DID round rims

eldenh

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Are the DID round section rims really better?

 

KawieKX125

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They come stock on my KX and I think they are very, very good. They are extremely strong. Strong enough to pinch flat a tube after coming up short on a 80 foot ridge to ridge double. They were straight with no bends. The problems people say while changing tires is bull. It is easy. The only problem is that they are very, very hard to true since their is no lateral surface to put the dial indicator on.
I like em and they look trick. ;)

 

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buffmaster

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Hey Aaron, what year is your KX that it comes stock w/those rims? And If I'm not mistaken, aren't they about the same price as Excel's? Structurally, they should be at least a little bit stronger than normal wheels b/c of the lack of the pressing of the material that gives it it's normal shape(us mere mortals would probably never notice the diff.(except Rich;) )). Truing them shouldn't be that big of a deal, unless you're totally anal. As long as there aren't any major hops or unequal tensions, you can get away with a small amount of side to side play.

 

KawieKX125

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KX125's from 99-present have the round profile "works" style rims. Mine are even tricker because I have had them black anodised. My 20 inch front is also the round profile rim.

Magazines do not like the rims, but I absolutely love them.

They are a little bit more expensive than excells because they are new to the market, but as they say, such is the price of trickery!:think

 

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What have the magazines said about them? I've only seen one ad for them so far. I have this thing about getting/doing things that aren't the norm, so I'm groovin' on these rims.:confused:

 

KawieKX125

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WHen they first came out on KX's, the mags said it was "hard" to change tires with these rims. I have no rpoblems at all. Just goes to show you that mags a bull alot of times!

Really though, trueing is a problem! I resort to using the dial indacator on the inside of the rim, but that is almost worse because of the surface irregularities. It is very difficult, but not nearly impossible. I say go for it. I have never seen any other bike that a 99 and up KX125 with them and think it owuld be very cool if others would jump on the bandwagon.

 

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buffmaster

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For me, I don't think that truing them would be that big of a deal. I wrenched at a bike shop for almost 2 years and saw my fair share of whacked rims. I even built up my own set for my mtn. bike(quite difficult the first time around, but not so bad afterwards). That, and theres a trick to getting them laced quickly and easily.;)

 

KawieKX125

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Should be fine for you then. My mechanic friend does it in about 10 minutes. Me, I take 2 hours. :scream:
Guess I will learn. I am also a perfectionist.:think :)

 

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buffmaster

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Yeah, I've noticed.;) If you want to know the simple way, let me know and I'll e-mail it to you. You can switch over to a new rim in a very short time compared to the normal method(unless your normal method is to give it to your mechanic;) ). W/this way, the only hard part is getting the tension down, but that's not too bad.

 

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They are SOFT

They are not as strong as excels, the bends add to the strength. with out the bends you have a soda can, ever notice the ridge on the top of the soda can? it adds strength, same as a body line in the hood or door of a car.

 

KawieKX125

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Buffmaster, I would greatly appreceate if you could send the seasy method to me. I struggle and need help!
Thanks
Aaron

 

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buffmaster

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DONE! And shhhhhhhhh.. It's our little secret!;) :confused:

 

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Are these rims your talking about on the 99 KX250? Both of the rims on my bike are trashed, flat spots and huge dents.

 

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Originally posted by buffmaster
DONE! And shhhhhhhhh.. It's our little secret!;) :confused:

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That's the kind of info that is TRUELY valuable to the other members. Sharing it with one without sharing it with all seems to run contrary to the whole DRN concept :)

 

KawieKX125

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The rims are not stock on KX250's. The stock KX250 rims are very soft from what I hear.

 

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I'm with Kawi those DID rims are the best!!!! I have only bent my front rim once its the best. Oh and someone asked what the prices are well here it is
I live in Canada so these are Canadian prices but just take .65 off then you got Amerian so here ther are DID $120-155(front-back) Excel $145-180. I had Excel rims once on my '95 kx and i don't think there worth the extra money.

P.S If you run the DID rims you can put this foam stuff in them so if you get a flat you can finish the race cause they don't go flat. I have it in my front rim and I got a flat once never notice the tire was still firm but the gauge read 0 the foam keeps the tire at 13psi and prevents bent rims I highly recommend it, and yes there are a little heavy maybe 1/4lb if that.

Matt

 

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does any one have pics of these rims so I can see what they look like?

 

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buffmaster

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You're right Rich, my bad. I probably just wanted to keep it to the people who understand how to properly true a wheel. It's a good quick method(one that some might already know), but if you don't know how to properly tension a wheelset, it's not worth a hil of beans. But I'll post it anyhow. Thanks for the reminder.

 

eldenh

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foam

Matt H, what does the brand of rim have to do with the foam? Where do you get the foam?

 

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Where can you buy these rims in the US?

 

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buffmaster

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eldenh, I bet he's talking about Slime. Either that or something similar. If you don't know what he's(or me, for that fact) talking about, it's green and it comes in a bottel and you pour it in your tube. You have to take out your valve core first. It's supposed to protect against punctures, but I don't it'll work very good against pinch flats as they tend to look like someone took a knife and cut two slits in the tube, side by side. The stuff adds a little weight. The other thing he might be talking about(but I highly doubt it) is a bib mousse. That's actually a foam insert that you use instead of a tube. They're heavier than even a Slime filled tube, and from what I've heard, a royal PITA (pain-in-the-@$$) to put on/in. Not to mention a little expensive (about $170 ea.). If he's talking about something else entirely, have no idea what it is.