Planet Minis

FASTFREAK693 · 04-19-2008, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Joshtee

From what I can see the X4 comes w/ alloy wheels.

Pitster Pro X4 Pit Bike

I have an X4 and I can assure you the wheels are not aluminum. They have not, and do not come with alum. wheels. The billet hubs are the only part of the wheel that is.

Joshtee · 04-19-2008, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by FASTFREAK693

I have an X4 and I can assure you the wheels are not aluminum. They have not, and do not come with alum. wheels. The billet hubs are the only part of the wheel that is.

OK. I was just going by the product description on Outlaw Powersports:

"Front-14" Alloy Wheel/Standard Hub/2.75X14" Innova Tire
Rear-12" Alloy Wheel/Standard Hub/3.0X12" Innova Tire"

Other than that I don't have a clue, but trust you.

chiro972b · 04-19-2008, 02:36 PM

I can confirm this as well. The piststers and OGM come with steel rims. I don't get it, but it is what it is. I have new rims on the way. I already bent my front rim. Awesome bikes, but I don't get why they use steel rims with such lovely hubs.

ibmike13 · 04-19-2008, 02:43 PM

Sh*t yah those suckers are Steel, im shocked i suck a magnet on there,my X4R has steel wheels, no god dam wonder that thing ways a ton, sh*t what alloy rims fit?

FASTFREAK693 · 04-19-2008, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by chiro972b

Awesome bikes, but I don't get why they use steel rims with such lovely hubs.

If the steel ones bend, can you Imagine how the Chinaluminum ones must be.

I put Excel wheels on front and rear with Bucannon spokes, and haven't had a problem since. I used a KTM65 front, and a KX65 rear with the cast hubs.

RLucky82 · 04-19-2008, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Joshtee

From what I can see the X4 comes w/ alloy wheels.

Pitster Pro X4 Pit Bike

Now I get it. That is a mistake on the behalf of Outlaw motorsports. On the Pitster website it does not state alloy wheels. and besides I have 2 x4s

.:Pitster Pro:.<<<click here

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Originally Posted by FASTFREAK693

If the steel ones bend, can you Imagine how the Chiluminum ones must be.

I put Excel wheels on front and rear with Bucannon spokes, and haven't had a problem since.

^^^ yeah that ^^^

FASTFREAK693 · 04-19-2008, 02:56 PM

Does anyone on here know the meaning of the word alloy? You might want to look it up, and then change your posts.

I did, and now I'm smarter for doing so.

RLucky82 · 04-19-2008, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by FASTFREAK693

Does anyone on here know the meaning of the word alloy? You might want to look it up, and then change your posts.

I did, and now I'm smarter for doing so.

ya but he is implying .... I was gunna say "alloy steel" rims.

Joshtee · 04-19-2008, 03:18 PM

You are right. Just looked it up, Steel = an alloy.

Joshtee · 04-19-2008, 03:21 PM

I do, however believe, when people say "alloy" they usually are refering to Aluminum. Most of the time, anyhow.

FASTFREAK693 · 04-19-2008, 03:27 PM

Nowadays alloy means American recycled scrap metal with an ever so slight amount of pure steel mixed in so they can call it ALLOY instead of pot metal.

hitaburmedusty · 04-19-2008, 04:45 PM

Wow, I was under the impression that the rims were a cheaper grade aluminum, I had do idea they are steel.. The Excels must really give the bike a diet.

How much can you feel the difference?

I just did a magnet check on min and have a steel front and aluminum rear. Front is from and x4 and rear is from an x2.
Did the x2's have front and rear aluminum.?

chiro972b · 04-19-2008, 05:14 PM

To me, the weight is not as much of an issue as strength. I have pro wheels 7000 series aluminum rims on order. Steel will bend much easier than aluminum.

RAT_FINK · 04-19-2008, 05:46 PM

sweet roller those who scooped some up already post up review please as i'll pry add one of these to the stable in the near future

magiksc · 04-20-2008, 11:28 AM

At least you are being honest

chiro972b · 04-20-2008, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ibmike13

Sh*t yah those suckers are Steel, im shocked i suck a magnet on there,my X4R has steel wheels, no god dam wonder that thing ways a ton, sh*t what alloy rims fit?

I just ordered ktm 65 front and kx65 rear rims from pro wheel. That is what I was told would work. I'll let you know when I get them laced up.

For those looking, the kx65 front is the wrong number of spokes and the kx 60 rear I guess works (based on the above post) but the holes would be at a sharper angle than ideal because the kx 60 has a much larger hub, being drum brakes.

I'm told the stock spokes work. If anyone knows exactly what to order to get buchanan spokes for the billet type hubs, let me know. I might want to do that down the road.

MedinaMiniSX · 04-20-2008, 07:31 PM

Hola!

If there are any specific questions you have, Please call us and we'll discuss any details with you at length.

When I say 'Moto Vert Clones', my meaning is the same base bike with 3 significant changes;

Fast Ace suspension (not DNM) ...we will confirm the 2008 fork/shock quality ASAP.
Cast hubs (not Billet) ....same as you have seen.
Oil cooler under the steering stem (NOT in the left shroud) ....same stuff you have seen before.

