Two New Wheel Designs
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what is the driving force in the cost of motorcycle wheels. and don't say supply and demand either, there are too many company's out there now. Just wandering, cause regardless I'll probably splurge on a set in the next year or so.
Is it the cost of the chunks of aluminum there cut from and the amount of time in the CNC machine?
Is it the cost of the chunks of aluminum there cut from and the amount of time in the CNC machine?
the aluminum cost is really next to nothing, you can get an idea of what a wheel blank costs (and these aren't even wholesale prices that manufacturers get) http://www.cv2customs.com/prodwheels.html
the time needed for *most wheels to be milled is in the range of 50min. to 120min.
so what you are really paying for is the "artistry" of the design and the dude's rent who made the wheel for you.
there is literally no reason why a set of wheels should cost 3-4 grand if you have any experience working in autocad. most local machine shops will be more than happy to mill you out a couple of wheels under the table in their spare time given that you provide them with the cad design and wheel blank. (collage or other school who has a workshop class chances are theyll do it for free as a class project) *shrug*
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the markup on custom wheels is completely insane, you aren't wrong for asking.
the aluminum cost is really next to nothing, you can get an idea of what a wheel blank costs (and these aren't even wholesale prices that manufacturers get) http://www.cv2customs.com/prodwheels.html
the time needed for *most wheels to be milled is in the range of 50min. to 120min.
so what you are really paying for is the "artistry" of the design and the dude's rent who made the wheel for you.
there is literally no reason why a set of wheels should cost 3-4 grand if you have any experience working in autocad. most local machine shops will be more than happy to mill you out a couple of wheels under the table in their spare time given that you provide them with the cad design and wheel blank. (collage or other school who has a workshop class chances are theyll do it for free as a class project) *shrug*
the aluminum cost is really next to nothing, you can get an idea of what a wheel blank costs (and these aren't even wholesale prices that manufacturers get) http://www.cv2customs.com/prodwheels.html
the time needed for *most wheels to be milled is in the range of 50min. to 120min.
so what you are really paying for is the "artistry" of the design and the dude's rent who made the wheel for you.
there is literally no reason why a set of wheels should cost 3-4 grand if you have any experience working in autocad. most local machine shops will be more than happy to mill you out a couple of wheels under the table in their spare time given that you provide them with the cad design and wheel blank. (collage or other school who has a workshop class chances are theyll do it for free as a class project) *shrug*
Are we making money, of course, I dont think anyone expects to go to work for free. Are we getting rich, not even close.
I know that Harley Davidson made money off of me when I bought my motorcycle and I doubt they would have told me what it cost to make it if I would have asked. I bought what I wanted and was content with the price.
I know that custom wheels are not for everyone and as I stated before, I just wanted to show these new designs to those who might be interested.
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How long have you been gone?
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the markup on custom wheels is completely insane, you aren't wrong for asking.
the aluminum cost is really next to nothing, you can get an idea of what a wheel blank costs (and these aren't even wholesale prices that manufacturers get) http://www.cv2customs.com/prodwheels.html
the time needed for *most wheels to be milled is in the range of 50min. to 120min.
so what you are really paying for is the "artistry" of the design and the dude's rent who made the wheel for you.
there is literally no reason why a set of wheels should cost 3-4 grand if you have any experience working in autocad. most local machine shops will be more than happy to mill you out a couple of wheels under the table in their spare time given that you provide them with the cad design and wheel blank. (collage or other school who has a workshop class chances are theyll do it for free as a class project) *shrug*
the aluminum cost is really next to nothing, you can get an idea of what a wheel blank costs (and these aren't even wholesale prices that manufacturers get) http://www.cv2customs.com/prodwheels.html
the time needed for *most wheels to be milled is in the range of 50min. to 120min.
so what you are really paying for is the "artistry" of the design and the dude's rent who made the wheel for you.
there is literally no reason why a set of wheels should cost 3-4 grand if you have any experience working in autocad. most local machine shops will be more than happy to mill you out a couple of wheels under the table in their spare time given that you provide them with the cad design and wheel blank. (collage or other school who has a workshop class chances are theyll do it for free as a class project) *shrug*
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and by that statement i would put money that you are a former employee of RC components. I have family that has lived there for quite some time. My sister in law's husband is president of American Bank and Trust and my sister in law worked for saturn dealership and conducted all there advertising for them and the Martin group including the B.G. Harley store.
How long have you been gone?
How long have you been gone?
I am friends with the CEO of AB&T but not sure who the Pres. is.
Yes the Martin Group owns HD BG as well as HD Louisville.
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