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Title: Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow
Post by: Jaan on August 21, 2014, 09:22 PM
Spokes or Skyways

Wheels are Araya Aeros laced to Sunshine hubs (2nd Gen)

Skyways are 2nd Gen Campy Skyways

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Title: Re: Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow
Post by: brummie on August 21, 2014, 09:24 PM
Arayas
Give the skyw.ays to me  :D

The sunshine hubs are lush  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow
Post by: Julian347 on August 21, 2014, 09:27 PM
Araya  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow
Post by: Retrodan72 on August 21, 2014, 09:30 PM
Spokes for me Chris.  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow
Post by: stidds on August 21, 2014, 09:38 PM
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Title: Re: Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow
Post by: CustardLips on August 21, 2014, 09:45 PM
Gotta be spokes Chris.  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow
Post by: Bfellows on August 21, 2014, 10:01 PM
Black shiny side Ukais with silver high flange hubs......  :popcorn:
Title: Re: Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow
Post by: nosepickben on August 21, 2014, 10:04 PM
What stidds said.
Title: Re: Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow
Post by: Badbaldie on August 21, 2014, 10:52 PM
spokes  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow
Post by: glenboy on August 21, 2014, 11:22 PM
I like tuffs but on a jmc gotta be spokes
Title: Re: Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow
Post by: Mat on August 21, 2014, 11:28 PM
Never heard of JMC back In the 80s round ours, but all the bikes I knew had mags. Get mags, skyway mags!
Title: Re: Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow
Post by: NORTY40 on August 22, 2014, 12:07 AM
Spokes for me Chris  :daumenhoch:

Hubs are cool  8)
Title: Re: Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow
Post by: fischflo on August 22, 2014, 12:08 AM
you must be joking, that bike will hate you magg'ed :loser:
Title: Re: Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow
Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on August 22, 2014, 12:23 AM
I love skyways, but it has to be spokes!
Title: Re: Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow
Post by: Jaan on August 22, 2014, 12:44 AM
you must be joking, that bike will hate you magg'ed :loser:

Just putting the idea out there Flo, its not like we didn't race on mags from time to time...
Title: Re: Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow
Post by: rodriguez on August 22, 2014, 01:05 PM
Spokes  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow
Post by: ron burgundy on August 22, 2014, 01:10 PM
Winter's not far away. Fit skis :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow
Post by: phantom photon on August 22, 2014, 01:46 PM
Spokes  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow
Post by: Jaan on August 22, 2014, 02:18 PM

Winter's not far away. Fit skis :daumenhoch:

I like this idea
Title: Re: Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow
Post by: stidds on August 22, 2014, 04:34 PM
Put is this way Chris, If you put Skyways on that JMC.....    :LolLolLolLol:


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Title: Re: Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow
Post by: factory pilot on August 22, 2014, 05:23 PM
S P O K E S !!!!!
Title: Re: Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow
Post by: fischflo on August 22, 2014, 07:45 PM
you heard it :D             we aarre watching you :laugh:               not this time Chris ;D
Title: Re: Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow
Post by: Jaan on August 23, 2014, 11:07 AM
So apart from Sean, anyone else think I should go for mags?  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow
Post by: willo73 on August 23, 2014, 11:48 AM
Spokes all day 😘


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Title: Re: Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow
Post by: senzo milano on August 23, 2014, 05:16 PM
Araya  and spokes   :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow
Post by: BMX1973 on August 23, 2014, 07:31 PM
I like the Black Frame with the Black Tuffs  :-\
Title: Re: Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow
Post by: Jt on August 23, 2014, 08:10 PM
Needs chrome wheels.
Title: Re: Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow
Post by: Jaan on August 24, 2014, 09:46 AM
Needs chrome wheels.