If you want Vert pricing just email/call us, as 40 units are floating over now according to Vert USA (Texas).

These units were spec'd to make people happy with their VALUE @ or below $999. If we use DMN units on the next batch... they will be sold at an even lower cost. Tons of pics of these on May 1 from Vegas!

cheers,

bob

xr50rider123 · 04-20-2008, 10:51 PM

hmmm. very interesting, have you ridden anything personally, anything seem to be a weak point on the bike?

xr50rider123 · 04-20-2008, 11:01 PM

another quick question, in the pics it shows the bike has wiring, will this wiring work for the yx150 as well?

RLucky82 · 04-21-2008, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by xr50rider123

another quick question, in the pics it shows the bike has wiring, will this wiring work for the yx150 as well?

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Originally Posted by MedinaMiniSX web site;

Wire Harness (For YX150)

04-19-2008, 02:36 PM	#43 (permalink)
chiro972b 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 889	Re: $999 MidSize Rollers... I can confirm this as well. The piststers and OGM come with steel rims. I don't get it, but it is what it is. I have new rims on the way. I already bent my front rim. Awesome bikes, but I don't get why they use steel rims with such lovely hubs.

04-19-2008, 02:43 PM	#44 (permalink)
ibmike13 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Romulus,Michigan Posts: 4,355	Re: $999 MidSize Rollers... Sht yah those suckers are Steel, im shocked i suck a magnet on there,my X4R has steel wheels, no god dam wonder that thing ways a ton, sht what alloy rims fit?

04-19-2008, 02:56 PM	#47 (permalink)
FASTFREAK693 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: LITTLE COMPTON R.I. Posts: 1,500	Re: $999 MidSize Rollers... Does anyone on here know the meaning of the word alloy? You might want to look it up, and then change your posts. I did, and now I'm smarter for doing so.

04-19-2008, 03:18 PM	#49 (permalink)
Joshtee PM Newbie Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 68	Re: $999 MidSize Rollers... You are right. Just looked it up, Steel = an alloy.

04-19-2008, 03:21 PM	#50 (permalink)
Joshtee PM Newbie Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 68	Re: $999 MidSize Rollers... I do, however believe, when people say "alloy" they usually are refering to Aluminum. Most of the time, anyhow.

04-19-2008, 03:27 PM	#51 (permalink)
FASTFREAK693 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: LITTLE COMPTON R.I. Posts: 1,500	Re: $999 MidSize Rollers... Nowadays alloy means American recycled scrap metal with an ever so slight amount of pure steel mixed in so they can call it ALLOY instead of pot metal.

04-19-2008, 04:45 PM	#52 (permalink)
hitaburmedusty 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Maui, Hawaii Posts: 250	Re: $999 MidSize Rollers... Wow, I was under the impression that the rims were a cheaper grade aluminum, I had do idea they are steel.. The Excels must really give the bike a diet. How much can you feel the difference? I just did a magnet check on min and have a steel front and aluminum rear. Front is from and x4 and rear is from an x2. Did the x2's have front and rear aluminum.? Last edited by hitaburmedusty; 04-19-2008 at 04:53 PM.

04-19-2008, 05:14 PM	#53 (permalink)
chiro972b 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 889	Re: $999 MidSize Rollers... To me, the weight is not as much of an issue as strength. I have pro wheels 7000 series aluminum rims on order. Steel will bend much easier than aluminum.

04-19-2008, 05:46 PM	#54 (permalink)
RAT_FINK PM Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: HELL Posts: 93	Re: $999 MidSize Rollers... sweet roller those who scooped some up already post up review please as i'll pry add one of these to the stable in the near future

04-20-2008, 11:28 AM	#55 (permalink)
magiksc 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Provo, Ut. Posts: 2,145	Re: $999 MidSize Rollers... At least you are being honest Last edited by magiksc; 04-20-2008 at 01:46 PM.

04-20-2008, 07:31 PM	#57 (permalink)
MedinaMiniSX Advertiser Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 49	Re: $999 MidSize Rollers... Hola! If there are any specific questions you have, Please call us and we'll discuss any details with you at length. When I say 'Moto Vert Clones', my meaning is the same base bike with 3 significant changes; Fast Ace suspension (not DNM) ...we will confirm the 2008 fork/shock quality ASAP. Cast hubs (not Billet) ....same as you have seen. Oil cooler under the steering stem (NOT in the left shroud) ....same stuff you have seen before. If you want Vert pricing just email/call us, as 40 units are floating over now according to Vert USA (Texas). These units were spec'd to make people happy with their VALUE @ or below $999. If we use DMN units on the next batch... they will be sold at an even lower cost. Tons of pics of these on May 1 from Vegas! cheers, bob

04-20-2008, 10:51 PM	#58 (permalink)
xr50rider123 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 483	Re: $999 MidSize Rollers... hmmm. very interesting, have you ridden anything personally, anything seem to be a weak point on the bike?

04-20-2008, 11:01 PM	#59 (permalink)
xr50rider123 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 483	Re: $999 MidSize Rollers... another quick question, in the pics it shows the bike has wiring, will this wiring work for the yx150 as well?

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