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Whats lighter? Mags or Spoked wheels.

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Weight of rims

Weight of rims

Spoke wheels will aways be heaver than mags due to the fact the have a tube inside. But are better looking, more durable, more versatile(rim width& size),but harder to clean specially when you have polished rims and stainless spokes.
 
robinjo - Beautiful bike and it looks like you are still using the stock steel rims? What "bumstop" seat did you use for your cafe special?
 
robinjo - Beautiful bike and it looks like you are still using the stock steel rims? What "bumstop" seat did you use for your cafe special?
 
I used some spoked wheels from a GS 1000, as they have aluminum rims vs. the 750's steel. I drilled out the front disc myself, and used a slotted Katana rear disc. Saved a little weight. Perhaps if I stay out of McDonald's I can save alot more! :oops:
 
The old GS style aluminum mag wheels are HEAVY. The new GSXR style are much lighter. Of course you have to do some other work to use 'em.
 
AWESOME ROBINJO!!!!!
I love the look of Cafe racers , nice job!

My Katana has spokes and they are heavier than mags. I've used heavy gauge spokes though.

cheers Katana
 
spokes v mag

spokes v mag

The GS oem spoke wherels were lighter than the oem mags. The latest oem mag wheel assemblies are surprisingly light considering the size of the tires and brakes they incorporate. the current oem mag wheel assemblies are definately lighter than gs oem spoke wheel assemblies.
 
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