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Single Nut Rear Wheel

10 posts Started 8 Jan 2007 Last recovered post 8 Jan 2007 Wayback Machine snapshot 24 Jun 2007

#1
Hi

Found this on eBay. Get the look of the RC30 & RC 45. Kinda expensive at 70 GBP but then again most items seem to be. It's my guess that Thurn Motorsports of Germany is getting these custom made. Their english is a little weak so keep this in mind when corresponding. It was described as CNC machined alloy that has been black powdercoated. Comes with all mounting hardware and instructions. The pic posted in my gallery is the best I could get. I will report back when I get it.

info@thurn-motorsport.de

At eBay goto: http://stores.ebay.ca/THURN-MOTORSPORT

#2
12 volt terry, Jan 8 2007, 01:20 PMHi

Found this on eBay. Get the look of the RC30 & RC 45. Kinda expensive at 70 GBP but then again most items seem to be. It's my guess that Thurn Motorsports of Germany is getting these custom made. Their english is a little weak so keep this in mind when corresponding. It was described as CNC machined alloy that has been black powdercoated. Comes with all mounting hardware and instructions. The pic posted in my gallery is the best I could get. I will report back when I get it.

info@thurn-motorsport.de

At eBay goto: http://stores.ebay.ca/THURN-MOTORSPORT

It is no conversion, it is just a cover for the 4 lug nuts.
#3
from my gallery:

[image: gallery_8974_2060_91855.jpg]
for that Superbike look covers the 4 bolts


Thurn stopped making them a while back. But due to popular demand, they've started a new batch; make sure you check it is specified for your model year.
#4
I have one sitting here in black.. I am looking at some new bikes and they may have silver'gray wheels. If so, I will sell my brand new, never installed kit for what I paid, minus shipping. So slightly less than retail It looks like a well made piece and I will buy one to match my new wheels when I do get a new bike.
#5
Roadpupp: That seems like a deal considering the shipping cost from Germany! I wish-i-da known....

On another note, if there enough ppl considering this piece but are scared off by the price, maybe a group buy could be arranged? I have already brougt up the subject with Thurn.

The thing I love about this piece is that it is so understated. Sometimes its the cumulative effect of numerous little details that make an exceptional bike. This effect is felt the greatest by those in the know.
#6
How much are they US$?
#7
Single lot: $135 USD + $33 shipping
#8
So this is a cool looking $135 hub cap? All for looks? No significant function? Hmm...
#9
Seems like somebody with a lathe could make a batch or two a lot cheaper, but color matching might be a pain.
#10
Come on guys...a hubcap on a VFR? Your friends will not think this is as cool as you think they will.

Why not just do what you really want to do and bolt on a spinner?

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