I did grab the Arayas from Rich (Waxin) solely for the hubs thinking that I'd lace them to chrome rims but the black Aeros looked pretty good.... However I think you're right.
Title: Re: Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow
Post by: hoger548 on August 24, 2014, 11:58 AM
Just ship it to me...i got some wheels for it   :)
Title: Re: Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow
Post by: Jaan on August 24, 2014, 12:20 PM

Just ship it to me...i got some wheels for it   :)

Watch this space, I might be selling one of my Black Shadows ;)
Title: Re: Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow
Post by: Jaan on September 08, 2014, 11:14 PM
I've opted for spokes - the Sunshine hubs laced to chrome UKAIs but whilst they're being built (by Nitrohopper) and just to wind up the mag haters, enjoy the pic  >:D

(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r604/J44NCG/JMC%20Black%20Shadow/IMG_3348_zps6564ba01.jpg) (http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/J44NCG/media/JMC%20Black%20Shadow/IMG_3348_zps6564ba01.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow
Post by: NORTY40 on September 08, 2014, 11:24 PM
 ::) ......... and that's why you opted for spokes Chris  :P


That will be one hell of a bike with the Chrome Ukai's on  :coolsmiley:



Title: Re: Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow
Post by: Jaan on September 08, 2014, 11:25 PM
Looks "heavy" doesn't it?  :buck2:
Title: Re: Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow
Post by: NORTY40 on September 08, 2014, 11:38 PM
Looks "heavy" doesn't it?  :buck2:

Yep !    This is going to be a perfect example of how a set of wheels can transform a bike imo .

Im a massive spokes fan though , I have 30 sets of wheels here and only two set's of those are alloy hubbed tuffs  :D

It's a stunning bike though Chris  :smitten:
Title: Re: Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow
Post by: Jaan on September 08, 2014, 11:51 PM
Looks "heavy" doesn't it?  :buck2:

Yep !    This is going to be a perfect example of how a set of wheels can transform a bike imo .

Im a massive spokes fan though , I have 30 sets of wheels here and only two set's of those are alloy hubbed tuffs  :D

It's a stunning bike though Chris  :smitten:

They're 2nd Gen Campys. In truth I built it with Skyways a while back and it didn't feel right. Lee's finished the wheels so i'll get them fitted soon and we'll see the difference  :)
Title: Re: Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow
Post by: bmxband1t77 on September 09, 2014, 01:04 AM
Damn that bike is just beautiful Tuffs or not. Had to be graphites. It looks at home a freestyler like that but on balance you're all right about the spoked wheels. Think it even better fitting skinnys jus like the Birmingham Wheels squad BITD. It'd look n feel well light and the balance of the force will be restored.


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Title: Re: Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow
Post by: Bfellows on September 09, 2014, 07:39 AM
Looks "heavy" doesn't it?  :buck2:

Try it on 2 x 1.75s instead of a fattie up front.  I had the same issue on the TA and running two thinnies made all the difference.
Title: Re: Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow
Post by: Jaan on September 09, 2014, 07:53 AM
Looks "heavy" doesn't it?  :buck2:

Try it on 2 x 1.75s instead of a fattie up front.  I had the same issue on the TA and running two thinnies made all the difference.

Skyways are destined for another build Bertrand, although I will experiment with other tyre options...
Title: Re: Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow
Post by: Jaan on September 10, 2014, 09:32 AM
So chrome rims seem to be the way forward

(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r604/J44NCG/JMC%20Black%20Shadow/DSCF0482_zps4a853ff3.jpg) (http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/J44NCG/media/JMC%20Black%20Shadow/DSCF0482_zps4a853ff3.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow
Post by: NORTY40 on September 10, 2014, 11:15 AM
 There ya go ........  :smitten: :smitten:   :coolsmiley:



Full bike pic please Chris  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow
Post by: Jaan on September 10, 2014, 11:28 AM
There ya go ........  :smitten: :smitten:   :coolsmiley:



Full bike pic please Chris  :daumenhoch:

Still need to make a few tweaks Joff before I move onto my '80 Black Shadow  :crazy2:

But here it is as of yesterday afternoon...

(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r604/J44NCG/JMC%20Black%20Shadow/DSCF0480_zpsc1ca9350.jpg) (http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/J44NCG/media/JMC%20Black%20Shadow/DSCF0480_zpsc1ca9350.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow
Post by: NORTY40 on September 10, 2014, 12:18 PM
 :smitten:  Stunning Chris  :4_17_5:

Get it in BOTM   ;)
Title: Re: Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow
Post by: Mikku on September 11, 2014, 01:30 AM
You could compromise and put the Skyway on the front and the Araya on the back, Vic Murphy style!  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow
Post by: Jaan on September 11, 2014, 11:54 AM
You could compromise and put the Skyway on the front and the Araya on the back, Vic Murphy style!  :daumenhoch:

I'm sticking to the chrome UKAIs for this one bud  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow
Post by: bmxband1t77 on September 11, 2014, 03:30 PM
I'd like to see a 1.75 on the front not a fattie! Then perfect. Lovely.


