wire wheels!

10-10-2015, 07:06 PM

thinking of fitting wire [spokes], wheels to my 900, like the ones on the classic models [Paul smart] they re like hens smelly stuff! to find, or are more expensive than the BIKE to buy new! anyone got some rusty ones would like a swap! going to phone DUCATI up on MONDAY to price some, wish me luck.

Mr Gazza · 10-10-2015, 07:22 PM

Yeah...Good luck mate...

I can supply you with plenty of the Hen's smelly stuff...Their teeth are harder to find..

My Rocking Horse is a bit constipated too.

Dave G · 10-10-2015, 08:37 PM

I doubt you'll find a set of available SC wheels, have a quick glance at this thread and perhaps theres another option
http://www.ducati-upnorth.com/forum/...ecommendations

I don't know how feasible it may be but getting a set of wheels made may be easier in the long run, I reckon sourcing suitable hubs may be the trickiest part but perhaps the wheel builder may be able to advise on that.

Darren69 · 10-10-2015, 09:25 PM

Doesn't the SC have to use sliding calipers in order to clear the spokes on the front wheel? I don't think the 4 pots will fit, which is one of the reasons I didn't change mine. Plus the standard SC wheels are steel and weigh a ton. Good luck finding some alloy ones from the Paul Smart.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2005-DUCAT...item43e3e2ff6c

Dave G · 10-10-2015, 09:51 PM

the sc used a basic caliper but you can shave a small amount from the back of a goldline calliper to get it to fit if you want, personally I've never had an issue with the sc brakes, they work just fine.

GT and mono used steel wheels the bip and S had alloy rims.
I find the PS 'limited edition' ads sort of amusing as they actually seem to be the most common variant.

And in case they interest you there's an astonishingly cheap S on eBay at the moment, sort of raises suspicions but you never know unless you look into it I suppose.

pompone · 10-10-2015, 09:54 PM

As above the issue is with brakes. The shaved gold line is an option but the wheels were badly designed to start with. That said I have a couple of sets for SC I might be convinced to part with..

pompone · 10-10-2015, 10:11 PM

Or you could go http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...light=Customer
Or I can get Kineo too

12-10-2015, 06:15 PM

THANKS for the information, to youz all! how much for a set of these spokers. ta very much!

13-10-2015, 01:34 AM

Around £1200 each wheel

Dennis menace · 13-10-2015, 10:19 AM

Beware - bike porn:

http://alpinawheelsusa.com/products/...s/#tabs-95-0-2

13-10-2015, 12:41 PM

i'm in the market for a set and have been doing a lot of searching.
1500 euros = 1100 quid at the moment!!

http://www.faba-wheels.com/shop/duca...-did-faba.html

Also these:
http://alpina-uk.com/index.php?route...&product_id=60

At nearly 1500 quid

Darren69 · 13-10-2015, 01:03 PM

The Faba ones look good for that price and they use the Alpina spokes etc

Dave G · 13-10-2015, 02:06 PM

I could be wrong about this but I had thought that you had to supply your own hubs for the FABA wheels, that's what I remember them being when I first saw them a few years ago.

pompone · 13-10-2015, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdp683

i'm in the market for a set and have been doing a lot of searching.
1500 euros = 1100 quid at the moment!!

http://www.faba-wheels.com/shop/duca...-did-faba.html

Also these:
http://alpina-uk.com/index.php?route...&product_id=60

At nearly 1500 quid

Don't forget vat and shipping...

pompone · 13-10-2015, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave G

I could be wrong about this but I had thought that you had to supply your own hubs for the FABA wheels, that's what I remember them being when I first saw them a few years ago.

Also using original hubs will always mean you're compromising on your calipers..

10-10-2015, 07:06 PM	#1
svbrian Guest Posts: n/a	wire wheels! thinking of fitting wire [spokes], wheels to my 900, like the ones on the classic models [Paul smart] they re like hens smelly stuff! to find, or are more expensive than the BIKE to buy new! anyone got some rusty ones would like a swap! going to phone DUCATI up on MONDAY to price some, wish me luck.

