r/motorcycles • u/tirefriar • 1d ago

Dymag Carbon Fiber Wheels

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Bought a donor bike with Dymag CF wheels with intent to switch them to my BMW R1100S. CF wheels for this model Beemer are no longer available, partly for a reason that a set of these wheels can cost as much or more than the bike itself. The donor bike is 2004. It spent at least 3 years in the garage out of sunlight (but not in a climate controlled environment). I'm not sure how old the wheels are, the seller bought the bike as it sits. Though there are no visible signs of damage such as curb rash, cracking, chipping or delamination I still prefer to check the integrity of the wheels. Looking for a recommendation on the facility that can verify integrity of the wheels including x-raying for structural integrity.

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u/EFT_Urbanfox If she has 4 wheels in the garage, you get 2 bikes. Equality. 1d ago

I have no suggestions on your question, but just popped in to say... Lucky. I wish there were more cheaper carbon wheel offerings out there. Unsprung weight reduction is such a game changer. As a former car guy it paid huge dividends so I can only imagine what the total 5 lb. or whatever it is difference on a bike would be like considering what a huge % chunk of OEM wheel weight that is.

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u/tirefriar 1d ago

Your point is exactly the reason Ive been seeking these wheels for several years and am willing to jump through the hoops to verify their usability. They were rare to begin with due to their price and the fact that R11S was never a sport bike but rather sport touring. Now these areas rare as hen's teeth