Carlos Checa Replica Forged Aluminum Wheels

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OZ Racing Piega Carlos Checa Replica Forged Aluminum Wheels.
I see these fit on the 1199 in the photo but they are only showing online that they fit only the 1198/1098.

Are the any issues with fitting these wheels to a Pani?
 
No fitment issues but yes you need the spacers since the wheels aren't meant for the Pani. I've had them on the bike for couple weeks now with about 200 miles or so. Even changed up the color n powdercoated them blue :)
 
About 6 pounds lighter than base wheels and you can notice the difference for sure. Accelerates quicker and turns in a lil quicker so u can kinda afford to turn in a lil bit later than normal. I got it for looks but the added performance benefit is just a bonus.
 
Think Pani S Marchesini wheels are hard to beat. I think OZ makes a full mag wheel that is a few pounds lighter but costs significant $$$ and thee are the carbon options which are a few ounces lighter than the mags but also $$$. (and one design is flat out fugly in my opinion)

I am not sure anything but -33+% on weight whould make me think of replacing my Pani S wheels, but as usual just my $.02.
 
I just received my Carlos Checa OZ wheels today. First thing I did was weigh the wheels - together they are 2 full pounds heavier than the stock S model wheels off my Tricolore, 16.5 pounds versus 14.5 pounds. This is NOT including the front wheel adapters (2) and stainless steel screws (10) that mount the adapters to the wheel, which adds at least another half pound (although at the center of the wheel). Of far more concern though, was when I went to install the adapters. The first side went on perfectly with a touch of blue loctite, and 30Nm of torque applied to the ss mounting screws - unfortunately, the other side had one of the threaded holes defective (my guess is the machinist failed to fully thread the hole). The result was an instantly galled and broken ss mounting screw. Once it was clear there was a problem, I immediately tried to back it out (even using the back-and-forth "cha-cha" method), but it jammed solid in the hole, and the ss screw sheared off quite easily using an 8-inch Snap-On ratchet and very little torque. Word of caution here: if you feel ANY resistance to the mounting screw going in with no more than finger pressure, immediately and very carefully back it out before you shear it off - it may require chasing/rethreading the hole. Motowheels tells me they had never heard of this happening before - it figures I would be the lucky one who got the wheel Guido hurried through in his attempt to get the wheel done quickly. In their defense though, they sent me a free replacement screw the very next day. Not so good is the $50 it is costing me to have the broken screw extricated from the hole. First impression and quality-wise (I have not put a dial indicator on them as of yet) is that they are absolutely beautiful. I look forward to seeing them on the bike.
 
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Gorgeous wheels. Too bad they're heavier than the S's. Sucks about the screw issue, Jim.

Post some pics if you guys can, would love to see 'em.
 
Sort of takes the edge off, and must say makes me think more than twice so thank for the report!
Will look forward to the pictures.
Anyone know the weight of the base wheels, I really like that style wish they were was forged.
 
farmind said:
Sort of takes the edge off, and must say makes me think more than twice so thank for the report!
Will look forward to the pictures.
Anyone know the weight of the base wheels, I really like that style wish they were was forged.
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HarmonyJim said:
I just received my Carlos Checa OZ wheels today. First thing I did was weigh the wheels - together they are 2 full pounds heavier than the stock S model wheels off my Tricolore, 16.5 pounds versus 14.5 pounds. This is NOT including the front wheel adapters (2) and stainless steel screws (10) that mount the adapters to the wheel, which adds at least another half pound (although at the center of the wheel). Of far more concern though, was when I went to install the adapters. The first side went on perfectly with a touch of blue loctite, and 30Nm of torque applied to the ss mounting screws - unfortunately, the other side had one of the threaded holes defective (my guess is the machinist failed to fully thread the hole). The result was an instantly galled and broken ss mounting screw. Once it was clear there was a problem, I immediately tried to back it out (even using the back-and-forth "cha-cha" method), but it jammed solid in the hole, and the ss screw sheared off quite easily using an 8-inch Snap-On ratchet and very little torque. Word of caution here: if you feel ANY resistance to the mounting screw going in with no more than finger pressure, immediately and very carefully back it out before you shear it off - it may require chasing/rethreading the hole. Motowheels tells me they had never heard of this happening before - it figures I would be the lucky one who got the wheel Guido hurried through in his attempt to get the wheel done quickly. In their defense though, they sent me a free replacement screw the very next day. Not so good is the $50 it is costing me to have the broken screw extricated from the hole. First impression and quality-wise (I have not put a dial indicator on them as of yet) is that they are absolutely beautiful. I look forward to seeing them on the bike.
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That sux. All that money and they weigh more. Bad luck about th e screw hole. I hope the look is worth it.
 
