Black Rims on a Vintage Bike ? Whats your Opinion

[Luke Lloyd]

Ok Guys, What are the thoughts of Black Rims on bikes like, say an Elsinore or Similar. 

[Mick D]

I am starting to fall for bikes that showcase historical originality in regards to VMX.

But if you are racing, time or bucks might dictate a "black budget choice" I guess.

AND black rims are easy to touch up after a tyre change, lets face it as far as touch up paint goes? black is black!

but if you are just looking for something different? welllll it is your cat? do why should you have to justify the way you do it

[Slider29]

Personally i loathe black rims on any motorbike, car ,pushbike etc. My young blokes love them! Your choice    regards  Mark

[firko]

I've got black rims on my old Maico square barrel but they've been there since 1992. Back then I thought I was being cool but today I hate 'em. The next time she leaves the shed she'll have nice shiny Akronts.

Welcome back Mick De....long time no see mate

[Tony T]

For me........... never! 

I hate any coloured rims.
But as a wise man once said, "welllll it is your cat? do why should you have to justify the way you do it "

[b490]

Look out of place / odd   (horrible, really) on most old dirt bikes .
 
 Regards ,
                    Steve

[JohnnyO]

I like black rims on the 80's era vintage bikes but i reckon they look a bit out of place on the earlier 70's bikes

[Mick D]

For me........... never! 
But as a wise man once said, "welllll it is your cat? ""DO"" why should you have to justify the way you do it "

Owh yeah,, real nice catch Tony

[Davey Crocket]

I'm going black on my A5 250 KX.....all the gold is going....and you know what they say...."once you've gone black, you never go back"

[Luke Lloyd]

i was out today and saw a RM465 with black rims, yellow spokes and black hubs, and it actually looked not to bad, that was the catalyst for the conversation starter, its good to get different opinions and bounce ideas of like minded people.

i had thought about excel A60 rims with candy apple red hubs for one of my honda projects, but I'm in two minds i guess.  only problem is that once you've gone to all that expense you sort of have to live with it, regardless of the outcome.

[paul]

i like black rims  that are on a couple of  my maicos

[paul]

hi mick

[Mick D]

Welcome back Mick De....long time no see mate

Thanks Mark.

Just trying to work my time more productively, so maybe I can find more time to turn up where it counts.

My blood will cease to flow before my lust of VMX slows Mark.

And a merry Christmas too!! And for that matter a merry Christmas to all, cheers, Mick. 

[Davey Crocket]

Looks good fairy foss boy.

[JohnnyO]

i was out today and saw a RM465 with black rims, yellow spokes and black hubs, and it actually looked not to bad, that was the catalyst for the conversation starter, its good to get different opinions and bounce ideas of like minded people.

That's sitting at DDR, i nearly puked at the yellow spokes