Anyone know what these wheels are?

[Guest]

Just met this old guy that used to have a motorcycle shop back in the 80's. He has these wheels that I'm interested in. They kind of look like Lesters, but there are no markings on them at all. The front is a 2.25 x 19 and the rear is 2.75 x 18. They are super light! He says they were made in Italy (maybe) and thought they were called Melber, or something like that. Anyone know??

Rear:

Front:

 

[Big T]

Bruce,

Do they appear to be actual magnesium?

 

[Tom MLC]

very pretty. They would be prettier if they were red!

 

[rapidray]

They look like the "EARLY" Lesters to me Bruce. Ray.

 

[jwhelan65]

I was gonna say they look like 80"s gpz wheels, but they were 5 mags not 7 like those...I like em..What are you going to do with them Bruce?

 

[steve murdoch]

I have seen a set of Melber rims on a Fiat Spyder. It was at least 15 years ago and they were considered vintage then.
A Google search turned up very little.

 

[Tom MLC]

I was gonna say they look like 80"s gpz wheels, but they were 5 mags not 7 like those...I like em..What are you going to do with them Bruce?

He's gonna sell them to me so's I can paint 'em red!

 

[Guest]

Bruce,

Do they appear to be actual magnesium?

Yes, they do. You can pick 'em up with one finger.

 

[Guest]

I was gonna say they look like 80"s gpz wheels, but they were 5 mags not 7 like those...I like em..What are you going to do with them Bruce?

These will go on my Beast project. I like that they are wider than the stock wheels. :dancing: I was going to go with spokes, but I think I changed my mind (again).

I'll have to polish up and sell the spokes so I can pay for these.

The guy has three front rims, and so far one rear. He thinks he has another rear new, still in the box. He's looking.

 

[srsupertrap]

They are super light! He says they were made in Italy (maybe) and thought they were called Melber, or something like that. Anyone know??

Mr Reno,

I believe they are EPM's http://www.magni.it/epm_6_razze.htm

Opps wrong number of spokes

 

[srsupertrap]

Hey Bruce

Hey Bruce

Okay I am not done yet ! I have had this seven spoker hanging around for several years but I have not been able to find a matching front. Boy they look the same.

 

[Guest]

Okay I am not done yet ! I have had this seven spoker hanging around for several years but I have not been able to find a matching front. Boy they look the same.

That looks to be the exact same wheel. Does yours have any markings on it?

Looks like I found you a matching front, too! He has 3 fronts. :dancing:

 

[Guest]

Hey, something else the guy said. He called them WM2 and WM3. Is that a size? Style?

 

[srsupertrap]

That one I got does not have any marking at all? I do know it's 2.75 X 18 and I purchased it on Fleabay from seller gptaylor165 . . . something like that. BTW what does your rear wheel weigh? What does the gent want for the front?

 

[67fire]

WTG Bruce! Found srsupertrap a match!!!
Way too cool! Super, are they Alum. or Mag.? They weight NOTHING!

If I have not mentioned it before, let me say... I LOVE THIS SITE!!!!

Eric

 

[TheCafeKid]

Eh, do the cushdrive rubbers from the GS wheels fit right in? I would have to look again, but dont they only have one "rib" between the rubbers?

 

[Guest]

Eh, do the cushdrive rubbers from the GS wheels fit right in? I would have to look again, but dont they only have one "rib" between the rubbers?

The two ribs you see on the wheel are recessed below the "flush point". Yes the GS rubbers have one slot in the center, but that is for the sproket side.

 

[Guest]

They look like the "EARLY" Lesters to me Bruce. Ray.

Were the "early" Lesters different? The only Lesters I found have different spokes on them...like these:

 

[Guest]

That one I got does not have any marking at all? I do know it's 2.75 X 18 and I purchased it on Fleabay from seller gptaylor165 . . . something like that. BTW what does your rear wheel weigh? What does the gent want for the front?

I haven't bought them yet, and haven't weighed them. But as I said, they are MUCH lighter than the stock cast wheels. And we are still negotiating on the price. I'll let you know how much he wants.

 

[Guest]

WTG Bruce! Found srsupertrap a match!!!
Way too cool! Super, are they Alum. or Mag.? They weight NOTHING!

If I have not mentioned it before, let me say... I LOVE THIS SITE!!!!

Eric

Thanks for coming with me, Eric. That guy had all kinds of cool stuff, eh?

For everyone else, he also had all kinds of accesories...filters, brake pads, brand new helmets, leathers, tires, etc., etc. I told him I would help him get rid of it, as it's taking up his garage space and he wants it gone. I'll be meeting with him again and inventorying all his stuff, then I'll either offer it up here or on ebay.