Want To Buy WTB: 1199 carbon rims

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JeffD said:
Why? You don't want wheels that are a verified 1.2 pounds lighter than BSTs? And over $1,000 less?
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Why after few month, they still are for sale...

Iam sorry, but they look so massive in panigale ( it' s like put tractor wheels in small car)
No doubt, thay are light and well made but design...
 
Sutki said:
Why after few month, they still are for sale...

Iam sorry, but they look so massive in panigale ( it' s like put tractor wheels in small car)
No doubt, thay are light and well made but design...
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Well, there is no accounting for taste. Mine or anyone else's.

This forum has confirmed the reputation of Ducati superbike owners as more concerned with looks and other people's perceptions of them, rather than ultimate performance. Sad but true.

Good luck in your search.
 
Sutki said:
Like title says. WTB 1199 carbon rims.
Thanks,
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Just a bit of information for you to consider...
I have the 7 spoke BST wheels on my 2008 Triumph Speed Triple, the same design as that available for the Panigale. And, while they are light, beautiful, tough and have stood the test of time and ~20,000 miles, I find it very difficult to find a shop that will change tires if I roll up on these rims. Most shops have "a policy" that prevents their employees from anything more than admiring your rims. They are afraid the ....s might damage them during the tire change.
Luckily, my local BMW shop is run by a true motorcyclist and I get it done there.
So, if you are like me and you do not change your own rubber (yet), one thing to consider is if you can find a local shop (that you trust) to change your tires.
Just something to think about.
 

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JeffD said:
Well, there is no accounting for taste. Mine or anyone else's.

This forum has confirmed the reputation of Ducati superbike owners as more concerned with looks and other people's perceptions of them, rather than ultimate performance. Sad but true.

Good luck in your search.
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Not in all cases, and these are fugly in my opinion - even if you get past the whole carbon wheel thing - there are other wheels with similar weight savings that are a lot more attractive, but to each his own. I disaree in that I think most people accessorize their toys based on their own perception of beauty, not what they think others might perceive :)
 
I know of a set of brand new unused Superleggera Magnesium wheels with tyres and discs
 
Trauma said:
Not in all cases, and these are fugly in my opinion - even if you get past the whole carbon wheel thing - there are other wheels with similar weight savings that are a lot more attractive, but to each his own. I disaree in that I think most people accessorize their toys based on their own perception of beauty, not what they think others might perceive :)
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My point was about accessorizing for looks as a priority instead of performance. For this kind of money on wheels, absolute performance is my metric, and nothing is lighter than RBX2 wheels.
 
Because the wheels are Fking ugly and it's his bike he can buy what he wants...?


Holy hell.
 

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