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Old 02-26-2022, 10:25 AM
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wondering if anyone has ever actually used these wheels, and has some real world feedback on quality, appearance, etc.
 
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Old 02-26-2022, 10:43 AM
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Place of manufacture: China

That should be all the real world information you need.

From a pure mechanical engineering viewpoint I see all kinda failure points with those if you ride the bike regular.
 
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Appearance is subjective, up to you.
I don't see what the pricing is. Also, the description of the finish is "sprayed". Is it powder coated, rattle can or something in between? Considering the source, I can't imagine trying to make a warranty claim if something breaks in 6 months.
 
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Let’s be real, 3/4 of everything you use these days is made in china. The tag on the bottom of my stock Road Glide seat says made in Taiwan.
Where do you think the electronics on your bike and in your car are manufactured?
I’m trying to see if anyone has used them and has practical experience with them. Not looking for an opinion based on reading a description and nothing else.
 
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I deal with commercial machinery from China daily, their metallurgy and concepts of quality control are not remotely what we are used to dealing with here.

That’s an alloy aluminum forge cast one piece wheel including those pretty spokes which are a huge failure point on those.

Isn’t will they break it’s when, I’ve had to rework or outright duplicate so much on machines made with the same materials and processes it’s mind numbing.

lastly if those were a hot ticket solid item don’t you think someone here stateside in the custom market wouldn’t be all over them already? They are an eye catching wheel set.

Not kicking sand, just trying to pass on some hard learned experience with Chinese manufacturing.
 
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Originally Posted by TwiZted Biker
I deal with commercial machinery from China daily, their metallurgy and concepts of quality control are not remotely what we are used to dealing with here.

That’s an alloy aluminum forge cast one piece wheel including those pretty spokes which are a huge failure point on those.

Isn’t will they break it’s when, I’ve had to rework or outright duplicate so much on machines made with the same materials and processes it’s mind numbing.

lastly if those were a hot ticket solid item don’t you think someone here stateside in the custom market wouldn’t be all over them already? They are an eye catching wheel set.

Not kicking sand, just trying to pass on some hard learned experience with Chinese manufacturing.
which is why I’m trying to find out if anyone has actually used them.
 
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I don't mind so much a switch, electrical harness, or some piece of electronics on the bike being made in China, especially if I don't know about it. I'm not gonna chase every demon unless it fails.

That being said, wheels and tires are pretty Goddamn important on a motorcycle. With all the great manufacturers of wheels we have in the U.S. no way I would even consider Chinese wheels.
 
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Just look at that 6 month warranty. WHOOPTYFUGUN DOO! That plus it's MADE IN CHINA should scare the hell outta ANYBODY reading it. Get off AMAZON trying to find quality wheels. So, for ***** n giggles . . . name 1 Made in the USA Custom Wheel manufacturer that has a 6 month Warranty. I'll hold my beer waiting for your answer. LMFAO
 
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Just look at that 6 month warranty. WHOOPTYFUGUN DOO! That plus it's MADE IN CHINA should scare the hell outta ANYBODY reading it. Get off AMAZON trying to find quality wheels. So, for ***** n giggles . . . name 1 Made in the USA Custom Wheel manufacturer that has a 6 month Warranty. I'll hold my beer waiting for your answer. LMFAO
ok tough guy…Maybe you should go find the thread about DNA wheels.
 
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