Laced Wheels
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Joined: Dec 2005
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RE: Laced Wheels
My 18" 80 spoke wheels were tubeless. They were made by American Wire Wheel, but all of the major wheel sources offer to make the spoke wheels tubeless. Never had a problem with mine, but I'm sure they are not without their downside.
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 232
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From: Virginia
RE: Laced Wheels
ORIGINAL: Beemervet
Oh fer cryin' out loud! If you like laced wheels, buy 'em and ride 'em. Life is too short to worry about what might happen. You guys act like anyone without mag wheels is doomed. How did the world survive over a hundred years of laced motorcycle wheels?
Otherwise, always wear a helmet just in case you get hit by a meteorite.
Ride fast, take chances.
Oh fer cryin' out loud! If you like laced wheels, buy 'em and ride 'em. Life is too short to worry about what might happen. You guys act like anyone without mag wheels is doomed. How did the world survive over a hundred years of laced motorcycle wheels?
Otherwise, always wear a helmet just in case you get hit by a meteorite.
Ride fast, take chances.
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Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 11,463
Likes: 2,990
From: Charleston, SC
RE: Laced Wheels
Funny as hell and true...
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ORIGINAL: Beemervet
Oh fer cryin' out loud! If you like laced wheels, buy 'em and ride 'em. Life is too short to worry about what might happen. You guys act like anyone without mag wheels is doomed. How did the world survive over a hundred years of laced motorcycle wheels?
Otherwise, always wear a helmet just in case you get hit by a meteorite.
Ride fast, take chances.
Oh fer cryin' out loud! If you like laced wheels, buy 'em and ride 'em. Life is too short to worry about what might happen. You guys act like anyone without mag wheels is doomed. How did the world survive over a hundred years of laced motorcycle wheels?
Otherwise, always wear a helmet just in case you get hit by a meteorite.
Ride fast, take chances.
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,220
Likes: 2
From: iowa
RE: Laced Wheels
Being able to fix the flat on the side of the road is great. I have had to do this on 3 occasions that I can recall. But, I don't consider the this a permanent fix. Even when I get a flat in a cage I make sure that the plugged tire goes to the rear. And that is to reduce the chance of the plug giving way at an in-opportune time. On a bike I don't care if it is front or rear it comes off my bike. So, if youdecide tochange the plugged tire, you may make it to the dealer an hour or two ahead of me but who cares. Then you have a reason to look at all the cool stuff they have on hand.
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Road Master
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 869
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From: New York
RE: Laced Wheels
Thanks all for the words of wisdom, except for your guys that sided with the better half, even though she's probably right. Man...you sold me out quick, she's LOL.
I'm not worried about the '07 issues, bikes got warranty. Besides, I've fixed or tinkered with everything else I ever owned.
Life to short to stand on the sidelines!!!!
Merry Christmas
I'm not worried about the '07 issues, bikes got warranty. Besides, I've fixed or tinkered with everything else I ever owned.
Life to short to stand on the sidelines!!!!
Merry Christmas
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 2,253
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From: Southeastern Michigan
RE: Laced Wheels
Hey Ezlife, When you get your laced wheels, don't foget to get a nice motorcycle lift, makes the cleaning a ton easier
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Tourer
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 363
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From: Pennsylvania
RE: Laced Wheels
I have laced on my Ultra and also had laced on my previous bike. Love the look. Have road through dozens of states with no problems. If I get a flat, so be it. Nothing beats the look of the chrome spokes.
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