Fat Daddy feedback
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Road Warrior
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Fat Daddy feedback
I was looking at the fat daddy rims, but before I do buy what are the cons.? I heard the spokes loosen up, break off and dont take bumps to good... which causes the rims (spokes)to go off balance. any ffeedback is appreciated.
Right now I am only going to get the front, I didn't get a chance to install the bags yet, so I want to see how much of the rim is covered from the bags before I think about buying the rear.
Right now I am only going to get the front, I didn't get a chance to install the bags yet, so I want to see how much of the rim is covered from the bags before I think about buying the rear.
Tourer
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I have never heard ofthose things happening. I am interested if that is the case. I do like the fact you can run tubeless tire with them. My buddy order a pair of powder coated wheels with twisted spokes (not the fat daddys) and the manufacture recomended buying polished stainless spokes over chrome. He indicated in the process of chroming the spokes can become briddle and break.That is all I have heard. If and when I get a pair of fat daddys I will be buying them from ridewright wheels. Very good quality.
Cruiser
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From: Hampshire, UK
RE: Fat Daddy feedback
Great bikes guys,
Moggsy - What rotors have you got there and where did you pick them from? Wheels look great.
Plasmadaddy - Mean bike. Did you import the wheels yourself? If so where from. I work in london, where abouts are you? Yeah, the roads here are BAD!!
The UK weather is killing my laced profiles on my deluxe. How is everyone elses holding up?
Rob
Moggsy - What rotors have you got there and where did you pick them from? Wheels look great.
Plasmadaddy - Mean bike. Did you import the wheels yourself? If so where from. I work in london, where abouts are you? Yeah, the roads here are BAD!!
The UK weather is killing my laced profiles on my deluxe. How is everyone elses holding up?
Rob
Road Captain
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RE: Fat Daddy feedback
No problems on mine!
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Road Warrior
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RE: Fat Daddy feedback
ORIGINAL: deluxe
Great bikes guys,
Moggsy - What rotors have you got there and where did you pick them from? Wheels look great.
Plasmadaddy - Mean bike. Did you import the wheels yourself? If so where from. I work in london, where abouts are you? Yeah, the roads here are BAD!!
The UK weather is killing my laced profiles on my deluxe. How is everyone elses holding up?
Rob
Great bikes guys,
Moggsy - What rotors have you got there and where did you pick them from? Wheels look great.
Plasmadaddy - Mean bike. Did you import the wheels yourself? If so where from. I work in london, where abouts are you? Yeah, the roads here are BAD!!
The UK weather is killing my laced profiles on my deluxe. How is everyone elses holding up?
Rob
Hey Rob
I'm in N W London but I work in the City (not a banker or trader unfortunately!!) how about you?
I had the wheels imported through Nick Gale Customs in Wembley, just round the corner from the Ace Cafe. They took bloody ages but I think they're well worth the wait!
Cheers
Richard
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Road Warrior
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RE: Fat Daddy feedback
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I was looking at the fat daddy rims, but before I do buy what are the cons.? I heard the spokes loosen up, break off and dont take bumps to good... which causes the rims (spokes)to go off balance. any ffeedback is appreciated.
Right now I am only going to get the front, I didn't get a chance to install the bags yet, so I want to see how much of the rim is covered from the bags before I think about buying the rear.
I was looking at the fat daddy rims, but before I do buy what are the cons.? I heard the spokes loosen up, break off and dont take bumps to good... which causes the rims (spokes)to go off balance. any ffeedback is appreciated.
Right now I am only going to get the front, I didn't get a chance to install the bags yet, so I want to see how much of the rim is covered from the bags before I think about buying the rear.
I then bought a set of Hallcraft "Texas Big Spokes." 46 big spokes laced radially, and again like the A.W.W. the spokes were bent at the hub. Mine lasted 3 years. I found 9 cracks in the hub from the spoke holes to the outside of the flange. Again my front rim is fine. I do have a pretty hot 95" motor. I don't know if it was torque or bumps in the road that caused the failure. Hallcrafts went out of business. I'm holding the bag.
I see the Ride Rights hub uses straight spokes and this might eliminate the weak flange problem. I thought about using my Hallcraft front and buying a Ride Right rear,but instead opted for Harley's 80 spoke. I know Harley will be around. I still like the look of those big spokes though!
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Yep - bought Heritage in 2006 with standard laced wheels. Rims & and spokes already visibly pitted - crap quality!!!!. HDconsider thisnot to be down to poor quality materials or workmanship according thier warranty. (read thier manual)Was thinking of purchasing American Wire Wheels 80 or 100 spoke classics with stainless spokes. Anyone had experience of these?