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Title: oh pablo, you shouldnt have...
Post by: pantablo on August 13, 2006, 01:15:34 AM
thanks for the bday gift, pablo!

:icon_mrgreen:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/0014-1.jpg)
hint: the round things...
Title: Re: oh pablo, you shouldnt have...
Post by: Alphamazing on August 13, 2006, 06:44:45 AM
Marescheni, eh? Oh Pablo.

Why not PVM, hm?

(http://www.pvm-usa.com/w/pics/products/raeder/5sp_yh220.jpg)

See, that's hot.

Or if you still want the 10 spokes, why not 10-Ys?
(http://www.pvm-usa.com/w/pics/products/raeder/10sp_v220.jpg)

Or a forged magnesium 5-spoker?
(http://www.pvm-usa.com/w/pics/products/raeder/1-schmiede.jpg)

Or closer to stock, but blinged with the gold annodizing?
(http://www.pvm-usa.com/w/pics/products/raeder/2-6spracih.jpg)

:)
Title: Re: oh pablo, you shouldnt have...
Post by: pantablo on August 13, 2006, 07:32:54 AM
I actually originally wanted the close to stock looking 5 spoke inblack, like the last image. But magnesium isnt well suited for street riding (potholes, etc) and the PVM's are $300 more, are german and dont look as nice in the 5Y spoke as the marchi's do. personally dont like the 10 spoke pvm's either...
Title: Re: oh pablo, you shouldnt have...
Post by: Alphamazing on August 13, 2006, 07:52:00 AM
Quote from: pantablo on August 13, 2006, 07:32:54 AM
I actually originally wanted the close to stock looking 5 spoke inblack, like the last image. But magnesium isnt well suited for street riding (potholes, etc) and the PVM's are $300 more, are german and dont look as nice in the 5Y spoke as the marchi's do. personally dont like the 10 spoke pvm's either...

The 10Ys are a bit busy for my tastes as well.

To each their own on the 5 Y-spokes, though. I like how the PVMs have the initial spoke going out longer and then splitting into the Y. Longer spoke, shorter Y.

Marchesini 5-Ys for those who can't see well :)
(http://www.hardracing.com/images/rc542.jpg)
Title: Re: oh pablo, you shouldnt have...
Post by: werase643 on August 13, 2006, 08:15:39 AM
i guess it's OFFICIAL..... SQUID!!!!!!

purdy, dem wheels cost more than most GS's.....

Title: Re: oh pablo, you shouldnt have...
Post by: mike_mike on August 13, 2006, 10:13:28 AM
you need some red rim tape now to finish them off!
Nice looking wheels, the bike looks really clean now.
Title: Re: oh pablo, you shouldnt have...
Post by: pandy on August 13, 2006, 10:22:19 AM
 :laugh: Nice birthday present!  :thumb:
Title: Re: oh pablo, you shouldnt have...
Post by: annguyen1981 on August 13, 2006, 07:42:39 PM
Them mighty purdy!
Title: Re: oh pablo, you shouldnt have...
Post by: pantablo on August 13, 2006, 08:13:57 PM
ouch. put 365 miles on them today...can you say sore wrists and shoulders...
Title: Re: oh pablo, you shouldnt have...
Post by: annguyen1981 on August 13, 2006, 08:47:33 PM
If you don't like 'em, I'll take the CBR off your hands for ya :thumb:
Title: Re: oh pablo, you shouldnt have...
Post by: pandy on August 13, 2006, 08:56:47 PM
Yeah...we want those wrists and shoulders to stay in good shape, so let us come take over for you while you rest!  :flipoff: :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: oh pablo, you shouldnt have...
Post by: blue05twin on August 13, 2006, 09:04:49 PM
Quote from: pandy on August 13, 2006, 08:56:47 PM
Yeah...we want those wrists and shoulders to stay in good shape, so let us come take over for you while you rest!  :flipoff: :icon_mrgreen:

Make Pandy leave a deposit that way you can get your bikes fixed after she has her "Pandy Moment"   :laugh:   :kiss3:

BTW really nice wheels
Title: Re: oh pablo, you shouldnt have...
Post by: pandy on August 13, 2006, 09:06:32 PM
Quote from: blue05twin on August 13, 2006, 09:04:49 PM
Make Pandy leave a deposit that way you can get your bikes fixed after she has her "Pandy Moment"   :laugh:   :kiss3:

:flipoff: :flipoff: :flipoff: :flipoff: :flipoff: :laugh: :flipoff:
Title: Re: oh pablo, you shouldnt have...
Post by: annguyen1981 on August 13, 2006, 09:06:58 PM
Quote from: blue05twin on August 13, 2006, 09:04:49 PM
Make Pandy leave a deposit that way you can get your bikes fixed after she has her "Pandy Moment"   :laugh:   :kiss3:

Careful Blue05Twin...  You don't wanna piss off the Queen of NicksandScrapes!

