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Dec 10, 2005 | 03:12 AM

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No Profile Laced Wheels ?

OK, I ordered a Street Glide at the beginning of Oct. with profile laced wheels from the factory. Well the bike has come in and it has the regular wire spoke wheels. Now they want to credit me the difference between these wheels and the profile ( $150.00) The dealer says that the factory won't put any profile laced wheels on any touring bikes at this time, and they don't know why.
So what gives with this? Does anybody know? Thanks for any info!

Greg

Dec 10, 2005 | 06:24 AM

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RE: No Profile Laced Wheels ?

I've seen this come up a couple of times with no difinitive answer. If it's due to a problem with them I'd like to know what to look out for. I have them on my 05 classic, 12k and no sign of trouble yet.

Dec 10, 2005 | 08:37 AM

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RE: No Profile Laced Wheels ?

I have a 05 Ultra w/11000 miles on her with The new profile spoke wheels, there hasn't been any problems that I have noticed.

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Dec 10, 2005 | 10:10 AM

Upswept

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RE: No Profile Laced Wheels ?

It's my understanding that the factory had a supply-demand problem with the wheels. They were too popular and the manufactuer of the wheels couldn't keep up. They will become available after a while when supply catches up.

Dec 10, 2005 | 10:17 AM

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RE: No Profile Laced Wheels ?

I heard the supply-demand problem also. I hope that's the problem anyway because I have them on my RKC.
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Dec 10, 2005 | 12:23 PM

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RE: No Profile Laced Wheels ?

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The dealer says that the factory won't put any profile laced wheels on any touring bikes at this time, and they don't know why.
So what gives with this? Does anybody know? Thanks for any info!

Greg

Do you know if they are putting them on bikes other than the touring bikes? If so, then I would guess that it is a supply problem, and not a wheel problem.

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Bill

Dec 10, 2005 | 03:26 PM

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RE: No Profile Laced Wheels ?

Thanks for the info guys! My friend has them on a '05 Road Glide with 4000 miles with no problems so far. He was kind of worried about any potential problems with them. I figured if there was any problems with them, there probably would be some kind of recall. So hopefully it's just a supply issue. My dilemma now is how to get a set of these wheels and only pay the additional $450.00 for the upgrade. I know if I find some they will want full price and won't take mine in for credit, but I have to try. Thanks

Greg

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Dec 10, 2005 | 08:39 PM

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RE: No Profile Laced Wheels ?

I have the profile laced wheels on my 06 RK Custom and have had no problems with them. I only have a little over 2,000 miles on my bike. I need to figure out how to clean them up good though.
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