lightweight spoke wheels
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lightweight spoke wheels
I am considering changing the wheels of my harley (07 wide glide) to save weight but I also like style. Among various options I am considering is going with lightweight spoke wheels. I found some good looking wheels on hdwheels. Do you know about hdwheels? Do you recommend them? They seem to use lightweight components (e.g., aluminum rims: Excel, Apollo, Apollo SL). Do you know how much of a weight advantage I would get with those rims? Do you have any recommendation between these three aluminum rim types?
Also what do you think about radially laced wheels (I really like them!)? Are they strong enough? I guess to make them strong they use many spokes (or big spokes) and so increase weight. Just wanted your thoughts.
Also what do you think about radially laced wheels (I really like them!)? Are they strong enough? I guess to make them strong they use many spokes (or big spokes) and so increase weight. Just wanted your thoughts.
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andrei at hdwheels made my wheels for me, apollo sl, s cross lacing.
a lot of money compared to other wheels but the lightweight and high quality were important to me. i shaved over 40 pounds off my scootie with them and w8less rotors.
here's a link to my wheels
http://www.hdwheels.com/images/40-60...us%20Tires.jpg
a lot of money compared to other wheels but the lightweight and high quality were important to me. i shaved over 40 pounds off my scootie with them and w8less rotors.
here's a link to my wheels
http://www.hdwheels.com/images/40-60...us%20Tires.jpg
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andrei at hdwheels made my wheels for me, apollo sl, s cross lacing.
a lot of money compared to other wheels but the lightweight and high quality were important to me. i shaved over 40 pounds off my scootie with them and w8less rotors.
here's a link to my wheels
http://www.hdwheels.com/images/40-60...us%20Tires.jpg
a lot of money compared to other wheels but the lightweight and high quality were important to me. i shaved over 40 pounds off my scootie with them and w8less rotors.
here's a link to my wheels
http://www.hdwheels.com/images/40-60...us%20Tires.jpg
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Been running Excell rims with Buchannan spokes (I have friends who can lace wheels) and Lyndall rotors for a couple of years now on my FXDXT; major handling improvement (along with the Sputhe aluminum swingarm, Sputhe engine mounts and Bridgestone Radials) Put quite a few miles on loaded two-up with no problems and enjoy twisting the wick on the 103 motor as well; no problems.....
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Andrei at hdwheels has built two sets of wheels for me, my old nightster is on hdwheels site. I run the Apollo SL rims also and could not be happier, worth the $$.
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Lighter rims or wheels must also equate in better acceleration to some point..used to rebuild my mountain bikes with lighter wheels just for that..less effort to move..even had radial spoked wheels and they were just as strong if not stronger than conventionally laced ones...
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Been running Excell rims with Buchannan spokes (I have friends who can lace wheels) and Lyndall rotors for a couple of years now on my FXDXT; major handling improvement (along with the Sputhe aluminum swingarm, Sputhe engine mounts and Bridgestone Radials) Put quite a few miles on loaded two-up with no problems and enjoy twisting the wick on the 103 motor as well; no problems.....
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dyna mo, tweakin-
Did you notice any difference in terms of rideability with the aluminum rims? I have been looking at the physics and maths of reducing unsprung weight and how great this easy for braking/accelerating/cornering etc., but are these differences perceptible in everyday riding? Do you know exact or even approximate weight saving with these rims. E.g., standard 18 5.5 HD wheel: xxx lbs; alluminum Apollo 18x5.5 60 spoke wheel: xxx lbs. I guess I'll also ask Andrei about this.
Sumpnut, thanks for you reply!
Did you notice any difference in terms of rideability with the aluminum rims? I have been looking at the physics and maths of reducing unsprung weight and how great this easy for braking/accelerating/cornering etc., but are these differences perceptible in everyday riding? Do you know exact or even approximate weight saving with these rims. E.g., standard 18 5.5 HD wheel: xxx lbs; alluminum Apollo 18x5.5 60 spoke wheel: xxx lbs. I guess I'll also ask Andrei about this.
Sumpnut, thanks for you reply!