Mag. Marchesini 5 spokes on road?

Pete A · 15-Oct-2004, 17:12

Hi people,
I'm thinking of fitting a pair of 5 spoke magnesium Marchesinis, but have heard one or two comments regarding wheels being too easily damaged on our wonderful roads. Don't want to fork out on a set only to end up destroying them, as I can't justify buying them just for the odd track day!
Anyone with any experience of using them on road care to comment please? - Thanks.
Regards, Pete

Rattler · 15-Oct-2004, 17:16

Worry not - they are less tolerant than standard, but unless you ride a lot on pot-holed roads or are used to landing monster wheelies heavily, you'll be fine!!!!

Tim

JPM · 15-Oct-2004, 17:37

Never had any problems with mine, but do try to avoid a pot hole/manhole cover that bit more, just in case

Rob B · 15-Oct-2004, 17:59

Seen some advice to use the lightest alloy on the front and the mag on the back if you're worried.

Rattler · 15-Oct-2004, 20:39

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Originally posted by rob41b
Seen some advice to use the lightest alloy on the front and the mag on the back if you're worried.

You gain most from having the magnesium at the front - so kinda defaeats the object IMHO.
Tim

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15-Oct-2004, 17:16	#2
Rattler Registered Forum User WSB Hero Posts: 8,863 Join Date: May 2002 Location: Boys Town Mood: www.cantbearsed.co.uk Worry not - they are less tolerant than standard, but unless you ride a lot on pot-holed roads or are used to landing monster wheelies heavily, you'll be fine!!!! Tim Reply

15-Oct-2004, 17:37	#3
JPM Registered Forum User BSB Star Posts: 5,682 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: NW England Mood: Soon my pet, soon Never had any problems with mine, but do try to avoid a pot hole/manhole cover that bit more, just in case Reply

15-Oct-2004, 17:59	#4
Rob B Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Posts: 2,263 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wimbourne, Dorset Mood: I'm so happyyyyyyyyyyyy Seen some advice to use the lightest alloy on the front and the mag on the back if you're worried. Reply