would you rather buy a name brand wheel set (excel/talon) for 700 bucks each or an exact duplicate by a different company for 700 dollars for both front and rear with brake rotors?
why or why not?
2006-10-11 12:39:14 · 3 answers · asked by 310-767-4070 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
I would rather get the brand name if I was upgrading/modifying but if I was replacing a damaged one and just needed it to get back up and riding again I would probably go for the other because I may get some use out of the extra parts at a time later on when I might not be able to afford it right away...And if you are racing it always helps to have spares like that....
2006-10-11 19:08:41 · answer #1 · answered by barfoeng 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they were really an "exact" duplicate (quality, material, weight) why would you need a brand name?
If they're not exact duplicates, you get what you pay for (they might be worse then stock). Do a web search "that brand name wheel" and you might get some hits of bike forums that have used them.
I never understood why people upgrade their wheels on dirtbikes (sport bikes make sense). Are you getting any performance that's worth over $700? Tires make a big difference, but what do wheels give you?
2006-10-11 19:57:52 · answer #2 · answered by guardrailjim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a set of excel/talons.. Paid $675 for the front and $859 for the rear.
Wish i would have know bout a year ago
2006-10-11 19:44:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