848 Gold Wheels?

Not done it

But were the 1098R' wheels not a sort of straw colored gold? As I remember I thought they looked great

 

Here is some good info on getting the 1098R look.

1198S Wheels repaint

 

@Dementor has gold wheels, after market but you'd get the idea...he may have some pics in his profile

 

Have to agree here, the genuine finish looks much better in my opinion too... Having the wheels finished in Gold is also on my 'to do' list, link posted above was an interesting read and provided some useful information and tips.

Would be good to see some before and after photo's when you've had them done!

 

I prefer the black wheels myself.

 

red and gold wheels looks spot on,just like the mk2 rally cars from years back

 

@Sinister might have a picture or two.

 

Standard 1098R gold is quite pale... It's a distinct look, but I decided on a change to 'Ohlins' gold to match the forks. Here ya go:

 

Just been sent these pics ,a buddy of mine got my wheels painted for me,
I'm taking the BST's off the 1098 & refitting the originals , but wanted a deeper gold colour, think they have turned out great

 

Look very smart Few questions. Was you local paint shop able to match the colour easy enough? Did you go water based or water based? Lacquered top coat?

Any chance you could post some close up photo's?

Cheers,
Ben

 

All the paint work was done by my garage whilst the bike was getting TLC over the winter - I'm fairly certain most paints are water based nowadays. Yes, went for a lacquered top coat, and over the Marchesini decals. Not keen on powdercoated wheels as they trap dirt and the gold lacks 'pop'.

Not great photos as these are from a phone camera and were taken on an overcast day.

 

Have a change of wheel colour ear marked for my 1198 this winter too. Had just about convinced myself the original light gold was the way to go, despite 'Mrs M' telling me a bolder/darker shade would look better...

having now seen both yours and @Ducatisti1098 photos above, as much as I hate to admit it... She's right! Darker painted and lacquered finish is the route I will also take

 

I've just picked mine up from the bodyshop. Really happy with them! Tyres should be back on tomorrow so will get some better pics up when it's back together.

 

Newly painted wheels onto the bike yesterday,fairings need a refresh now but i'm happy with the colour

 

Do you have a picture Bob of the 1198s wheels you had painted gold fitted on the bike?

 

Sorry,

I haven't i'm afraid, the wheels came back from paint & have been sold straight away !

 

No bother, thanks.

 

Hi everyone. I've recently purchased a 1997 748 and am in the process of a full refurb. Does any know the origional paint code for the gold rims? Is it the same colour as the frame? The rims have been resprayed in the past but I want originality. Thanks in advance!