Yoko Wheels

[GregMember]

I have today purchased a new set of wheels for the 650, I have spent a fair amount of time researching these new wheels. I could have purchased a set of Talon Hubs with DID, Excel or SM Pro rims as does everybody and with good reason, but I felt that they maybe over priced. I habe SM pro rims already with standard hubs and spokes.

I found these and after some 15 e mails worth of questions etc to the owner of the company regarding these hub, spoke and rim combo’s, the rims etc have proven themselves in competition so armed with all the information I ordered my wheels from, Yoko Off Road International

Some samples of their work

I will keep updating this thread, these wheels are a very well priced option for your ride I feel, and based upon all the information I have gathered a strong, long wearing choice as well, they know that I will be posting my thoughts no matter what they are here good or bad.

You can have these custom made with rim and spoke combinations of your choice also.

TB

[Mick DMember]

They certainly have a whole lota bling factor. What colour have you ordered for the BRP? Or will we have to wait and see?

[GregMember]

micknmeld wrote:

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They certainly have a whole lota bling factor. What colour have you ordered for the BRP? Or will we have to wait and see?

Ha ha, it didnt start out as a bling thing Mick, I noticed that my rear hub was worn where one of the bearing locates My 1st thought was for a set of bling hubs, you know a set of talons etc all the bling, but with setting the NX up with radios etc, kids bikes etc I couldnt justify the expense. I then thought that as I had nearly 5 years of racing and riding from a standard hub and standard spokes I would then just fit a standard hub. Mal from Sutto’s priced me a new genuine Honda rear hub, he said he couldnt do much on the price as a KTM dealer they had to buy it in and it was $425 !! :ohmy: Hub only

I then found this distributor and spent sometime checking it out and agreeing to purchase a set and then review them as a cheaper alternative when replacing worn, broken or non blinged wheels

Once they arrive I will post up some contact details etc for the wheels.

My colour choice, well I have pictures of them but I will wait to the Caves to Caves ride I think now you mention it

TB

[BillMember]

I will need a new front wheel as mine looks like a 50c
will be looking soon for a new set i seen some simlar ones ones on ebay for $800 front and rear but wasnt sure on quality

[GregMember]

KTM Bull wrote:

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I will need a new front wheel as mine looks like a 50c
will be looking soon for a new set i seen some simlar ones ones on ebay for $800 front and rear but wasnt sure on quality

Yeah well I was the same, but knowing what I know now and having spoken with a guy that raced them all last year including the rally series I decided to give them a try, will let you know bull

Hey your avatar read “KTM own one or chase one” thats good mate didnt realise you are such a funny guy

TB

[Anonymous]

How much are a set of these wheels mate. Roughly, I apprectiate there are different spoke/hub/rim options?

[Eric SmithMember]

Holy dooley TB, bloody sweet looking bits of kit eh! Choice!

[drewMember]

hey TB, do you know if they do cush drive hubs?

and stuff suited for KTM and the like?

i could not find a website. only business listing sites.

me, too, prices would be good.

[GregMember]

Yeah look guys I am still talking with old mate at the moment, trying to sort out some sort of Old Bull deal, so be patient

TB

[Anonymous]

tb

that locktight you asked about is 620. i have heaps so come around on the weekend.
i was put onto it by the same guy that fixed my pipe (Glen) when i asked if he ever sleeved wheels.
it won’t bling your bike with colourful wheels and wave disks. but it is strong and lasts longer than the bearings

[Anonymous]

I’ll have a set at your special bling bling price TB?

[GregMember]

620 was what I used and it didnt work, I also prepared the area with locite cleaner didnt work

New wheels are at cant say no price

TB

[GregMember]

My new wheels

Cant wait

TB

[Anonymous]

They do look bling!

[Bruce CurtisMember]

I’m more than mildly intersted in the quality/longevity of these too TB, have been less than impressed with my last three sets of DID that have resulted in two dented badly, and three cracked, now before saying I’m rough, have only have one flat during this time, so I am less than impressed with the quality of Alloy or consistant quality at least in what was the leading rim.

Young fella has Talon wheels on one of his bikes, very true and tough little rims.

BC

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