10-10-2015, 07:22 PM	#2
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,831	Yeah...Good luck mate... I can supply you with plenty of the Hen's smelly stuff...Their teeth are harder to find.. My Rocking Horse is a bit constipated too. __________________

10-10-2015, 08:37 PM	#3
Dave G Imagineer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West Kilbride Bike: S2r Posts: 999	I doubt you'll find a set of available SC wheels, have a quick glance at this thread and perhaps theres another option http://www.ducati-upnorth.com/forum/...ecommendations I don't know how feasible it may be but getting a set of wheels made may be easier in the long run, I reckon sourcing suitable hubs may be the trickiest part but perhaps the wheel builder may be able to advise on that. __________________ "One machine can do the work of fifty ordinary men. No machine can do the work of one extraordinary man" -Elbert Hubbard

10-10-2015, 09:25 PM	#4
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,025	Doesn't the SC have to use sliding calipers in order to clear the spokes on the front wheel? I don't think the 4 pots will fit, which is one of the reasons I didn't change mine. Plus the standard SC wheels are steel and weigh a ton. Good luck finding some alloy ones from the Paul Smart. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2005-DUCAT...item43e3e2ff6c __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

10-10-2015, 09:51 PM	#5
Dave G Imagineer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West Kilbride Bike: S2r Posts: 999	the sc used a basic caliper but you can shave a small amount from the back of a goldline calliper to get it to fit if you want, personally I've never had an issue with the sc brakes, they work just fine. GT and mono used steel wheels the bip and S had alloy rims. I find the PS 'limited edition' ads sort of amusing as they actually seem to be the most common variant. And in case they interest you there's an astonishingly cheap S on eBay at the moment, sort of raises suspicions but you never know unless you look into it I suppose. __________________ "One machine can do the work of fifty ordinary men. No machine can do the work of one extraordinary man" -Elbert Hubbard

10-10-2015, 09:54 PM	#6
pompone MaleDucati Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: London Bike: M900 Posts: 817	As above the issue is with brakes. The shaved gold line is an option but the wheels were badly designed to start with. That said I have a couple of sets for SC I might be convinced to part with.. __________________ www.desmoperformanceparts.com Last edited by pompone; 10-10-2015 at 10:04 PM..

10-10-2015, 10:11 PM	#7
pompone MaleDucati Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: London Bike: M900 Posts: 817	Or you could go http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...light=Customer Or I can get Kineo too __________________ www.desmoperformanceparts.com

12-10-2015, 06:15 PM	#8
svbrian Guest Posts: n/a	THANKS for the information, to youz all! how much for a set of these spokers. ta very much!

13-10-2015, 01:34 AM	#9
Willthedub Guest Posts: n/a	Around £1200 each wheel

13-10-2015, 10:19 AM	#10
Dennis menace Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Farnsfield Bike: Other Ducati Posts: 300	Beware - bike porn: http://alpinawheelsusa.com/products/...s/#tabs-95-0-2

13-10-2015, 12:41 PM	#11
jdp683 Guest Posts: n/a	i'm in the market for a set and have been doing a lot of searching. 1500 euros = 1100 quid at the moment!! http://www.faba-wheels.com/shop/duca...-did-faba.html Also these: http://alpina-uk.com/index.php?route...&product_id=60 At nearly 1500 quid Last edited by jdp683; 13-10-2015 at 12:44 PM..

13-10-2015, 01:03 PM	#12
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,025	The Faba ones look good for that price and they use the Alpina spokes etc __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

13-10-2015, 02:06 PM	#13
Dave G Imagineer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West Kilbride Bike: S2r Posts: 999	I could be wrong about this but I had thought that you had to supply your own hubs for the FABA wheels, that's what I remember them being when I first saw them a few years ago. __________________ "One machine can do the work of fifty ordinary men. No machine can do the work of one extraordinary man" -Elbert Hubbard