Lighter Wheels
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From: Davie, FL
I have never seen so much mis-information in one post. I have 16" C/F wheels on my 2005 Dyna but have a 49mm fork with Fat Bob trees and V-Rod lowers with a 30mm Ohlins cartridge kit in them. This is a direct bolt up. I also have 17" C/F wheels and Metzlers (as on the 05 Dyna) on my FXR. The tires are not expensive and I do not care about 5~6 K Mi on the rear and over 10K on the front of my FXR which is still good but getting that time soon. I use 17"X140mmX85 profile tires on that bike. I use it for high speed long distance traveling and have the gearing set up so it turns (in 6th) at 3,100 RPM @ 90 mph or around 2,400 @ 70 mph (I think I remember). I usually travel @ the speed limit +9 mph.
I am having Amy coming over tonight and I will snap some photos of my Dyna with the new 12" & 13" JRI shocks on it. I wanted a guest bike (2005 Dyna) that could also haul clothing and keep up with the FXR I ride so a 124 S&S kit will be going into a set of 2001 FLT cases and a second 6 speed I have. I have added composite fenders as the rear needed to be longer to allow for the rear mounting of the standard Switchback bags I have.
The acceleration is much quicker as there is less rotating mass (the wheel increases in weight as the wheel spin up called dynamic v/s static weight) and no matter how much weight you loose, that factor does not effect rotating mass as one of the misinformed member suggested. The bike is much easier to transition (turn) and feels very light which takes a while to get use to. The brakes also stop in a shorter distance if needed and bleeds off speed when you need to before the corner.
If you are a person who wants stuff cheep or a dreamer than this option is definitely not in the price range you are comfortable in. The BST 16"X3.75" C/F wheels cost $4K from me. Everything I stated is true because I have done it.
I am having Amy coming over tonight and I will snap some photos of my Dyna with the new 12" & 13" JRI shocks on it. I wanted a guest bike (2005 Dyna) that could also haul clothing and keep up with the FXR I ride so a 124 S&S kit will be going into a set of 2001 FLT cases and a second 6 speed I have. I have added composite fenders as the rear needed to be longer to allow for the rear mounting of the standard Switchback bags I have.
The acceleration is much quicker as there is less rotating mass (the wheel increases in weight as the wheel spin up called dynamic v/s static weight) and no matter how much weight you loose, that factor does not effect rotating mass as one of the misinformed member suggested. The bike is much easier to transition (turn) and feels very light which takes a while to get use to. The brakes also stop in a shorter distance if needed and bleeds off speed when you need to before the corner.
If you are a person who wants stuff cheep or a dreamer than this option is definitely not in the price range you are comfortable in. The BST 16"X3.75" C/F wheels cost $4K from me. Everything I stated is true because I have done it.
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Bedford UK
It is going to be different getting lighter wheels, if there is no change in the material they are made of. Rolled steel or alloy rims with conventional spokes are going to give the lightest wheels, using ordinary materials. Going to a wider cast wheel for example is almost certain to increased weight.
As for improving the ride by using lighter wheels, that will be most effective if also using much higher quality shocks and front end than our stock bikes.
However Howard can offer top drawer carbon-fibre lightweight wheels and rotors, plus suspension, for the discerning shopper!
As for improving the ride by using lighter wheels, that will be most effective if also using much higher quality shocks and front end than our stock bikes.
However Howard can offer top drawer carbon-fibre lightweight wheels and rotors, plus suspension, for the discerning shopper!
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Joined: Oct 2011
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From: North Jersey
In my humble opinion I would get a good set on mag wheels, Performance Machine's my choice but there are alot of brands. I hate cleaning spokes. No more spokes to screw with and are lighter. I replaced the disc's and calipers and suspension. What a difference. The wheels were the first to go. Glad I did it.
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Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 120
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From: Corona, CA.
I have never seen so much mis-information in one post. I have 16" C/F wheels on my 2005 Dyna but have a 49mm fork with Fat Bob trees and V-Rod lowers with a 30mm Ohlins cartridge kit in them. This is a direct bolt up. I also have 17" C/F wheels and Metzlers (as on the 05 Dyna) on my FXR. The tires are not expensive and I do not care about 5~6 K Mi on the rear and over 10K on the front of my FXR which is still good but getting that time soon. I use 17"X140mmX85 profile tires on that bike. I use it for high speed long distance traveling and have the gearing set up so it turns (in 6th) at 3,100 RPM @ 90 mph or around 2,400 @ 70 mph (I think I remember). I usually travel @ the speed limit +9 mph.
I am having Amy coming over tonight and I will snap some photos of my Dyna with the new 12" & 13" JRI shocks on it. I wanted a guest bike (2005 Dyna) that could also haul clothing and keep up with the FXR I ride so a 124 S&S kit will be going into a set of 2001 FLT cases and a second 6 speed I have. I have added composite fenders as the rear needed to be longer to allow for the rear mounting of the standard Switchback bags I have.
The acceleration is much quicker as there is less rotating mass (the wheel increases in weight as the wheel spin up called dynamic v/s static weight) and no matter how much weight you loose, that factor does not effect rotating mass as one of the misinformed member suggested. The bike is much easier to transition (turn) and feels very light which takes a while to get use to. The brakes also stop in a shorter distance if needed and bleeds off speed when you need to before the corner.
If you are a person who wants stuff cheep or a dreamer than this option is definitely not in the price range you are comfortable in. The BST 16"X3.75" C/F wheels cost $4K from me. Everything I stated is true because I have done it.
I am having Amy coming over tonight and I will snap some photos of my Dyna with the new 12" & 13" JRI shocks on it. I wanted a guest bike (2005 Dyna) that could also haul clothing and keep up with the FXR I ride so a 124 S&S kit will be going into a set of 2001 FLT cases and a second 6 speed I have. I have added composite fenders as the rear needed to be longer to allow for the rear mounting of the standard Switchback bags I have.
The acceleration is much quicker as there is less rotating mass (the wheel increases in weight as the wheel spin up called dynamic v/s static weight) and no matter how much weight you loose, that factor does not effect rotating mass as one of the misinformed member suggested. The bike is much easier to transition (turn) and feels very light which takes a while to get use to. The brakes also stop in a shorter distance if needed and bleeds off speed when you need to before the corner.
If you are a person who wants stuff cheep or a dreamer than this option is definitely not in the price range you are comfortable in. The BST 16"X3.75" C/F wheels cost $4K from me. Everything I stated is true because I have done it.
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