Has anyone noticed a significant improvement in the handling after changing from R/SE wheels to the Magtek`s? I would imagine the bike would turn in and chage dirrection faster, is it worth the change over for street use?

Mike
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Mike

Mike,

Having owned, raced, and ridden both types of rims, I have not noticed a difference in the turn in with the Magteks.

I have held one of each type of rim at the same time, and the difference isn't that great. Of course even a pound is a pound of rotating mass, but I haven't noticed the bike feel any different from one to the other.

Since the Magtek isn't a Mag rim like say a Marvic, the weight savings isn't that huge. Honda had to make the rim last up to years of road use, in order to not bring a huge liability upon them.

Once you start talking about closed course race specific applications, the liability drops a great deal, and Honda can use lighter material, that has a lesser life span.
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Charles Gallant

Charles,
Thanks for the info. Thats exactly what I thought. I have ridden both types of wheels, and could never feel the difference. My suspisions are now confermed that the Magteks are not worth all the hoopla!

Mike
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Mike

There worth the extra Poser points!!!
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Charles Gallant

No i can't tell the difference either but i paid 500 NZ dollars for mine thats about 160 pounds.

cgallant

Per your post.....do magteks have a lifespan? I know you stated you noticed no difference. Do you mean just in the turn in ? I would think accel would be better if its 2 lbs per wheel. I'm curious before buying an old set. Thanks