Marchesini mag wheels

smilo006 · 10-Oct-2006, 10:52

Bought a pair of wheels on ebay. Have found out that the rear is in fact a race wheel, though not listed as such (wxxxkxx). So I now have a usable front that cost a little more than it should.

Question is, is there any way to get the rear on without using a racing hub. Because it is a racing wheel, the hole to let the hub through is larger in diameter than the regular wheel. Are the studs also spaced further out. What does it take to put a racing rear hub on (larger swing arm?) and what sort of money would I be looking at to obtain one.

Iconic944ss · 10-Oct-2006, 11:05

Sorry, dont know the answer but, I do know that Cresent are the importers for Marchesini if its any help:

http://www.crescent-suzuki.com/pages...?id=111&pid=91

Cheers - Frank

nelly · 10-Oct-2006, 11:14

You'd need the race hub and axle assembly off an RS or such like. Pretty rare to come across and very expensive unfortunately.
Check the front to as the race wheels are different to road items. Axles, disc offset etc.

dave996 · 10-Oct-2006, 17:25

I have a rear that I might swap for some 3 spokes

neil748r · 10-Oct-2006, 17:55

Apparently you can fit a big axle rear wheel onto a normal axle. Spoken to somebody recently who does a kit to do just that, problem is I can't remember exactly who it was. Thinking about it, it might have been WL Racing based at Oulton Park, might be worth giving them a call on 01829 760996.

Cheers, Neil.

ducasa · 10-Oct-2006, 20:11

I might be wrong but I think some off the later single swingarms (not 748/916/996/998) Ducatis had the larger Corse type axle fitted, try and source one from a breakers.

Rattler · 10-Oct-2006, 20:35

Hmmmm - i got lumbered with a set of these once, if i remember correctly, the rear also does not have the dished (concave) centre to accept the normal wheel nut. So there are also width issues, but assume this is sorted with the correct axle.

Stick it back on ebay as a "Ducati race rear wheel, limited edition, collectors special, once ****sed on by Carl Fogarty" - or similar

smilo006 · 16-Oct-2006, 15:53

anyone like a luuvly pair of marchesini racing wheels!!!

yeti · 16-Oct-2006, 16:40

Might do, might also be prepared to swap plus cash for a lovely mint set of guaranteed road going 10 spoke Marchisini mags in satin black........

I feel a PM coming on

wilf · 16-Oct-2006, 16:43

are they 17" or 16.5" ???

Rear 5.75" or 6" ???

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10-Oct-2006, 11:05	#2
Iconic944ss Registered Forum User WSB Hero Bikes: 1993 - 944SS & Aprilia Falco Posts: 7,795 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: north east Sorry, dont know the answer but, I do know that Cresent are the importers for Marchesini if its any help: http://www.crescent-suzuki.com/pages...?id=111&pid=91 Cheers - Frank Reply

10-Oct-2006, 11:14	#3
nelly Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,134 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: notts Mood: Bloo and Yellow.. and Red now ;) You'd need the race hub and axle assembly off an RS or such like. Pretty rare to come across and very expensive unfortunately. Check the front to as the race wheels are different to road items. Axles, disc offset etc. Reply

10-Oct-2006, 17:25	#4
dave996 Registered Forum User 888 at Last !!! Posts: 952 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Carterton Mood: Fed up... I have a rear that I might swap for some 3 spokes Reply

10-Oct-2006, 17:55	#5
neil748r Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 554 Join Date: Jun 2003 Apparently you can fit a big axle rear wheel onto a normal axle. Spoken to somebody recently who does a kit to do just that, problem is I can't remember exactly who it was. Thinking about it, it might have been WL Racing based at Oulton Park, might be worth giving them a call on 01829 760996. Cheers, Neil. Reply

10-Oct-2006, 20:11	#6
ducasa Registered Forum User Montjuic Posts: 64 Join Date: Feb 2006 I might be wrong but I think some off the later single swingarms (not 748/916/996/998) Ducatis had the larger Corse type axle fitted, try and source one from a breakers. Reply

16-Oct-2006, 15:53	#8
smilo006 Registered Forum User 500SD Bikes: CBR 600F2-(Ishikawa), Blade RRS-(Baba San), 996s-(Tambo), 996R-(Tambo), MV f1000 312-Tambo Posts: 704 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Denmark - UK Mood: I like my bike anyone like a luuvly pair of marchesini racing wheels!!! Reply

16-Oct-2006, 16:40	#9
yeti Registered Forum User BSB Star Posts: 5,207 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: In the wilderness Mood: All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing Might do, might also be prepared to swap plus cash for a lovely mint set of guaranteed road going 10 spoke Marchisini mags in satin black........ I feel a PM coming on Reply

16-Oct-2006, 16:43	#10
wilf Ducati Dealer GTL Posts: 496 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Petersfield - Hants Mood: Just fallen in love with road riding again! are they 17" or 16.5" ??? Rear 5.75" or 6" ??? 748RS race bike (well, 853 but who\'s counting!) 999S road bike, www.motorapido.co.uk Reply