Tire and Wheel question
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'66 Wheels!!!!
I'm to believe they now say we been doin it Wrong since 1966???? @johnjzjz where ya at???
Did the rim change??? Or are we looking at a laced in Offset?? I have not done an Offset in a very long time... and frankly, I cannot recall why I even did it!!! Excxept some Offbeat wheel that had different length spokes... that was a fun one... don't remember it being H-D.. as I generally do Not fool with Fat tires etc...
I'm to believe they now say we been doin it Wrong since 1966???? @johnjzjz where ya at???
Did the rim change??? Or are we looking at a laced in Offset?? I have not done an Offset in a very long time... and frankly, I cannot recall why I even did it!!! Excxept some Offbeat wheel that had different length spokes... that was a fun one... don't remember it being H-D.. as I generally do Not fool with Fat tires etc...
Last edited by Racepres; Nov 19, 2019 at 05:22 PM.
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From: la la land jerzey
during the knucklehead years they had issues with the spoke direction on the rear wheel when making power - Harley never up dated the books in later years
my street sporty broke all the spokes out on the rear wheel back in 1970 I did have a 16 on the back and a stroker
the direction only becomes an issue with stainless spokes today - as the direction change is to strengthen the set up - I will have to go into my notes before I can give the correct answer
note - stainless spoke will need to be re tightened after 500 miles
but I believe the out side spoke is set to the rear in the direction rotation -- but I will check
my street sporty broke all the spokes out on the rear wheel back in 1970 I did have a 16 on the back and a stroker
the direction only becomes an issue with stainless spokes today - as the direction change is to strengthen the set up - I will have to go into my notes before I can give the correct answer
note - stainless spoke will need to be re tightened after 500 miles
but I believe the out side spoke is set to the rear in the direction rotation -- but I will check
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during the knucklehead years they had issues with the spoke direction on the rear wheel when making power - Harley never up dated the books in later years
my street sporty broke all the spokes out on the rear wheel back in 1970 I did have a 16 on the back and a stroker
the direction only becomes an issue with stainless spokes today - as the direction change is to strengthen the set up - I will have to go into my notes before I can give the correct answer
note - stainless spoke will need to be re tightened after 500 miles
but I believe the out side spoke is set to the rear in the direction rotation -- but I will check
my street sporty broke all the spokes out on the rear wheel back in 1970 I did have a 16 on the back and a stroker
the direction only becomes an issue with stainless spokes today - as the direction change is to strengthen the set up - I will have to go into my notes before I can give the correct answer
note - stainless spoke will need to be re tightened after 500 miles
but I believe the out side spoke is set to the rear in the direction rotation -- but I will check
I'm sure that however the Good Book said to do it... Is how i did it!!
after we hit lower 10's and on into 8's... all either mags or PMFR or some such!!!
Last edited by Racepres; Nov 19, 2019 at 07:52 PM.
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I honestly don't recall... My Partner was capable of finding nothing but the best.. I trusted him Explicitly!! Never... Ever, let me down!!
We both got put off by the Stainless parts available... hardware also... Soft as a Peanutbutter Turd!!!!
We both got put off by the Stainless parts available... hardware also... Soft as a Peanutbutter Turd!!!!
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does this sound about right?
grbrown , 03-19-2018 04:55 PM
AFAIK wire-spoked wheels have never been directional. On a Harley it is usual for the angled valve to stick to the right side of the bike, where it is accessible while parked on the jiffy.
grbrown , 03-19-2018 04:55 PM
AFAIK wire-spoked wheels have never been directional. On a Harley it is usual for the angled valve to stick to the right side of the bike, where it is accessible while parked on the jiffy.
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Yes... It is in the book that way...Was back when anyways!!! I'm afraid that I started with the cast hub [drum brake in fact] models... a real Bitch... but, I learned... just go by the damn Book... it will all work out!! Did for me anyways..
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Just looked at my springer front end and it will accept the brake both Left and Right. Now my rear brake is on the Left, so does it matter if both front and rear brakes are on the same side? Or should they be staggered...right rear/ left front? Never seen a bike with both on one side. Any one?
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Just looked at my springer front end and it will accept the brake both Left and Right. Now my rear brake is on the Left, so does it matter if both front and rear brakes are on the same side? Or should they be staggered...right rear/ left front? Never seen a bike with both on one side. Any one?
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Excellent. I should've looked at the front end closer before I started this thread but live and learn. Good info here. Thanks!