Wheel Options

deker9 · #1 07-02-2008, 06:51 PM

What is the difference between Laced and Profile Laced wheels from HD?

Tralfaz · #2 07-02-2008, 06:55 PM

I believe it's that the profile laced have a smooth, curved rim and the laced just have an angled rim.&nbsp\\; The laced are standard on many models, whereas the profile are always an upgrade of some sort.

deker9 · #3 07-02-2008, 07:15 PM

Yeah I cant seem to find a good picture or a bike with the optional wheels, I have the laced on my Road King.

Mr. Clean · #4 07-03-2008, 07:09 AM

As Tralfaz said - the profile laced wheels have a smooth rounded rim while the regular laced&nbsp\\;wheels have a stepped rim.&nbsp\\; The stepped rim is the standard wire wheel on all Harley's that have wire wheels and the spokes are, I believe,&nbsp\\;cadmium plated.&nbsp\\; They are also an optional wheel for some of the models that have cast wheels.
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The profile wheels are an option on many models and&nbsp\\;in addition to the smooth rounded rim, they have chrome plated spokes.
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The cadmium plated spokes on the regular laced wheels will eventually (sometimes&nbsp\\;rather quickly)&nbsp\\;loose their shine and may even get a chalky finish to them.&nbsp\\; The chrome plated spokes on the profile lace wheels will retain their shine much better.&nbsp\\; You may have to polish the profile spokes from time to time, but they will stay shiny with some care.

higg47 · #5 07-03-2008, 07:16 AM

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ORIGINAL: Mr. Clean

As Tralfaz said - the profile laced wheels have a smooth rounded rim while the regular laced&nbsp\\;\\\\\\;wheels have a stepped rim.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; The stepped rim is the standard wire wheel on all Harley's that have wire wheels and the spokes are, I believe,&nbsp\\;\\\\\\;cadmium plated.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; They are also an optional wheel for some of the models that have cast wheels.
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The profile wheels are an option on many models and&nbsp\\;\\\\\\;in addition to the smooth rounded rim, they have chrome plated spokes.
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The cadmium plated spokes on the regular laced wheels will eventually (sometimes&nbsp\\;\\\\\\;rather quickly)&nbsp\\;\\\\\\;loose their shine and may even get a chalky finish to them.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; The chrome plated spokes on the profile lace wheels will retain their shine much better.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; You may have to polish the profile spokes from time to time, but they will stay shiny with some care.

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bgkv77 · #6 07-03-2008, 07:21 AM

I got them on my RK I really like em, just a little different.

Geoff · #7 07-03-2008, 08:34 AM

I have profile laced wheels on my Ultra Classic. They look great and are much easier to clean than the other laced wheel.

FastHarley · #8 07-03-2008, 08:49 AM

I will post a photo of Profile wheels.&nbsp\\; These 16" wheels are brand new take off's bought from UNCLE PAT . My frind bought them &amp\\; they are off a 07? Softail. Comes with both rotors.&nbsp\\; My friend wants $400/pair complete with the new tires. I know my friend since Viet Nam (USMC) for a while and guarantee any transaction with him.

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