Wheel take-offs
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Wheel take-offs
I'm thinking about looking for some take-off wheels at tax-return time. I have a '10 FLHR with laced wheels, but was thinking about either the stock Road King or Street Glide wheels (and getting them chromed).
Would likely coordinate this with new tires.
How would I likely find local folks who bought new and may be interested in replacing their wheels? Dealers?
Any ideas appreciated.
Would likely coordinate this with new tires.
How would I likely find local folks who bought new and may be interested in replacing their wheels? Dealers?
Any ideas appreciated.
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From: Hornsby, TN
Be particular about who you get to rechrome them. I bought a new takeoff (front) for my 08 and had a company in Adamsville Tn chrome it. Had bearings installed, replaced my front pads (32,000 miles), and left on a 4,000 mile leaf peeking trip. About 500 miles into the trip, developed a SEVERE shudder/pulsation when applying front brake. It got so bad I couldn't use the front at all. Upon my return, replaced the generic pads I had bought for 44.00 on ebay and replaced with Harley pads ($145.00 front and rear). Road tested and had the same problem. Took it to the Harley shop, and they said they could remove the bearing with their fingers, which allowed movement in the front wheel and consequently caused the rotors to warp. I have the extended warranty, and HD paid for new bearings and new rotors. I bought a new HD chrome wheel. When I asked how that happened, they said the rechromer didn't mask the center hole or the lug holes, and that the chemicals had probably eaten enough of the sleeve that the bearings got "loose" in a short time. Made sense to me. My approx $1000.00 wheel and brake job stops my bike like it's supposed to, but it was a lesson hard learned! So again, proceed with caution in your selection of the "chroming" company!!!
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I too am looking to replace my wire spoked wheels with some nine spoke wagon wheels. My bike ia 2004 flhtc. Any out there to sell or make trade?
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Lots of guys selling chromed H-D wagon wheels on ebay, just be sure you get the right bearing size. A lot of those wheels come without any bearings at all. Watch shipping price charged too, can vary from $15 to $60 per wheel.
I'm going tubeless on my RK Classic, and bought a take-off wagon wheel (black) with the 1" bearings my 2004 needs, looks great. Later bikes need 25mm bearings, so be sure you get the right ones.
good luck, and post some pics when you're done.
JR
I'm going tubeless on my RK Classic, and bought a take-off wagon wheel (black) with the 1" bearings my 2004 needs, looks great. Later bikes need 25mm bearings, so be sure you get the right ones.
good luck, and post some pics when you're done.
JR
Last edited by JR-Boston; Jan 9, 2011 at 11:52 AM.
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When I was negotiating my bike I tried to talk my dealer into switching the wire wheels off the new 2010 Classic I bought and substitute regular cast wheels (not chrome) off another bike in the showroom. I figured they jump on it because the wire wheels would be desirable and I'd rather have tubeless tires so I could maybe plug a tire on the side of the road but the dealer wasn't interested at all.
