Sunday, December 27, 2009

What is better between powder coating motorcycle rims or just purchasing chrome rims?

I have a Yamaha 2001 YZF R6 and I want to know which would be better between powder coating and chrome rims.What is better between powder coating motorcycle rims or just purchasing chrome rims?
If you want ultimate glossy shine, chrome is the way to go.





However, powdercoating adds very little weight to your wheels, while chrome will be significantly heavier than stock.





Unsprung weight (any weight which the shocks do not carry) has a significant impact on the performance on a motorcycle, specifically turn-in and side/side transition. The heavier the wheels, the more effort you will need to use to change direction. Not good, especially on a bike that is as prized for its quick handling as the R6 is. However, if you are planning on using the bike as a show bike, chrome wheels are a perfectly viable, and relatively cost-effective, solution.





Your cheapest option is to pull your wheels and polish them. You won't get the shine you would from chrome, but then again, the only thing it'll cost you is time.What is better between powder coating motorcycle rims or just purchasing chrome rims?
Power coat is easy to keep clean. Cheaper in the long run.
if your undecided,you could have chrome rims powder coated a metallic silver, so the rim could still show chrome. or powder coat with a glossy finish and have a chrome stripe.
well it depends on what you like
Neither is better. It depends on what you think looks better.





Personally, I would spray bomb them flat black. But that's just me.

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