Radial Wire Wheels
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Radial Wire Wheels
I'm thinking that I might like to install a 80-100 spoke wheel on the front of my Deuce. I'm partial to the radial spoke design. Problem is, the only co. (American Wire) that I've located who produces a wheel like this is astronomical in price - $1,900. I don't think that I'll be paying that much for a wheel!
Anybody know of other vendors?
Anybody know of other vendors?
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HogPro sells a 40 spoke radial called the Big Fatty.
I have heard some stories about failures of radial spoke wheels. I would investigate it further if I were you.
I have heard some stories about failures of radial spoke wheels. I would investigate it further if I were you.
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I really can't comment with real knowledge about radial spokes on a Harley, but I can about radial spoke wheels on bicycles. I used to race bikes and build wheels. Radial spoke wheels look cool and are slightly more aerodynamic and light....which on bicycles was a big deal before all the new carbon fiber wheels with wings instead of spokes. BUT the radials will not deal with lateral forces well, at all. That will certainly be an issue on the Harley....if you ever plan to turn. I guess if you only go straight, no problem.
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I really can't comment with real knowledge about radial spokes on a Harley, but I can about radial spoke wheels on bicycles. I used to race bikes and build wheels. Radial spoke wheels look cool and are slightly more aerodynamic and light....which on bicycles was a big deal before all the new carbon fiber wheels with wings instead of spokes. BUT the radials will not deal with lateral forces well, at all. That will certainly be an issue on the Harley....if you ever plan to turn. I guess if you only go straight, no problem.
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I really can't comment with real knowledge about radial spokes on a Harley, but I can about radial spoke wheels on bicycles. I used to race bikes and build wheels. Radial spoke wheels look cool and are slightly more aerodynamic and light....which on bicycles was a big deal before all the new carbon fiber wheels with wings instead of spokes. BUT the radials will not deal with lateral forces well, at all. That will certainly be an issue on the Harley....if you ever plan to turn. I guess if you only go straight, no problem.
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RE: Radial Wire Wheels
I'd never heard of a design weakness in radial-spoked wheels, but it makes sense once I think about it.
Yeah, I was after the look. Appearance-wise it would be hard to beat on most any cruiser. I saw Billy Lane hit a pot hole while doing about 80mph on a recent Biker Build-off. Not pretty, but both he and the custom bike made it through without apparant damage.
Thanks, guys. I'll do more research.
Yeah, I was after the look. Appearance-wise it would be hard to beat on most any cruiser. I saw Billy Lane hit a pot hole while doing about 80mph on a recent Biker Build-off. Not pretty, but both he and the custom bike made it through without apparant damage.
Thanks, guys. I'll do more research.
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