Carrozzeria Wheels for my new Monster (NEW PICS)

[Travman]

I want to update the wheels on my Monster.   My local dealer recommends Carrozzeria wheels.  These are forged aluminum wheels.  They less expensive than Marchesini wheels.  My question has to do with the anodizing.  I want to get black wheels, but I do not like the slight purple look that black anodizing gives off under the right lighting.  Will these wheels look purple since these are anodized.  Does anyone have experience with these wheels?  I think Marchesini wheels are powdercoated.  I may have to go with these.

http://www.forged-wheel.com/Vstar.htm

[corey]

i have no FHE, but i think it has to do with the TYPE of anodizing.
hard anodizing is normally pretty safe in UV light, and won't purple up or fade.
soft anodizing WILL.

these wheels in these pics looks sick.

[booger]

They are the least expensive forged AL wheels on the market, also the best looking in my opinion. Weight seems to be on par with the Marchesini forged product. Confirm that they are hard anodized to be sure they won't turn purple. I think anything but hard anodizing will turn purple not only with UV but with time as well. I'm pretty sure the Carrozzerias are hard ano. I'm probably going to buy a set too, they are fine wheels.

[Travman]

What I'm afraid of is that hard anodized products just take longer to turn purple, but still turn purple over time.  I have a pair of black Cycle Cat rearsets on my Monster and could have sworn these were hard anodized, but sometimes from a certain angle & with the right lighting these rearsets look slightly purple.   Also my black Evoluzione slave is very purple looking (not sure if this was hard or soft anodized).

[Howie]

Purple slave, purple rearsets, purple wheels.  Sounds like a match to me!

[booger]

What I'm afraid of is that hard anodized products just take longer to turn purple, but still turn purple over time.  I have a pair of black Cycle Cat rearsets on my Monster and could have sworn these were hard anodized, but sometimes from a certain angle & with the right lighting these rearsets look slightly purple.   Also my black Evoluzione slave is very purple looking (not sure if this was hard or soft anodized).

Well if the Evo slave is purple, then all black ano whether hard or otherwise will be purple too, eventually. I know the Evo is hard ano. I have one too. How old is yours? Guess mine will be purple someday. It's been on the bike a year now and still looks very black to me. Also have some CRG levers & mirrors that I know are hard ano. I suppose they too will be purple in time.
One way to solve it would be to get a set in the fantastic gold ano, or grey, or clear. The optional polished is nice but too much bling. Or when they do turn purple, get them powdercoated.

[MAXdB]

if anodizing turns purple, why not powdercoat? is it because weight?

[booger]

The dynamic physics provide that every ounce you shave off the wheels at 0mph is equal to about 24-25lbs at 100mph. That's a lot of weight! In light of this, anodizing would be the best method of adding color to lightweight forged aluminum wheels to prevent adding weight. I'm sure the total mass of the powdercoat is very minute, but even 10lbs. @ 100mph is a big difference.

[hackers2r]

Minor threadjack...Marchesini's are powdercoated?  What are some nice gold anodized forged wheels.

[hackers2r]

Already found my answer.

[Travman]

Minor threadjack...Marchesini's are powdercoated?  What are some nice gold anodized forged wheels.

I'm not sure that all or any of the Marchesini's are powdercoated so don't take my word for it.  They could be painted.  However, on Moto Wheels website they do mention this under Marchesini Forged Aluminum wheels:
"Powder coated finish is very durable, colors available Black, White and Gold."

http://www.motowheels.com/italian/myproducts.cfm?parentcategoryid=91%7CDucati%20Wheels&productID=3079&showDetail=1&categoryID=530|ST%2CS4%2CMonster%20%2702%2B%20Wheels&vendoridtodisplay=0&filterFor=&collection=168%7CEuropean%20Motorcycle%20Parts

[Howie]

Minor threadjack...Marchesini's are powdercoated?  What are some nice gold anodized forged wheels.

Carrozzeria forged aluminum wheels are available in gold.

[corndog67]

The shop I work for sends stuff out for anodize all the time.  If you are that concerned about it, find out who is making the wheels, who is anodizing them, and talk directly to the anodizers.   I  know, it might be in Italy, or China or wherever, but those guys would know.   You could always get them stripped and re-anodized by someone you know would give you the results you want. 

[hbliam]

IIRC those wheels are not much lighter then stock. I'd check the weight. If you are going to spend the dough might as well get lighter wheels at the same time.

BTW: That first pic is oneducs bike. Mr. banned from every forum.

[DRKWNG]

Get BSTs, problem solved.