Well, all mounted and installed. A note for potential buyers of the OZ wheels. The adapter to use the Carlos Checa wheels on the Panigale has some "issues". The OD of the adapter center section is 72mm - the exact same size as the Panigale rotors ID. Hence, they must be SEVERELY muscled into position by (this is from the Motowheels tech) slowly tightening the rotor mounting bolts in a criss-cross pattern until the rotor is forced into position. The torque required is way more than anyone should be comfortable doing. Between the broken adapter mounting bolt (read above), and this required procedure, it appears the adapter is "not ready for prime time" as of yet. To Motowheels credit, they mailed me out three replacement mounting allens to replace the broken one, but I am still out $95 for the broken bolt removal. Now having to deal with this ridiculous procedure of literally forcing the rotor onto the adapter (it can't be press fitted off the wheel as the mounting allens are covered (and thus inaccessible) once the rotor is on. All in all, if I had known what was coming, I would have passed on the OZ wheels, and gone with the Marchessinis. Lesson learned. The OZ wheels sure are attractive though, and I felt no difference in the way the bike steered, even though they are 2.5 pounds (total, both wheels and adapters) heavier overall than the S model forged aluminum wheels. If you decide to go the OZ way, have the two adapter areas that are of concern turned down on a lathe to make a nice fit without the muscling - also, test fit all ten adapter mounting allens (finger tight only) to insure they can be screwed completely in without galling. If there is any resistance, check the ss allen to insure the screw threads are okay, and then maybe chase the wheel threads you are having problems with. Just some advise to hopefully help you avoid the hassles I had. Good luck.
 

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I had no issue whatsoever with OZ Carlos checa rims and yes they do weigh a little bit heavier then the S version chick feet rim. But their best looking rim in the market...
 
Suman99, did you use the adapters with your rim? Did you personally install the rotors onto the adapters? Did the rotors fit easily over the lip of the adapters? If this is the case, then there was something unusual about either the adapters they shipped me, or my rotor ID.
 
HarmonyJim said:
Well, all mounted and installed. A note for potential buyers of the OZ wheels. The adapter to use the Carlos Checa wheels on the Panigale has some "issues". The OD of the adapter center section is 72mm - the exact same size as the Panigale rotors ID. Hence, they must be SEVERELY muscled into position by (this is from the Motowheels tech) slowly tightening the rotor mounting bolts in a criss-cross pattern until the rotor is forced into position. The torque required is way more than anyone should be comfortable doing. Between the broken adapter mounting bolt (read above), and this required procedure, it appears the adapter is "not ready for prime time" as of yet. To Motowheels credit, they mailed me out three replacement mounting allens to replace the broken one, but I am still out $95 for the broken bolt removal. Now having to deal with this ridiculous procedure of literally forcing the rotor onto the adapter (it can't be press fitted off the wheel as the mounting allens are covered (and thus inaccessible) once the rotor is on. All in all, if I had known what was coming, I would have passed on the OZ wheels, and gone with the Marchessinis. Lesson learned. The OZ wheels sure are attractive though, and I felt no difference in the way the bike steered, even though they are 2.5 pounds (total, both wheels and adapters) heavier overall than the S model forged aluminum wheels. If you decide to go the OZ way, have the two adapter areas that are of concern turned down on a lathe to make a nice fit without the muscling - also, test fit all ten adapter mounting allens (finger tight only) to insure they can be screwed completely in without galling. If there is any resistance, check the ss allen to insure the screw threads are okay, and then maybe chase the wheel threads you are having problems with. Just some advise to hopefully help you avoid the hassles I had. Good luck.
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Thanks for the tip. Will stay away from those. They do look nice though. :)
 

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