Black or gold wheels?

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Black or gold?

Poll ended at 26 Mar 2014, 22:28

Black?
6
26%
Gold?
17
74%
 
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Black or gold wheels?

Post by duke63 »

If i were to find some nice 5 spoke Marchesinis for the 748, which colour would you choose?

race bikes of the era were known to have both colours at various stages. I change my mind on this frequently. :D


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Re: Black or gold wheels?

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For your bike I think it has to be gold.
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Post by kingfixer »

They both look great TBH, but i prefer the black (nod)
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Re: Black or gold wheels?

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My personal opinion. The black looks a bit more classy against the red, the gold looks a little too blingy.

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Post by Rossgo »

I like both but gold has a slight advantage over black as gold isn't around as much on bikes :-)
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Post by Mac »

I had it in my head to say black, but then the second picture loaded and I changed my mind. Gold looks pretty sweet on that bike (y)
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Re: Black or gold wheels?

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Gold I reckon, more in keeping with the vintage of the bike, both look good though
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Gold. Most bikes have black wheels. The 748 isn't most bikes..
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Re: Black or gold wheels?

Post by Bratty »

On your Duke Duke I'd go with the gold.
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Re: Black or gold wheels?

Post by Blade »

Total no brainer GOLD. Choice of one imo. Classic Ducati look and timeless classic.
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Re: Black or gold wheels?

Post by Frankie »

I have gone with Gold :)
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Re: Black or gold wheels?

Post by D6 »

I voted black. Gold looks tacky to me.
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Post by Cavetroll87 »

can I throw a spanner in the works and say get some Carbon Fibre ones. they are sorta black ;)
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Re: Black or gold wheels?

Post by D6 »

Cavetroll87 wrote:can I throw a spanner in the works and say get some Carbon Fibre ones. they are sorta black ;)

Ooohhhh, yes. Can I change my vote? (happy)
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Re: Black or gold wheels?

Post by Blade »

I think Duke was hoping to keep his kidneys instead of part ex against carbon wheels
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Blade wrote:I think Duke was hoping to keep his kidneys instead of part ex against carbon wheels
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Re: Black or gold wheels?

Post by duke63 »

My body parts are starting to get old.

I doubt i would get a carbon tank pad for my saleable bits.
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Re: Black or gold wheels?

Post by duke63 »

Fogarty's bikes had both are various stages.

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Re: Black or gold wheels?

Post by Godzilla »

Depends what you want, the gold will stand out more. Cant go wrong with either (thats code for I cant make my mind up either)

My brother always tells me if you cant make your mind up just get one coz you will be happy with either.
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Re: Black or gold wheels?

Post by jlawie »

Stew wrote:Gold I reckon, more in keeping with the vintage of the bike, both look good though
My thoughts exactly
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