm
Grahame Dawe. 0407 843 272. Grovedale, Geelong. Nice guy. Been doing it for years!
Graheme can work "out-side the square". These particular wheels were a real 'pain' so he just laced them up a little differently to normal and now they're spot-on.  ;)

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