aftermarket rims for M1100

[kocheroni]

... need the wisdom and advice of the community:

I was planning to get DYMAG carbon rims for my M1100. However, they are not able to say which ones are fitting. There is no model explicitly designed for the M1100.

Are there wheels from other Ducati models that would fit the M1100? Any other model having the same swing arm and wheel specs?   

Many thx in advanced
 

[jborders5]

848 & Hypermotard wheels are a direct swap.

[Slide Panda]

Go BST over dymag.  Motowheels posted cross section pix of a rim from each producer and found the BST to be a much higher caliber of construction.  The Dymags had all sorts of voids, and bubbles - it looked to be iffy wet lay construction.  The BSTs looked link bomb proof pre-preg work

I can't find the dymag shots - but here's two of the BST cross sections

http://media.photobucket.com/image/bst%20wheel%20cross%20section/Motowheelscom/spokeinside1.jpg

http://media.photobucket.com/image/%20bst%20wheel%20cross%20section/Motowheelscom/wheelend2.jpg

[kocheroni]

Go BST over dymag.  Motowheels posted cross section pix of a rim from each producer and found the BST to be a much higher caliber of construction.  The Dymags had all sorts of voids, and bubbles - it looked to be iffy wet lay construction.  The BSTs looked link bomb proof pre-preg work

I can't find the dymag shots - but here's two of the BST cross sections

http://media.photobucket.com/image/bst%20wheel%20cross%20section/Motowheelscom/spokeinside1.jpg

http://media.photobucket.com/image/%20bst%20wheel%20cross%20section/Motowheelscom/wheelend2.jpg

thanks for the advice - wasn't aware of the quality flaws. Only BTS wouldn't be my choice, simply because I don't like the design.
I checked Motorwheels and saw the ITX rims. They are absolutely gorgeous. Have you heard anything about the quality of those?

[Slide Panda]

Nope, that's a new name to me.  But if MotoWheels is selling them, I'd have confidence in the product.  Motowheels is a pretty top notch vendor.

Don't like the 7 spokes?  yeah.. I like the 5 spoke look more as well.  BST did make 5 spokes - so you might ask about getting a set.  Motowheels might have some in stock still, or could get some.  The BST 7 spokes are lighter, but aren't as good looking

The aluminum ITX wheels are going to be heavier than the BSTs, but a good bit less expensive.  You might want to compare the weights of the ITX wheels the the stockers.  Weight savings might not be worth the coin...

[kocheroni]

Yep, you got it - the 7 spokes don't do it for me. I definitely like the more delicate look of the ITX rims.
Motorwheels said their wight is very close to forged magnesium wheels and they are lighter than the cast magnesium wheels
[http://www.ducati.ms/forums/showthread.php?t=53492&page=2]

I would prefer the GALESPEED Type D Carbon Fiber Wheels. But the manufacturer [Active] is only planning to market 1098 versions and even for those they don't have a release date yet.

For now I'll give up on carbon wheels and try to get some pictures and specs of ITX rims for 848/M1100.

[sfarchie]

Although I love the look of CF rims, aren't they a little more susceptible to damage than OEM rims? I live in San Francisco where pot holes are a plenty. Unless you're riding track, is CF a good option for daily, street riding? I'm relatively naive to CF rims, so I really don't know.

My friend actually bent the lip of his OEM front rim on his 696 by going up over a curb at low speed. I was told if it was CF, it would have cracked. Luckily, it can be repaired so he escaped needing a new rim. I'm sure any CF rim won't be cheap.

[53Monster1100]

Although I love the look of CF rims, aren't they a little more susceptible to damage than OEM rims? I live in San Francisco where pot holes are a plenty. Unless you're riding track, is CF a good option for daily, street riding? I'm relatively naive to CF rims, so I really don't know.

My friend actually bent the lip of his OEM front rim on his 696 by going up over a curb at low speed. I was told if it was CF, it would have cracked. Luckily, it can be repaired so he escaped needing a new rim. I'm sure any CF rim won't be cheap.

No they are actually stronger then the OEM wheels. One of the vendors (might have been Moto Wheels) has a post on another Monster forum about how BST was bouncing the carbon fiber rims on the ground during the Indy show this year just to prove how strong they were. Moto Wheels themselves will tell you the BST wheels are some of the strongest on the market. And everyone I have talked to who has a set has told me they will never have another bike without them.

[kopfjäger]

The BST wheels are among the strongest on the market (at the Munich Intermot show, BST representatives bounced the wheels on the ground thoughout the duration of Intermot to show they can take it!)  But accidents can happen, and since none of the wheel manufacturers offer any type of road hazard insurance, Motowheels will offer replacement wheels at a substantail discount on any wheels purchased from us. Please contact us for details

[kocheroni]

After some googling, obtaining of opinions and deep thinking , I am actually back to  BST CF wheels.
[... and ITX wheels for M1100 will not be produced this year]

What exact model of the 5-spoke wheels fits the M1100?



Are there modifications necessary to make it fit?

Cheers

[53Monster1100]

It is the same wheel that fits the 848. I can PM you the part # Tuesday when mine arrive if need be. No nothing else is needed. The brakes etc have to be switched over but that is it.

[Rever_Corsa]

Make sure the front wheel has a five bolt pattern to mount your old rotors on, 848 kit should work in front but I'm not sure about the rear.

 The rear looks fantastic while running down the road.

http://www.revercorsa.com/images/sales4.jpg

[pitbull03]

those BSTs are gorgeous

[jborders5]

Make sure the front wheel has a five bolt pattern to mount your old rotors on, 848 kit should work in front but I'm not sure about the rear.

 The rear looks fantastic while running down the road.

http://www.revercorsa.com/images/sales4.jpg

I have wheels and tires off of an 848 on a M1100S and it was a direct swap with no modifications.  The back wheel is a 5 minute swap since the rotor/wheel spindle is mounted to the swing arm, not the wheel:

[moto]

BST 5 spoke wheels are still available and in stock here--but the 5 spoke rear wheel needs a spacer to fit the single sided Monster range.  We include a spacer when you order it for S2R-S4RS and M1100. They are actually less money than the 7 spoke.


5 spoke front
BST CF "Street" Front Wheel: 749/999,S4RS,D16

5 spoke rear
BST CF "Street" Rear Wheel 5.75" 748-998,MS

BST wheels are much stronger and more flexible than the OEM wheels. They will take a huge hit and bend back. It's breaking point is 5X higher than an aluminum wheel. Besides the cosmetic factor- there is a significant  performance goin when running the superlight CF wheels over any other wheel. The perfermance can be measured in seconds saved on a roadcourse and tenths of a second on a dragstrip.

The ITX wheels were originally created by a group from Marchesini. The ITX founders are now part of OZ Racing which has decided to go back into motorcycle wheels.  The single sided swingarm (SSSA) wheels will be available in September. Motowheels will be the importer for the USA market. We are hoping getting a small batch odf double sided swingarm wheels before their August holiday. Keep an eye on our website for more details. We will be putting together a group buy on the wheels once we know whe they can deliver in large quantities.

-M