OZ wheels on flebay

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Okamoto · #1 Post by **Okamoto** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 7:32 am

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... :IT&ih=001

D-Rider · #2 Post by **D-Rider** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 8:05 am

Although I really don't like ebay things being posted up as it annoys those sitting quietly waiting to snipe ....

Please be aware that these are for the later model RSVR and will not directly fit on your Falco.
The rear is OK but the disc mountings are 5mm further apart - designed for the radial brake setup.
They can be fitted BUT either need to be machined down or you need to fit the front end from the new shape RSVR.

Syltiz · #3 Post by **Syltiz** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 9:38 am

Can we start a poll please? Which front end looks better on a Falco

D-Rider · #4 Post by **D-Rider** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 10:37 am

Syltiz wrote:Can we start a poll please? Which front end looks better on a Falco

So what are the options?

Angelina Jolie?
Scarlett Johannsson?
Keira Knightley?
Jessica Simpson?
Jennifer Lopez? (Oh no, wrong category that's the rear end)

Gio · #5 Post by **Gio** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 12:12 pm

D-Rider wrote:
Syltiz wrote:Can we start a poll please? Which front end looks better on a Falco
So what are the options?
Angelina Jolie?
Scarlett Johannsson?
Keira Knightley?
Jessica Simpson?
Jennifer Lopez? (Oh no, wrong category that's the rear end)

I still have my Ridersite Scarlett Johannsson banner

fastasfcuk · #6 Post by **fastasfcuk** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 12:30 pm

D-Rider wrote:Although I really don't like ebay things being posted up as it annoys those sitting quietly waiting to snipe ....

Please be aware that these are for the later model RSVR and will not directly fit on your Falco.
The rear is OK but the disc mountings are 5mm further apart - designed for the radial brake setup.
They can be fitted BUT either need to be machined down or you need to fit the front end from the new shape RSVR.

yeh i'm sitting quietly at the moment waiting to snipe, but i'm not anoyed yet.

back_marker · #7 Post by **back_marker** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 2:19 pm

D-Rider wrote:
Syltiz wrote:Can we start a poll please? Which front end looks better on a Falco
So what are the options?
Angelina Jolie?
Scarlett Johannsson?
Keira Knightley?
Jessica Simpson?
Jennifer Lopez? (Oh no, wrong category that's the rear end)

Keira (twice) Knightley?

Since when did she have a front end? She's like an ironing board with a face.

Syltiz · #8 Post by **Syltiz** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 3:04 pm

D-Rider wrote:
Syltiz wrote:Can we start a poll please? Which front end looks better on a Falco
So what are the options?
Angelina Jolie?
Scarlett Johannsson?
Keira Knightley?
Jessica Simpson?
Jennifer Lopez? (Oh no, wrong category that's the rear end)

Jessica Rabbit for me please

D-Rider · #9 Post by **D-Rider** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 8:00 pm

And briefly back on topic (sorry), I've also seen this one on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Aprilia- ... 0245052471

Now the reason I post this up is the repair job. This has apparently been "professionally repaired".
I bought a set of OZ wheels from ebay a while back knowing the front to have a hairline crack (the price I paid was good for the rear alone

). I tried to get the front repaired and discussed this with some very reputable places - Haggon and Motoliner (plus some local places).
I always got a consistent answer - if it's cracked at the root of a spoke, it cannot be reliably repaired and NONE of these places would consider touching it. That was fine by me - I don't want to take risks with my front wheel.
I've since picked up another OZ front - so they'll be going on soon.

Just thought I'd better let people know in case they are looking at this wheel .......

Samray · #10 Post by **Samray** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 8:18 pm

Kinell ! I wouldn't put that on a pram.

sabestian · #11 Post by **sabestian** » Sat Aug 23, 2008 11:58 am

it could use fresh powder coating job

OMG I pissed myself

#12 Post by **Kwackerz** » Sat Aug 23, 2008 1:42 pm

And someone bid on it!!!

Christ.. 199 Dollars for a doorstop.

D-Rider · #13 Post by **D-Rider** » Sat Aug 23, 2008 4:59 pm

I'll bet it was in perfect nick until someone let Nooj near it ......

I've read the advert but I can't find any reason give why the owner is selling - anyone have any idea ?

Samray · #14 Post by **Samray** » Sat Aug 23, 2008 5:05 pm

He may be changing it for a round wheel?

#15 Post by **Kwackerz** » Sat Aug 23, 2008 5:25 pm

I had use some silicone on the
inside of the rim just to make sure to not develop any air leaks

After having it professionally repaired? Yeah right..

More likely they fixed it with chemical metal and rubbed it down a bit to look semi decent..

Sounds extremely dodgy if you ask me.

I have a Monty Python like image in my head screaming 'Run awaaaayy!!!'