:laugh: :thumb:
Title: Re: oh pablo, you shouldnt have...
Post by: pandy on August 13, 2006, 09:09:11 PM
Quote from: annguyen1981 on August 13, 2006, 09:06:58 PM
Quote from: blue05twin on August 13, 2006, 09:04:49 PM
Make Pandy leave a deposit that way you can get your bikes fixed after she has her "Pandy Moment"   :laugh:   :kiss3:
Careful Blue05Twin...  You don't wanna piss off the Queen of NicksandScrapes! :laugh: :thumb:

blue (http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a146/pandyz/bash1.gif) annguyen(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a146/pandyz/bash1.gif)

You both suck!  :laugh:
Title: Re: oh pablo, you shouldnt have...
Post by: annguyen1981 on August 13, 2006, 09:10:54 PM
At least we suck with our bikes INTACT



:laugh: :laugh: :kiss3:
Title: Re: oh pablo, you shouldnt have...
Post by: blue05twin on August 13, 2006, 09:18:56 PM
Quote from: annguyen1981 on August 13, 2006, 09:10:54 PM
At least we suck with our bikes INTACT



:laugh: :laugh: :kiss3:

Actually my wife has droped the GS once or twice  :laugh: :laugh:

Pandy you know we love ya  :kiss3: :kiss3:
Title: Re: oh pablo, you shouldnt have...
Post by: TragicImage on August 13, 2006, 09:41:02 PM
did you throw new rubber on there too?
Title: Re: oh pablo, you shouldnt have...
Post by: pantablo on August 13, 2006, 10:27:40 PM
Quote from: AlphaFire X5 on August 13, 2006, 07:52:00 AM
Quote from: pantablo on August 13, 2006, 07:32:54 AM
I actually originally wanted the close to stock looking 5 spoke inblack, like the last image. But magnesium isnt well suited for street riding (potholes, etc) and the PVM's are $300 more, are german and dont look as nice in the 5Y spoke as the marchi's do. personally dont like the 10 spoke pvm's either...

The 10Ys are a bit busy for my tastes as well.

To each their own on the 5 Y-spokes, though. I like how the PVMs have the initial spoke going out longer and then splitting into the Y. Longer spoke, shorter Y.

Marchesini 5-Ys for those who can't see well :)
(http://www.hardracing.com/images/rc542.jpg)

I couldnt agree more on the 10 spoke. I also agree on the overall design of the pvm 5 spoke. I was drawn to them first for the same reasons but after really scrutinizing them I prefer the detailing of the marchesinis's. I also prefer the more tested and better distributed marchi's in case there are problems.

dont you all get excited...ouch from riding a sportbike 365 hard canyon miles, many of them stressful miles, not from the wheels or the bike per se. Bike isnt going anywhere.

werase643-yeah, in real dollars I got them for $1645 installed (old tires-only couple hundred miles on them), but in actuality they are a deposit for a kitchen remodel I am doing, helping a neighbor out. I've been lusting after wheels for at least the last year and a half and have been waiting for the right set of circumstances to present themselves. They did now so I splurged, even though I know they wont make me faster (its in my head), but will only serve to make an excuse for others as to why I am faster than them....LOL...hell, they're beautiful so I dont care.
Title: Re: oh pablo, you shouldnt have...
Post by: Alphamazing on August 13, 2006, 10:32:16 PM
Hey Pablo, sometimes everyone needs a little bling. Those with more money can afford the fancier stuff like nice rims.

And if you thought those 10-Y PVMs were busy...

How about the 20 spoke?
(http://www.pvm-usa.com/w/pics/products/raeder/pvm20sp220.jpg)
(http://www.pvm-usa.com/w/pics/products/raeder/pvm220/20sp_bbh.jpg)
Title: Re: oh pablo, you shouldnt have...
Post by: pantablo on August 13, 2006, 10:42:24 PM
oh jeez...
Title: Re: oh pablo, you shouldnt have...
Post by: roguegeek on August 14, 2006, 01:38:59 AM
Jebus Pablo, those look awesome! :thumb:
Title: Re: oh pablo, you shouldnt have...
Post by: roguegeek on August 14, 2006, 01:43:49 AM
Right after my "freakin' sweet"  thought, the very next thought that entered my head was "oh how annoying that's going to be to get into the Bike Brace. I hate it when I back in my rear wheel into it just to find out the bar can't go through because it's hitting a spoke. Now there's going to be more of a chance a spoke will be in the way. No?  :dunno_white:
Title: Re: oh pablo, you shouldnt have...
Post by: Jake D on August 14, 2006, 09:01:50 AM
That's hot. 

What are you going to do with your old hoops?  Keep them?

I wonder how they would look on a Super Hawk.

BTW, if I win the lottery, I'm putting some 20 spokes on the SH.  None of you can stop me. 

<O face>
Title: Re: oh pablo, you shouldnt have...
Post by: pantablo on August 14, 2006, 10:13:32 AM
Quote from: roguegeek on August 14, 2006, 01:43:49 AM
Right after my "freakin' sweet"  thought, the very next thought that entered my head was "oh how annoying that's going to be to get into the Bike Brace. I hate it when I back in my rear wheel into it just to find out the bar can't go through because it's hitting a spoke. Now there's going to be more of a chance a spoke will be in the way. No? :dunno_white:

I hated that too, but it was only an inconvenience, nothing terrible. I simple lifted the bike on its sidestand and used my toe to turn the rear wheel a bit.


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they look good rolling too, better than I expected:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/08.jpg)