New rim...DID vs Excel

[Jim Cook]

Originally Posted by Skidad

When did DID change to the current style of Dirt Star rims? I can still get the older OEM DID rim through KTM (I think) but it's still $175 after a 15% discount.

Curious to know who they had the patent issue with

Skidad in MA

I think the rim change came in the 2005 year model gassers.
I haven't bent one of the newer style rims, yet. (I bent two of the heavier style DID front rims. )

I would also be curious about the patent issue. I heard that Kawaski was the last company that was using the heavier older style DID rims on their new bikes.

[juzzasmith]

My 05 EC 300 came with the new DID rims, I bent the front on my second ride.

[gasser]

Jim I'm surprised you ever bend a front rim since you always hit something with your head first. - Ken

[GasGas]

I have a 05 125 with excels and the front wheel has a ding. My 03 450 with the DID u shaped rim that went trough hell and back are just fine. If I didn't mostly ride mx, the DID's would be on the 125.

[Skidad]

These DID "U" shaped rims, were they also called Dirt Star or was there nothing on the sides. I assume they are the same rim that is on my 97 KTM that was so good but can someone explain exactly what they look like compared to the new Dirt Star rims. Is there just no shoulder to it??? I wonder if I can still find one and I could care less about any extra weight.


Skidad in MA

[Bearman]

The 'U' rims have no shoulder on them and they dont say dirt star on them anywhere. I have a set on my 200 and as far as im aware, they are the originals from 2003. I have heard they are still available but i havent ever seen them in a shop (not having needed to buy one)

[GMP]

Mine (on my '03) had the "Dirt Star" logo on them just like the new lighter rims on my '07.

[gasgasman]

I was mounting a new front tire today and noticed a big ol' dent in my front rim.

I don't even recall hitting anything that hard.

[colinmc400]

With Mooses fitted in my wheels and a steering damper, i hit stuff hard and the front rim is now full of small dents. I have Excels fitted on KTM and have no such worries. When they get so bad to continue, i nice set of black excels will be getting put on.

[Grav]

Anyone know the crossover (equivelant) Excel rim and spokes for an 06 EC300? Suppliers do not list Gas Gas parts.