Advice on some new rims for a Train
R.I.P. BROTHER
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Colorado Springs
I tried and tried with that derned Russian at HD wheels and just couldnt get the money right.
I rolled the bones and won with DNA.
When I say rolled the bones its because fvckin' with them is a gamble. No doubt about it.
If money wasnt the driving force I may have bellied up with the cash and ran with big Ruskie.....Just couldnt see spending almost 2K on the old Biatch!!!
I rolled the bones and won with DNA.
When I say rolled the bones its because fvckin' with them is a gamble. No doubt about it.
If money wasnt the driving force I may have bellied up with the cash and ran with big Ruskie.....Just couldnt see spending almost 2K on the old Biatch!!!
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Tourer
Joined: May 2008
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From: Denver, CO
Good deal Carmell, Im in Macomb county. But I hate Michigan..lol. Currently in Iraq working to get my *** outta there.
Chaz, I call the HDW a couple weeks ago they priced me I think 900 for each wheel.
Chaz, I call the HDW a couple weeks ago they priced me I think 900 for each wheel.
R.I.P. BROTHER
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Colorado Springs
Sounds about right...
I dont like cheap parts anymore than the next guy but dang my bike aint no show bike and I ride the fvcker...I just couldnt justify the 2 grand for a set of spoked wheels.
I'm an offroad guy at heart and have had many dealings in the past with DNA wheels as they are the go-to wheel if you wanna bling out your MX-er or taco a wheel.
But man...That E-Bay store is pure evil. Worse than evil.
With what I have gleaned here I guess if I had an 07+ bike I wouldnt even gambles on that chit not fitting. I would pull thy trigger with Russian Bob and drop the 2K like it was hot.
The dude dosent like negotiating. I negotiate on every single piece I buy on my bike. Every piece. Every time.
I dont like cheap parts anymore than the next guy but dang my bike aint no show bike and I ride the fvcker...I just couldnt justify the 2 grand for a set of spoked wheels.
I'm an offroad guy at heart and have had many dealings in the past with DNA wheels as they are the go-to wheel if you wanna bling out your MX-er or taco a wheel.
But man...That E-Bay store is pure evil. Worse than evil.
With what I have gleaned here I guess if I had an 07+ bike I wouldnt even gambles on that chit not fitting. I would pull thy trigger with Russian Bob and drop the 2K like it was hot.
The dude dosent like negotiating. I negotiate on every single piece I buy on my bike. Every piece. Every time.
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Southern NH
I email dna directly and her told me straight out they dont have wheels that fit my 08. So atleast they were straight forward with that.
Emails hd wheels and its gonna be $800 for a completly black 40 spoke 18x5.5 I really wasnt hopin to spend that much on 1 wheel. But i want spoke wheels pretty bad.
Emails hd wheels and its gonna be $800 for a completly black 40 spoke 18x5.5 I really wasnt hopin to spend that much on 1 wheel. But i want spoke wheels pretty bad.
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Carpentersville , IL
I ordered an 18x5.5 chrome 40 spoke for my 08 train from DNA through the retards at Mototeks. My plan was to get the DNA and my front stocker PC'd black but little did I know the DNA wheel comes sealed. Getting the seal off is gonna be a pain in the *** so getting them PC'd is gonna be a winter project. If you can, try to order it unsealed and run a tube after you get them coated.
As far as fitting its just a matter of getting some new spacers. The new DNA wheel with the pulley spacer is the exact same width as the stocker. The outside of bearing to outside of bearing on the DNA is about 3/8" shorter than the stock wheel so thats the reason for needing new spacers. Shouldn't really be a big problem...
My tire should be here tomorrow so I should have pics in a few days. Still waiting on some parts I had PC'd and have to get my new bars wired up.
As far as fitting its just a matter of getting some new spacers. The new DNA wheel with the pulley spacer is the exact same width as the stocker. The outside of bearing to outside of bearing on the DNA is about 3/8" shorter than the stock wheel so thats the reason for needing new spacers. Shouldn't really be a big problem...
My tire should be here tomorrow so I should have pics in a few days. Still waiting on some parts I had PC'd and have to get my new bars wired up.
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Carpentersville , IL
Just read through Carmell RKC's link on page 2 and it seems the DNA wheel is EXACTLY the same dimensions as the HD wheel per Carmell's description of the pulley spacer and new spacer needed on the pulley side. Im not understanding why the DNA wont work on 07+ bikes???
I wanted to order some HD wheels or blackbikewheels but when I found out the price for frick'n spoked wheels I said F it and went the cheap route. DNA wheel was $600 cheaper than HDwheels. Im also gonna bet this wheel won't fall apart at speed and nobody will know that I cheaped out...
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Tacoma, WA
HDWheels knows there sh*t. This is my second set from them and they are bombproof. My bro ordered a set of 120 spokes for his roadking and they were ripped off form his doorstep. Andrea at HDwheels had another set to him in a couple of weeks. Great customer service and no issues.
I am sure other companies do a great job and are less expensive, but HDwheels are no joke...
I am sure other companies do a great job and are less expensive, but HDwheels are no joke...
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R.I.P. BROTHER
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Colorado Springs
Hey Chaz. I will definately get some pics up and explain what I do to get the fitment right.
Just read through Carmell RKC's link on page 2 and it seems the DNA wheel is EXACTLY the same dimensions as the HD wheel per Carmell's description of the pulley spacer and new spacer needed on the pulley side. Im not understanding why the DNA wont work on 07+ bikes???
I wanted to order some HD wheels or blackbikewheels but when I found out the price for frick'n spoked wheels I said F it and went the cheap route. DNA wheel was $600 cheaper than HDwheels. Im also gonna bet this wheel won't fall apart at speed and nobody will know that I cheaped out...
Just read through Carmell RKC's link on page 2 and it seems the DNA wheel is EXACTLY the same dimensions as the HD wheel per Carmell's description of the pulley spacer and new spacer needed on the pulley side. Im not understanding why the DNA wont work on 07+ bikes???
I wanted to order some HD wheels or blackbikewheels but when I found out the price for frick'n spoked wheels I said F it and went the cheap route. DNA wheel was $600 cheaper than HDwheels. Im also gonna bet this wheel won't fall apart at speed and nobody will know that I cheaped out...
I have beat the crap outta my DNA's. Lowered bike, big slamming pothole shots, modded motor mega TQ to the hub...Nary an issue. Nary a leak, nary a wobble. DNA's are good. If you can make em' fit....I think they like to send out the wrong ones...Like alot.