[holygrail720]

can anyone give a definative answer on this? had a search but nothing conclusive,i want to use a spare set of wheels for my wet tyres so it must be able to be changed quickly at a race meeting,id use rc51 wheels,but they are hard to find and when they do come up they are top dollar..

[rc51kmb]

I think you might get away with wheels of a 954?

[Pete]

Originally Posted by rc51kmb

I think you might get away with wheels of a 954?

So much for that definitive answer you were looking for, eh?

[ZeKers]

Originally Posted by holygrail720

can anyone give a definative answer on this? had a search but nothing conclusive,i want to use a spare set of wheels for my wet tyres so it must be able to be changed quickly at a race meeting,id use rc51 wheels,but they are hard to find and when they do come up they are top dollar..

I would check with a stealership on what other wheels you could put on your RC.

[johnnycrash]

Originally Posted by holygrail720

can anyone give a definative answer on this? had a search but nothing conclusive,i want to use a spare set of wheels for my wet tyres so it must be able to be changed quickly at a race meeting,id use rc51 wheels,but they are hard to find and when they do come up they are top dollar..

I used a 2002 RC51 REAR wheel on my 2003 CBR954RR with no problems so I KNOW those are interchangeable.

Hope that helps somewhat.

[mdtoney]

I'm using a 954 front (with RC bearings and spacers) on a project bike that uses SP1 forks - others have done it as well.

[UKenGB]

The CBR 929 and 954 wheels are identical fitment (the latter are a bit lighter) and the REAR is a straight swap for ALL RC51s. The fronts 'can' be fitted to the RC51, but you need to either change bearings or the best solution is to make new spacers as these can then be in aluminium and extend inside the bearing (to make up the difference between the 22mm spindle and 25mm bearing ID). This means they are lighter than stock and more importantly, don't keep falling out every time you try to fit the wheel. This is a REALLY good feature:-)

I can confirm the above is correct as I have 954 wheels on my RVT because I prefer the 3 spoke style.

I 'think' that CBR1000RR4-7 would be a similar fit and maybe the RR8 rear, but I cannot be 100%. However, what is definite is that the RR8 front wheel is different as the fork spacing is narrower, so forget that one.

[sheepofblue]

The rotors are different on 929,954 and 1000RR compared to an RC51. So if you find a set plan on getting rotors to fit you caliper location.

[UKenGB]

Originally Posted by sheepofblue

The rotors are different on 929,954 and 1000RR compared to an RC51. So if you find a set plan on getting rotors to fit you caliper location.

Well, the 929 and 954 rotors are 330mm,, whereas the RC51 uses 320mm, so there will be a mismatch there. The 04/05 CBR1000RR used 310, so also not immediately suitable. But the 06/07 CBR used 320mm discs (rotors) and my guess is that they'll fit the RC51 OK. But if you still have the original RC51 wheels and discs, just move those discs to the new wheels.

[sheepofblue]

Originally Posted by UKenGB

Well, the 929 and 954 rotors are 330mm,, whereas the RC51 uses 320mm, so there will be a mismatch there. The 04/05 CBR1000RR used 310, so also not immediately suitable. But the 06/07 CBR used 320mm discs (rotors) and my guess is that they'll fit the RC51 OK. But if you still have the original RC51 wheels and discs, just move those discs to the new wheels.

True but he wanted rains. I have aftermarket rims on mine and already had extra rotors since some dumb fata$$ sheep stepped on the OEMs . I then got the stockers straightened and use the OEMs for rain tires. I doubt he wants to swap rotors every time it rains

[UKenGB]

Originally Posted by sheepofblue

True but he wanted rains. I have aftermarket rims on mine and already had extra rotors since some dumb fata$$ sheep stepped on the OEMs . I then got the stockers straightened and use the OEMs for rain tires. I doubt he wants to swap rotors every time it rains

I'm not sure what you're saying there. Stock RC51 rotors will fit any of the above wheels and therefore fit the standard calipers positions. So if he has the original discs (rotors) then he can use those with any of the above wheels (NOT the CBR1000RR8 though). So he can swap wheels (rims) and not worry about discs (rotors). Just the spacers to think about and as I said, top hat spacers make wheel fitting MUCH easier.

[bhubesip]

Go for the BST carbon wheels, great investment and you will not believe the difference.