Changed front wheel:problem or not?
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Changed front wheel:problem or not?
I replaced my stock 2010 from wheel on my EG with a stock 10 spoke wheel from a 2014 ultra limited because I was tired of fighting the valve stem to check the air in the tire.
I immediately noticed the steering felt lighter than before.
When I went back to the dealer with my car to pick up the old rim I noticed a substantial difference in weight compared to the new rim.
I'm sure I'll get used to the difference I feel while riding but I'm wondering if I created a problem.
The dealer didn't indicate any problems with the swap but I don't always believe everything they tell me. Lol
Has anyone experienced this when changing wheels.
I immediately noticed the steering felt lighter than before.
When I went back to the dealer with my car to pick up the old rim I noticed a substantial difference in weight compared to the new rim.
I'm sure I'll get used to the difference I feel while riding but I'm wondering if I created a problem.
The dealer didn't indicate any problems with the swap but I don't always believe everything they tell me. Lol
Has anyone experienced this when changing wheels.
Last edited by Streetrunner; Mar 17, 2016 at 05:48 PM.
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Replacing stock rims with lighter ones is a very common performance modification. Use of materials like magnesium and carbon fiber starts to cost some real dollars, but some justify it because of the reduction of unsprung weight.
Unless there is a geometry change associated with the swap, you are simply experiencing the different feel of lighter steering and different suspension reaction to road irregularities, due to less unsprung weight on the front wheel of your bike.
All the best,
Shane
Unless there is a geometry change associated with the swap, you are simply experiencing the different feel of lighter steering and different suspension reaction to road irregularities, due to less unsprung weight on the front wheel of your bike.
All the best,
Shane
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Replacing stock rims with lighter ones is a very common performance modification. Use of materials like magnesium and carbon fiber starts to cost some real dollars, but some justify it because of the reduction of unsprung weight.
Unless there is a geometry change associated with the swap, you are simply experiencing the different feel of lighter steering and different suspension reaction to road irregularities, due to less unsprung weight on the front wheel of your bike.
All the best,
Shane
Unless there is a geometry change associated with the swap, you are simply experiencing the different feel of lighter steering and different suspension reaction to road irregularities, due to less unsprung weight on the front wheel of your bike.
All the best,
Shane
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You'll be fine - wise choice! Many of the Harley wheels over the last 20 years or so are inherently heavy, a triumph of style over common sense. Having said that I'm very proud of my Deuce solid disc rear and SG front, in my ole Glide! Both wheels are gorgeous to my eyes, but to me as an engineer are a disaster for being far too heavy and wasteful in their use of metal. By contrast you now have a suger-free zero calories front wheel, so enjoy your new freedom!
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99% of "weird feelings" and steering/handling issues can be solved by routinely checking (and maintaining) correct tire pressures.
We only have 2 of them, some of us have tubes.... Some are fat, some are skinny. Some are tall and some are short.
No, I'm not referring to women
We only have 2 of them, some of us have tubes.... Some are fat, some are skinny. Some are tall and some are short.
No, I'm not referring to women