Finally got the Enkei front wheel yesterday for my 696...

RC Fan · August 16, 2009, 05:04:41 AM

For anyone who may need one of these for your Ducati in the future, the specs aren't exactly the same as the Marchesini wheel it replaces. It took the dealership about 2 1/2 hours to swap out the wheel, as the Enkei wheel requires different spacers to fit. Finally they ended up taking a front wheel off a brand new 696 (with stock Enkei wheels) that had just been received at the dealership, and putting it on my bike. I guess just ordering the new wheel won't suffice.

derby · August 16, 2009, 06:43:43 AM

the marchesinis require spacers,too... just, obviously, different spacers.

dutchy73 · August 16, 2009, 06:43:56 AM

pics?

RC Fan · August 16, 2009, 08:20:09 AM

Quote from: derby on August 16, 2009, 06:43:43 AM
the marchesinis require spacers,too... just, obviously, different spacers.

Likely. I'll use the excuse that I am a chick, and don't know all the technicalities. I would like to learn though.

I see you have a GSX-R 750. How do you like it?

RC Fan · August 16, 2009, 08:21:10 AM

Quote from: dutchy73 on August 16, 2009, 06:43:56 AM

pics?

I will get some.

RC Fan · August 16, 2009, 03:05:15 PM

I have two pictures, and I have read the 'posting photos' FAQ, but I must not be holding my mouth right.

pitbull03 · August 16, 2009, 07:16:04 PM

http://photobucket.com/ is your friend.

RC Fan · August 17, 2009, 02:09:53 AM

Quote from: pitbull03 on August 16, 2009, 07:16:04 PM
http://photobucket.com/ is your friend.

I used Flickr. I will try again when I get home today.

causeofkaos · August 17, 2009, 07:57:28 AM

Quote from: RC Fan on August 16, 2009, 03:05:15 PM
I must not be holding my mouth right.

if you dont have your tongue sticking out the left side of your mouth it will not work.

I had so many far more dirty jokes to make but i won't because i am almost a grown up.

RC Fan · August 17, 2009, 11:49:26 AM

derby · August 17, 2009, 01:51:13 PM

Quote from: RC Fan on August 16, 2009, 08:20:09 AM

I see you have a GSX-R 750. How do you like it?

it's a fun bike. great in the canyons and on the track.

Raux · August 17, 2009, 01:53:40 PM

that's a real shame that ducati changed suppliers on the rims.
i guess they are trying to increase the profit margin on the 696.

RC Fan · August 17, 2009, 02:34:51 PM

Quote from: derby on August 17, 2009, 01:51:13 PM
it's a fun bike. great in the canyons and on the track.

I am hoping that will be my next bike.

RC Fan · August 17, 2009, 02:36:18 PM

Quote from: Raux on August 17, 2009, 01:53:40 PM

i guess they are trying to increase the profit margin on the 696.

I would have to assume so.

Have you heard back from your insurance co?

Raux · August 17, 2009, 09:35:41 PM

yeah bike is total loss. only problem now is replacing it with a US Spec bike. DNA answer is I can't import Euro bike... they keep ignoring my question about buying a US spec bike here.

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Finally got the Enkei front wheel yesterday for my 696...

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