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Title: front wheel rim, pattern or original?
Post by: MIKE550/4 on September 15, 2008, 01:41:44 PM

can some one explain to me the difference in the rims on ds site

pattern 41 pounds  d.i.d.
original 59 pounds

are the original ones better quality i would presume ?

thanks

Title: Re: front wheel rim, pattern or original?
Post by: Dave M on September 15, 2008, 03:01:34 PM

Not really sure Mike but also have a look on the Hagon site.

I got my rear rim and spokes from them.

Whole job including re-lacing was

Title: Re: front wheel rim, pattern or original?
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on September 15, 2008, 07:43:54 PM

"Pattern" parts were always cheaper because they didn't have the Honda "seal of approval" with the corporate guarantees that that suggests. The Honda name on the packaging added

Title: Re: front wheel rim, pattern or original?
Post by: Bryanj on September 16, 2008, 04:37:52 PM

did was oem anyway but sometimes DS pattern ones arnt stamped did