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Title: Re: Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow
Post by: Jaan on September 11, 2014, 03:40 PM
I'd like to see a 1.75 on the front not a fattie! Then perfect. Lovely.


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It is a 1.75 bud - I changed from the Mitsuboshi tyres to Knarler Knobby's  in a 1.5 / 1.75 configuration  ;)
Title: Re: Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow
Post by: bmxband1t77 on September 11, 2014, 03:51 PM
Ahhh. Good work. From the piccy it did look like you'd gone for normal configuration. I'll go outside and whip myself harshly!


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Title: Re: Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow
Post by: bmxband1t77 on September 11, 2014, 03:51 PM
Ahhh. Good work. From the piccy it did look like you'd gone for normal configuration. I'll go outside and whip myself harshly!


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Title: Re: Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow
Post by: Jaan on September 11, 2014, 03:55 PM
Ahhh. Good work. From the piccy it did look like you'd gone for normal configuration. I'll go outside and whip myself harshly!


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With barbed wire I trust?
Title: Re: Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow
Post by: bmxband1t77 on September 11, 2014, 04:41 PM
Nah. Lady Gagas nipple tassels.


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Title: Re: Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow
Post by: Devilock on September 11, 2014, 05:16 PM
Looking superb so far....

Apologies for all the previous offensive comments over the years; the exorcism was successful & I have made a full recovery.
Title: Re: Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow
Post by: Mat on September 11, 2014, 05:21 PM
Shame
Title: Re: Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow
Post by: Jaan on September 11, 2014, 05:34 PM
Looking superb so far....

Apologies for all the previous offensive comments over the years; the exorcism was successful & I have made a full recovery.

I hate to do this Rich, but I really must question the spiritual credentials of Bob Carolgees and Wee Jimmy Krankie.
Title: Re: Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow
Post by: Devilock on September 11, 2014, 05:41 PM
Hey Chris
The bike looks great.

It's brilliant that we are seeing bikes like this on such a wonderful site.
Title: Re: Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow
Post by: Jaan on September 11, 2014, 05:42 PM
Hey Chris
The bike looks great.

It's brilliant that we are seeing bikes like this on such a wonderful site.

I now think you need an exorcism
Title: Re: Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow
Post by: Bfellows on September 12, 2014, 05:09 PM
There ya go ........  :smitten: :smitten:   :coolsmiley:



Full bike pic please Chris  :daumenhoch:

Still need to make a few tweaks Joff before I move onto my '80 Black Shadow  :crazy2:

But here it is as of yesterday afternoon...

(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r604/J44NCG/JMC%20Black%20Shadow/DSCF0480_zpsc1ca9350.jpg) (http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/J44NCG/media/JMC%20Black%20Shadow/DSCF0480_zpsc1ca9350.jpg.html)

I've spent an age trying to work out what's not to love with this, but I think I've worked it out - I think the grips look wrong, chuck a pair of plain black on it  ;)
Title: Re: Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow
Post by: Jaan on September 12, 2014, 07:35 PM
There ya go ........  :smitten: :smitten:   :coolsmiley:



Full bike pic please Chris  :daumenhoch:

Still need to make a few tweaks Joff before I move onto my '80 Black Shadow  :crazy2:

But here it is as of yesterday afternoon...

(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r604/J44NCG/JMC%20Black%20Shadow/DSCF0480_zpsc1ca9350.jpg) (http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/J44NCG/media/JMC%20Black%20Shadow/DSCF0480_zpsc1ca9350.jpg.html)

I've spent an age trying to work out what's not to love with this, but I think I've worked it out - I think the grips look wrong, chuck a pair of plain black on it  ;)

Hello, it's Chris' grips here. I don't love you either Bert.

So there
Chris' Grips
Title: Re: Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow
Post by: Bfellows on September 12, 2014, 08:21 PM
 ;D just saying.....
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