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Title: Budget aluminium rims fron Thailand
Post by: cyclegod on August 26, 2010, 09:39:23 am
There's plenty to choose from in his store...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/YAMAHA-DT250-1974-1977-80-Aluminium-Wheel-Rim-2-pcs-/400147286795?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories
Title: Re: Budget aluminium rims fron Thailand
Post by: mx250 on August 26, 2010, 10:23:31 am
Is $130Us plus $87US cheap?
Title: Re: Budget aluminium rims fron Thailand
Post by: cyclegod on August 26, 2010, 10:31:09 am
Is $130Us plus $87US cheap?

A lot cheaper than the $400+ I was quoted when I inquired about new rims locally.
Title: Re: Budget aluminium rims fron Thailand
Post by: GMC on August 26, 2010, 10:41:27 am
Is $130Us plus $87US cheap?

A lot cheaper than the $400+ I was quoted when I inquired about new rims locally.

But are you comparing apples with apples?

Were the $400+ local rims no name brands?
or brand name rims with a solid reputation?


The thing that always bothers me with cheap stuff like rims is what standard are they built to.
With they crack or flat spot easily?
Title: Re: Budget aluminium rims fron Thailand
Post by: cyclegod on August 26, 2010, 10:57:06 am
That's the reason I have always balked at buying new rims, too pricey, unknown quality and did I "REALLY" need them.
Title: Re: Budget aluminium rims fron Thailand
Post by: TT on August 26, 2010, 11:42:50 am
I reckon they're just the thing for a resto that isn't going to get ridden.  ;)
I bought a set for one of my CT90's and they look the part, but this bike doesn't get ridden, so I figure they should hold together.  :D
Title: Re: Budget aluminium rims fron Thailand
Post by: Freakshow on August 26, 2010, 12:29:31 pm
And thats 2 rim not one.
Title: Re: Budget aluminium rims fron Thailand
Post by: Canam370 on August 26, 2010, 01:52:00 pm
You'd resto a CT90? Takes all types........ ;D
Title: Re: Budget aluminium rims fron Thailand
Post by: mx250 on August 26, 2010, 02:43:34 pm
I asked the question and got the answer (which doesn't answer the question - what brand are they?).

"Don't worry I never sold Chinese wheel rims
about size 18 x 2.15 + 21 x 1.60
best
Wichanchai :)

- mutual_motorbike"


So there you go - nothing to worry about when it comes to quality ::). Mr Wichanchai in Thailand has reassured me  ;) :D.

(I think display model/ street riding only for my money 8)).
Title: Re: Budget aluminium rims fron Thailand
Post by: Freakshow on August 26, 2010, 04:28:53 pm
Says somtihg in Red like 'USA boy' on the side, in a very SM pro kind of writing................. :-\
Title: Re: Budget aluminium rims fron Thailand
Post by: DR on August 26, 2010, 04:46:14 pm
The name on the rims is 'Racing Boy' how bling! ;D not here exactly but maybe in Maylasia  ;)

http://www.racingboy.com.my/our-products.asp?catid=C01&category= (http://www.racingboy.com.my/our-products.asp?catid=C01&category=)
Title: Re: Budget aluminium rims fron Thailand
Post by: Marc.com on August 26, 2010, 06:18:42 pm
So there you go - nothing to worry about when it comes to quality ::). Mr Wichanchai in Thailand has reassured me  ;) :D.

Yep Wi Chan Chi would never sell you any cheap shit from China  ;D But I have had a good run dealing with stuff out of Thailand.....
Title: Re: Budget aluminium rims fron Thailand
Post by: TT on August 26, 2010, 06:33:02 pm
You'd resto a CT90? Takes all types........ ;D

It's called style............ you guys wouldn't understand.............  :D :D

Plus it's a great investment. I've got one that cost me over $3k to do and even now it's worth about 750 bucks already!!  ;)
Title: Re: Budget aluminium rims fron Thailand
Post by: Freakshow on August 30, 2010, 11:27:29 am
His postage is wayyyy out.
Title: Re: Budget aluminium rims fron Thailand
Post by: Tim754 on August 30, 2010, 05:51:16 pm
Huh I have restored CT90's . To varied quality and "style"... then on sold them all for SFA. their natural price...... actually Tony may have some bits from me.... :D
Back to the Thai alloy rims, know very very well of one set for DT200 that cost $197 AUD posted. Arrived with incorrect rear rim which was replaced free of charges!!!! did not have to even return the rim. Quality was as good (read soft as shit..) as the original items . Cheers Tim754
Title: Re: Budget aluminium rims fron Thailand
Post by: mx250 on August 30, 2010, 06:58:53 pm
Arrived with incorrect rear rim which was replaced free of charges!!!! did not have to even return the rim. 
Well that would have to be a Big Tick for honesty and service  8) :).