How are those new tubeless-laced wheels workin' out?
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How are those new tubeless-laced wheels workin' out?
I was just curious as to how folks that have them on their 2012 bikes are getting along.
Seems like a great way to go looks-wise if they work with no problems, although it may be too soon to tell how they'll hold up over time.
Also, are the rims chromed, or are they just polished aluminum?
Just to clarify, I'm talking about the new tubeless laced wheels that are offered as options on the 2012 bikes from the factory, not aftermarket wheels.
Thanks in advance for any info/opinions.
Seems like a great way to go looks-wise if they work with no problems, although it may be too soon to tell how they'll hold up over time.
Also, are the rims chromed, or are they just polished aluminum?
Just to clarify, I'm talking about the new tubeless laced wheels that are offered as options on the 2012 bikes from the factory, not aftermarket wheels.
Thanks in advance for any info/opinions.
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The Street Glide I test rode before I bought mine had the lace spoked wheel. I believe the lip of the rim is chrome and the spokes are polished. Atleast that is what I think they were when I had them on my Deluxe. They weren't gin to clean....thats for sure.
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I was just curious as to how folks that have them on their 2012 bikes are getting along.
Seems like a great way to go looks-wise if they work with no problems, although it may be too soon to tell how they'll hold up over time.
Also, are the rims chromed, or are they just polished aluminum?
Thanks in advance for any info/opinions.
Seems like a great way to go looks-wise if they work with no problems, although it may be too soon to tell how they'll hold up over time.
Also, are the rims chromed, or are they just polished aluminum?
Thanks in advance for any info/opinions.
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I was just curious as to how folks that have them on their 2012 bikes are getting along.
Seems like a great way to go looks-wise if they work with no problems, although it may be too soon to tell how they'll hold up over time.
Also, are the rims chromed, or are they just polished aluminum?
Thanks in advance for any info/opinions.
Seems like a great way to go looks-wise if they work with no problems, although it may be too soon to tell how they'll hold up over time.
Also, are the rims chromed, or are they just polished aluminum?
Thanks in advance for any info/opinions.
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I'm thinking they are just sealing them with a compound like silicone, and are just the standard laced wheels. I think the tires they use say tubeless, so once you seal the spokes and change out the air valve, you're good to go.
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They actually look nice on the touring bikes, makes them look lighter...if that makes sense.
I am also wondering how they are holding up with the weight of the touring bikes.