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Old 04-03-16, 22:52
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Getting there!

Couldn't put up with my spokes and rims anymore...but also couldn't afford new rims/hubs etc.
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Old 04-03-16, 22:56
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Felt a bit 'wrong ' to be doing this to my relatively new wheels!, next stop the powder coaters.
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Old 04-03-16, 23:01
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Took wheels to Vulcan powder coating in Angmering...a commercial business but with a dedicated motorcycle section , super helpful people to deal with.
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Old 04-03-16, 23:13
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Next up to Hagon wheels ....they were recommended to me and they offer an express service for a reasonable charge. There are wheelbuilders local to me but it's a 4-5 week turnaround....too long to be off the road. Hagon were great to deal with..really patient and friendly. They built the wheels up straight away , then left them for 24hrs before rechecking and tightening them.
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Old 04-03-16, 23:31
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Hopefully the Gold wheels will look good with the blue of my Tenere . And nice shiny stainless steel spokes..nickel plated nipped. The gold wheels are also a nod to the Ten's heritage I feel. Day off tomorrow so will be fettling all day! Steve
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Old 05-03-16, 03:41
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Very exciting Steve. Can't wait for the finished product.
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Old 05-03-16, 07:33
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looking good mate
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Old 05-03-16, 09:53
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Nice those Steve, I was thinking of gold ones for mine in the future when I get the spokes changed to stainless
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Old 05-03-16, 11:14
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Good stuff Steve!

What you will notice (when you fit them) is that the Tenere looks about 20-30Kg lighter with silver or gold rims instead of the stock black. Which in turn should give you the psychological effect of at least another 10hp and greatlyimproved handing as well!
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Old 05-03-16, 21:37
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Steve,they look blooming gorgeous!!..wonder if I should get mine done gold or red???...I flippin love them!!..
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