Wire Wheels - Ducati.ms

richmeyer · Aug 9th, 2009, 12:17 pm

Anyone thought about or attempted wire wheels for the Hype? I would think the front would be easy, the back however I'm not so sure. What are your thoughts?

scottysspeedshop · Aug 9th, 2009, 12:28 pm

Why?

kingsnake1650 · Aug 9th, 2009, 12:58 pm

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Originally Posted by scottysspeedshop

Why?

exactly what I was thinking...
But past that it doesnt seem like it would be an easy task. You would probably have to have hubs custom made... at least for the rear. The front you might be able to mod a SC wheel to work.

Monstaman · Aug 9th, 2009, 2:59 pm

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Originally Posted by richmeyer

What are your thoughts?

I reckon the Tard would look bloody evil on wires!!

Obviously a BMW 1200GS type arrangement would have to be done on the rear, there was a company that made SSS wire hubs, the thread was on Speedzilla but a coupla years ago

richmeyer · Aug 10th, 2009, 10:59 pm

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Originally Posted by Monstaman

I reckon the Tard would look bloody evil on wires!!

Thats why.

disgo duc · Aug 11th, 2009, 12:14 am

i saw a hyper in a picture somewhere in germany that had a set of excel wheels that were all black cept for the gold hubs it was pretty sweet looking.i will see if i can find the pict again.dont know if the rear hub was custom or not but it did have that same gold color.

richmeyer · Aug 11th, 2009, 12:19 am

if you find it that would be awesome. Wires just seem like the next natural step on the modification ladder. Last time i checked, most motards have wire wheels.

disgo duc · Aug 11th, 2009, 12:24 am

thats for sure but this bike aint no real motard if you know what i mean.i have have my 510 stroker crf for that.i wouldnt attempt to jump a double on the hyper...lol

hyperdookie · Aug 11th, 2009, 7:14 am

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Originally Posted by richmeyer

if you find it that would be awesome. Wires just seem like the next natural step on the modification ladder. Last time i checked, most motards have wire wheels.

If I'm not mistaken, in the world of supermoto the move from wire wheels to forged Marchesinis is the next natural step on the mod ladder.Wire wheels are actually cheaper even if you have someone build them for you.The biggest hurdle would be the custom rear hub which would be fairly easy for a good machinist.If you are truly interested, check out Warp9. Of course then you're gonna have to run rim strips and tubes in your tires. I'm sticking with my Marchesinis.

richmeyer · Aug 11th, 2009, 10:35 pm

Well, after lots of research and even more soul searching, I have officially decided to NOT put wire wheels on my Hype. What I have decided to do is install boobies. Thats right, I am officially installing a pair of tits. I figure they will sit right on the side pannels with the nipples facing forward. Now I just need a donor, Johnchyper, you available for a little surgery?