New Arrival for the 2011 ZX10R !!

[Maccarocks]

Hi all,

Well at last I finally have a spare rim for the ZX10... I like to always keep a new tyre on the spare rim, which makes it easy to change quickly and just keep rotating the rims but I had trouble finding one for this model. Cant use the 08 - 10 model rims as the axle on the 2011 model is now 25mm, up from 20mm, plus I wanted the rims to match. So now I have one, excellent for those busy days when it is really busy in the tyre department, just swap over the rims, warmers on and keep riding... Very Happy...!!

Macca

[robracer]

Shit Macca, hate to ask what the the cost was ?

[Jonno]

Yeah keep me in the loop mate as they might just be worth a small fortune and lighter items may be purchased instead, interesting that KHI went back to 3 spoke....

[Maccarocks]

Cost...!!

Well after trying and searching for a rear rim for ages, it became apparant that I was not going to get one that way. I went through my local Kawasaki dealer for a quote on just the rear rim and it was in the vicinity of $1200 plus..!!!!!! and so after I picked myself up off the floor, I decided against that as well. (Turbo spent over 2.2k on his set of rims, Front and rear !!)

So I decided to go directly via 'Babbitts' for genuine Kawasaki parts. The rim itself comes complete with cush drive, bearings and inside axle collar for only $570. Of course you also need the disc, the traction control plate and the 4 disc bolts. Which came to around the $680 mark, then add shipping and you are up to $780..!!! Still there are guys selling second hand rims for $500 plus, so I dont think this is too bad considering this is still a new bike.

I am happy with the final product, but this is why the internet is killing the Motorcycle business. I would love to buy from an Aussie shop, but I am not about to hand over an extra $600 just for that.. I know the bike shops have to make money, and I dont mind that, but the middle man is ripping us all off bad.

Macca..

[robracer]

Not too shabby at all