xxxBUGGYPILOTXXX - 16-10-2008 at 02:05 PM
USA_Eli_A - 16-10-2008 at 02:22 PM
kite buggy speed shop is importing a ton of those in many sizes,,HE ALREADY HAS THEM IN THE STATES, and some already on his full suspension buggy..
they are bomber...I doubt they'll break under the usual NW Oregon riding conditions.
jellis - 16-10-2008 at 02:29 PM
Got 10 sets of the 2.5" wide rims (standard) and 6 sets of the 4" coming. I have them on my bgifoot using the 2.5 up front and the 4" on the back. Be
aware they are different from the regular rims we use, first they are all 20mm bearings, second I make a spacer for them because the width on the
outside between the bearings is shorter, and third if you have an smaller axle on the front fork and adaptor is required.
Hey we are on top of things and so far they are holding up great, look cool, lightest one todate, very strong in design, and are way cheeper than the
ones we used to get. :D
kitedemon - 16-10-2008 at 04:53 PM
Hmmm I ordered a single 4" for my front wheel, I didn't want to replace the AS in back. That is good news Jon I was wondering what they would be like!
jellis - 16-10-2008 at 05:32 PM
They are very very NICE Aluminum wheels........pictures soon.
xxxBUGGYPILOTXXX - 16-10-2008 at 08:31 PM
xxxBUGGYPILOTXXX - 26-10-2008 at 01:14 PM
jellis - 27-10-2008 at 09:30 AM
Yep that's them all right. Thirty of them are on the boat and should be here in a month or so. We have adaptors made for the front forks to change
them from 20mm to 12mm and spacers for the rear also. They are on a Hardcore (front suspension) bigfoot and are doing well. We use the standard width
2.5'" on the front and the 4" on the rears.
BeamerBob - 27-10-2008 at 09:49 AM
So how much will these set a PKF member back for a set? With what I need for a Flexi bug in spacers and stuff. What width wheels are needed for
flexi wide tires, I think they are elsewhere called midis.
andya - 27-10-2008 at 10:52 AM
I've got some of the new rims from www.buggykiteshop.com
Ordered on 20/9, delivered 24th Oct direct from Hong Kong. I asked for the cheapest sea shipping, but due to a delay in the order they sent via the
more expensive Air + Sea for free. Nice job ...
The total cost for three 4inch rims and one (barrow) 2.5 inch rim was £110.34. GBP. I got the extra 2.5" just in case BFL in 4" are too wide for my
forks...
They came well packed in a plastic box containing four seperate cardboard boxes. One for each wheel
Finish on the rim is a nice "smooth polish"
The spokes and middle have a dimpled finish, with a "turned" finish to the outside
Bearing is the 6004, and the axle diameter = 20mm
2.5" rim weight = 1.41 kg
4" rim weight = 1.65 kg
Will have to get them down to my local tyre fitters soon to get the BFL transfered onto them!
jellis - 27-10-2008 at 11:10 AM
Beamer if you use 12mm bolts then I have the adaptors and spacers for the rims.
Andya I used the 2.5's up front on my moonlight fork because the 4" was too wide. Should be no problem on a bigfoot fork.
WELDNGOD - 27-10-2008 at 01:08 PM
Sweet! Gotta have some for my new bug!
I just noticed the dollar to euro exchange is better now . The shipping stills bites though.
I wonder if you could powdercoat them before use, so they are really clean for the process. They need to be coated for protection, Raw alum.
doesn't like saltwater at all, so they need to be painted at a minimum.If you don't ride at the beach ,I wouldn't worry about it too much. BUGGY
BLING!!
WELDNGOD - 27-10-2008 at 01:14 PM
Just a note to all you buggy jumpers, I WELD ALLOY RIMS for beer money!!!! :bigok:
jellis - 27-10-2008 at 06:04 PM
Weldgod this is TIGKING 
and all you need to do if you buggy the beach with
these rims is rinse with fresh water and a good car wash and wax product (all in one) once in a while. Have run a set I got from Kurt Anderson some
years back and they still bling.
WELDNGOD - 28-10-2008 at 01:17 PM
That's good to know. No salt pits or nuthin?
Are they clear coated? My bug turns submarine from time to time.So corrosion prevention is a must.
I would recommend that the bearings be replaced w/ stainless to avoid electrolysis.Nice to hear from other master manipulator of molten metal!
WG
jellis - 28-10-2008 at 05:43 PM
Hey Weldgod I am just a lowly tigKING and not on the same level of molten metal. 
The car wash stuff that has the wax in it seems to keep the bare aluminum free from corrosion. I must admit I use Semi Chrome
polish every once in a while. We have been using synthetic grease in the bearings with good results after salt water immersion. By the way what the
#@%$#!e are you doing in the water? LOL
WELDNGOD - 28-10-2008 at 06:13 PM
jellis, every now and then I'll do somethin' stupid or wrong ,and I'll have to jump outta the bug (not always by choice) and deal with the kite. The
beach I ride on has a slope to it.So occasionally it rolls itself into the Chesapeake bay!
I still want to check into powdercoat, they would look badass lime green!
The electrolysis I was speaking of isn't to do w/ bearings. But the wheel itself will corrode. When you put aluminum and steel together,you make a
battery. At the expense of the aluminum.
But sounds like you aren't having any probs. Just in case ,next time you pull bearings look around where the bearings meet aluminum for little white
pits of corroded aluminum ,that is what electrolysis does . Might take 20 yrs. , when you add salt water to the mix ,it might take 3 yrs.
Dude I may need to get up w/ you later, about some bearing adapters for these rims . WG
jellis - 29-10-2008 at 10:23 AM
I always pack a little grease on the outside of the bearing and the area on the wheel where the bearing contacts and so far it is able to keep the
corrosion down. Yes I do have two types of adaptors that sell with my wheels, one adaptor will allow you to run the 12 mm bolts and the other is a
spacer for the front and rear because the bearing area is not as wide as the regular buggy wheels.
kitedemon - 29-10-2008 at 02:03 PM
Hey guys! I just got mine today it looks good! I think there is a clear coat on it, there is a small drip on the centre of the hub of something
clearish. I don't know if it is a real protective coating or just some kind of light coating to keep it looking good for shipping. I guess time will
tell!
kitedemon - 29-10-2008 at 02:04 PM
Oh here is a photo!
WELDNGOD - 29-10-2008 at 02:39 PM
That is the standard clear coat they put on new alloy rims. If they did not coat em', they would be crappy lookin, in 3 mos.
That tells me that I'll have to bead blast them before powdercoating.
Thanks for the info KD, hope you enjoy the buggy bling.
jantie - 19-11-2008 at 02:39 PM
nice... very nice.!
jellis - 19-11-2008 at 06:55 PM
see them, touch them at nabx and the cost will be less
ripsessionkites - 19-11-2008 at 07:15 PM
nice KiteBike ... i'm getting one for my ApeXX. hopefully i'll have it for NABX. 2 wheel buggy here i come.
(sorry for the off-topic)