Does anyone have the paint code for a K1300S HP forged wheel. I dinged mine up.
the repair shop needs the paint code. Thanks
Does anyone have the paint code for a K1300S HP forged wheel. I dinged mine up.
the repair shop needs the paint code. Thanks
I thought the forged wheels were anodized?Originally Posted by zoomie
Does anyone have the paint code for a K1300S HP forged wheel. I dinged mine up.
the repair shop needs the paint code. Thanks
Not according to the repair shop.
This is from the parts fiche.
FOR VEHICLES WITH SPECIAL MODEL (CODE: X393A) :
NOT FOR VEHICLES WITH RDC (CODE: X530A)
Color - Magnesium metallic matt, triple-coat paint finish.
I think RDC is Tire Pressure Monitor
Lee
2016 R1200RS
MOA # 30878
Past BMW Bikes: 2011 K1300S, 2003 K1200RS, 1991 K75S, 1987 K75T, 1984 R100RT
WARNING: Thread derail ahead!
So, BMW goes to the trouble and expense of outfitting the Motorsport Edition with forged wheels and then squanders the weight savings with 3 coats of paint? Criminal, I tell you.
At 1.2 pounds lighter per wheel it doesn't sound like they squandered much.WARNING: Thread derail ahead!
So, BMW goes to the trouble and expense of outfitting the Motorsport Edition with forged wheels and then squanders the weight savings with 3 coats of paint? Criminal, I tell you.
"Have BMW. Will Travel"
Well, if a forged anodised wheel weighs 2.5-3 pounds less than than the stock wheel then I'd say yes, they squandered an advantage they didn't need to squander. As well, considering that most of the weight savings of a forged wheel is typically in the rim of the wheel, the difference in rotating weight can be significant. No comment on the durability.At 1.2 pounds lighter per wheel it doesn't sound like they squandered much.
About the same weight as a quart of water in my water jug.
Paul Glaves - "Big Bend", Texas U.S.A
"The greatest challenge to any thinker is stating the problem in a way that will allow a solution." - Bertrand Russell
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Unsprung weight of a wheel makes a difference in handling.
Your jug of water doesn't change the handling of the bike.
Good riders like Tim can benefit from lightweight wheels.
Slow riders like me don't get any benefit.
Lee
2016 R1200RS
MOA # 30878
Past BMW Bikes: 2011 K1300S, 2003 K1200RS, 1991 K75S, 1987 K75T, 1984 R100RT
Me neither. I bought a G310GS.
Paul Glaves - "Big Bend", Texas U.S.A
"The greatest challenge to any thinker is stating the problem in a way that will allow a solution." - Bertrand Russell
http://web.bigbend.net/~glaves/
While you may not think you get any benefit, I'd venture a guess that you could certainly feel the difference. Further, removing unsprung weight makes life easier on the suspension and can result in improved ride quality. Its not just theoretical.
How about the sprung weight in the saddle? 😜While you may not think you get any benefit, I'd venture a guess that you could certainly feel the difference. Further, removing unsprung weight makes life easier on the suspension and can result in improved ride quality. Its not just theoretical.
Steve Henson-Mod Team and past prez SABMWRA
Be decisive, right or wrong.The road of life is paved with
flat squirrels who couldn't make a decision~unknown
Well, ahem, that can certainly be a contributing factor.
Not to hijack my thread, which was made more interesting by the unsprung weight comments, the wheel refinisher said the finish was paint, not anodizing. Max BMW parts department could find no paint codes for the wheel, so an attempt at color matching is in the offing. Please proceed with unsprung weight comments.
Color Rite has it.
https://www.colorrite.com/product/bm...-matt-2219.cfm
Lee
2016 R1200RS
MOA # 30878
Past BMW Bikes: 2011 K1300S, 2003 K1200RS, 1991 K75S, 1987 K75T, 1984 R100RT
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