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Old Mar 12, 2024 | 03:23 PM
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I am wanting to ditch my spoke wheels and get something I can go tubeless. Checking prices at bike week seems outrageous. Anyone got any suggestions on some wheels that are more affordable. I was quoted anywhere from 3 to 4k+. Ouch!!
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Unless you buy used of eBay...

A new, quality aftermarket wheel will cost you around $1400 and up......

However, if you wanted to use an OEM HD wheel, if you can find one to fit, a new wheel will cost you $650 and up...
 
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As you've discovered, bike week events are probably not the best place for bargain shoppers. Thousands of out of town bikers roll in with pockets full of cash for a weeklong good time. Vendors are looking to get their share of that cash. It's the American way.
I put RC Components wheels on my 2002 Fat Boy way back in 2005 or so. They ran about $950 a wheel way back then even with a price break from a friend who owned an indie shop. They would have been nearer $1100 per.
 

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Thanks for the info, I’ll check them out.
 
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I put HD turbine wheels on my street glide. It cost me about $1800 per axle including tires, bearings and matching rotors (front). Ebay has a lot of used wheels and I have found several independents that purchase new HD take-offs and resaile them on Craigslist. Facebook has some occasionaly. If you know what you want, have part numbers and are patient, you can find what you're looking for.
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You know you can tape the wheels to seal then and then run without a tube?

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