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I looked into "Mag" style rims for the Heritage & its pricey, HD use to have a 9 spoke - I think for both the front & rear, But last I looked they only had the front, seems you have to get them custom made - I looked at RC components and a few other sites, I dont know about spending that much, I do a lot of long rides solo & 2 up and thought tubeless / mags would be beneficial???? Ill stick with the spokes for now.
My local dealer in Sussex, UK, was able to adapt Sportster 48 wheels (16"x3") to fit my Heritage. Took a bit of work with hub & brake hanger spacings but otherwise doable as you can see.
Sorry no Cast rims, if you decide on Aluminum laced Smooth profile rims , check it out, I loved the classic look on a Classic Heritage.
My 06 Heritage had Aluminum Laced Smooth Profile rims.
ChromeJunkie the rims on your bike look great. Can you share the brand/model of the rims? The only regret I have on my Heritage is the spoke rims since I like cast rims for the ability to fix a flat on the side of the road.
The only regret I have on my Heritage is the spoke rims since I like cast rims for the ability to fix a flat on the side of the road.
I too wanted tubeless wheels for my 06 Deluxe, but I also like spoked wheels. I found a set of spoked TUBELESS smoothies that a forum member had taken off his '15 Deluxe. Different hub width in the rear, different bearing IDs. I unlaced the rear, modified the hub to be the same width as the earlier model, as well as fitted the correct 3/4" ID wheel bearings. Then relaced. The front only needed bushings. With that, I have tubeless spoked smoothies on my '06.
However....
They take a special rim liner that makes it nearly impossible to simply switch to using tubes if the liner becomes unavailable. In that event, I will fit one piece alloy wheels. Not easy to find in stock 16" diameter. I like the look of fat tires with wide whitewalls. Just have to wait and see. Maybe keep a stock of the rim liners for down the road!
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