Lighter forged wheels for FXDF?
I don't see anything in stock sized forged wheels for the Fat Bob; I really like the RSD Morris Black Ops wheels but a front is not available in 16" and I want to keep the rolling donut look but ditch the heavy cast wheels; spooked rims are a lightweight option but I'd like to remain reliably tubeless; anyone with an FXDF find forged (lighter) stock size wheels???
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Check these guys out. Southern Motorcyle Works. The have nice wheels in stock sizes for good prices. I'll be getting a wheel package from them soon.
http://www.southern-mc.com/blpowhset.html Sorry I linked straight to the wheels I was looking at but Im sure you can navigate their web site. |
Not forged, but machined aluminum from Southern Motorcycle Works. Elite Black Octane...Stock sizes is what I went with...I know there are those that don't like the smaller diameter wheels because the brake disc blocks viewing, but I LIKE it!
Good service and quick delivery! http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/z...stalled005.jpg http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/z...stalled010.jpg http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/z...alled013-1.jpg http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/z...psb2b00952.jpg |
Originally Posted by EricInNCa
(Post 10932286)
Not forged, but machined aluminum from Southern Motorcycle Works. Elite Black Octane...Stock sizes is what I went with...I know there are those that don't like the smaller diameter wheels because the brake disc blocks viewing, but I LIKE it!
Good service and quick delivery! http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/z...stalled005.jpg http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/z...stalled010.jpg http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/z...alled013-1.jpg http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/z...psb2b00952.jpg |
Those wheels are badass Eric. The bike looks great.
Sharkey; As wire wheels go, check out American Wire Their 16" rims are tubeless and they claim the wheels never need to be re-trued. A buddy bought some of their clearance wheels for an older WG and they look reaaly good. |
Originally Posted by sharkey
(Post 10932110)
I don't see anything in stock sized forged wheels for the Fat Bob; I really like the RSD Morris Black Ops wheels but a front is not available in 16" and I want to keep the rolling donut look but ditch the heavy cast wheels; spooked rims are a lightweight option but I'd like to remain reliably tubeless; anyone with an FXDF find forged (lighter) stock size wheels???
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Well; a few options out there...I e-mailed RSD and asked them directly if they intend on offering stock size wheels for the FXDF; see what kind of answer I get...
I've done the Buchannan rims and spokes before and they held up well on my last bike...really would like to go with lightweight mags this time, though... |
Are you sure that RSD wheel cannot be made in a 16 front and rear? I find that very hard to believe. I have a contact at PM that can help with this if you like. We ahve a wheel called the Daytona that is very similar as well. I can get it black powdercoated.
http://hogpro.com/imagebox.php?name=pic/part-pic307.jpg The Indy is a nice 6 spoke wheel as well. http://hogpro.com/imagebox.php?name=pic/part-pic566.jpg Check out all of our black options http://hogpro.com/showsubcat2.php?catid=1&subcatid=77 and I can get Renegade, RSD, PM, Colorado Customs, and RC Components all at discounted forum pricing as well. I almost forgot, aftermarket forged wheels weigh very close to the same as the stock cast wheels. |
I really like the vintage connection with the Morris wheels; I remember when HD used them...
I also prefer more subdued styling. Those wheels gotta weigh less than the big solid cast rims on the FXDF...I would be interested in the RSD Morris wheels if I could get them in 16" |
RSD has replied that their wheels can be had in stock replacement sizes; the donuts stay on the 'Bob...thanks for the responses and thanks to Russell Mitchell and HD for the FXDF...
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