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Just got offered 17" front and rear wheel sets. Front is excel and rear is warp 9. Both talon hubs. All for $650. What you guys think?

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With sprocket/rotor/rubber, or just the wheels themselves?

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Rear warp 9(sprocket 47 tooth, rotor) front excel (just wheel, hub, tire)

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Yes, that is a good deal. If the rear hub is a cush hub, it's even a better deal. Retail of that set up is probably over $1000. You can add an oversized front rotor kit for about $200 and have a nice SM set up.

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The money is ok, but you need to decide if a sumo setup is right for you. I had one for The Beast (see 565 thread) and I sold them right away- I knew I'd lose my license riding the streets with that much hp and that much traction.

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I'd jump on it! For that price if you hate it you can make a few bucks reselling them. Talon hubs alone could be worth more than 650 if they are in good shape.

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I found my set on CL, rad wheels and hubs with the same brake rotor as in this kit with half used avons. $650 I was a happy camper.

As Paul points out, It transforms your bike in a startling way... you can out corner a sportbike in the tight stuff (then dip out and go flat tracking in the dirt). I had to reflect after my first ride, decided to think of it as a 0-70mph sportbike (beter than 150mph right?) . The real trick is keeping the front end on the ground in the city, they really are to much fun, you wouldn't like it... :whistle:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-bW_w4RpV4&list=PL061D914B66D2A0AF&index=18

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Oh yeah, some words of wisdom I was told when I setup my ktm with sumo wheels.

Always carry enough cash to bail yourself out of whatever bind you WILL be getting into.

You can easily find yourself doing some of the craziest things without even breaking the speed limit.

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Well, it's official!!! I just got'em and I'm ready to play around with my wr450! Thanks guys for the feedback and I'll keep you guys posted on the progress!

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Congrats, slap those things on and meet up this Sunday

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I don't know if I have the right chain or stuff on I need to get it played still

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I mounted the wheels and it feels great! My stock chain is long though. What sprocket ratio you guys using? I'm riding from chula to Kearny using the highway but wanna have fun on the streets too! Oh I think I need Change my tire size from 160 to 150. Suggestions?

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