racer38 wrote:I can't imagine that Honda would allow wheels that require yearly checks and a limited life span to be used on a road bike. The Magtek wheels along with the dry clutch was only ever a marketing gimick on the part of Honda top sell more bikes...... and it worked. I have 3 SP's!!
I am inclined to agree, and the weight difference quote above probably adds credence to the fact that they are probably low magnesium content.
That said I have seen and read some stories about RC30 wheels. Was it Joey Dunlop that had a mag wheel failure?