and another DNA wheel leak..
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Road Master
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From: lancaster,ca
I will have to check that stuff out..I'm sure the next time they change my tire they will love me! LOL
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It could be the valve stem. I had a set of these wheels on my softail and had the same issue on the front after I had the tire changed the first time. Tubed it. There is a reason we only sell spoke wheels tubed here at HogPro. No one wants to deal with this issue should it occur.
I won't bad mouth any brands here, but there are certain brands I do not sell and there is always a good reason from a business perspective. A little extra thought on product can save a lot of unhappy customers and headaches in the long run which equates to saving time and money. I want happy customers all day long and will tailor what I sell to help me meet these needs. If you need it tubed you know we can do it for you. Price of the tube ($15 or so)and one hour labor ($87.50) Justin.
I won't bad mouth any brands here, but there are certain brands I do not sell and there is always a good reason from a business perspective. A little extra thought on product can save a lot of unhappy customers and headaches in the long run which equates to saving time and money. I want happy customers all day long and will tailor what I sell to help me meet these needs. If you need it tubed you know we can do it for you. Price of the tube ($15 or so)and one hour labor ($87.50) Justin.
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I'm running the Ride Wrights on my '09 Road Glide and my rear has leaked from Day 1.
Matter of fact, I have several issues with these wheels and when speaking to the manufacturer rep, they basically told me I didn't know what I was talking about.
The front hub spacer was cut about 1/8" too short causing the bearing to seat too far in which created a caliper/rotor rubbing issue.
The rear wheel was assembled backwards. The valve stem is on the leaning/kickstand side of the wheel which makes it a bitch to check tire pressure. This is the ONLY wheel I've ever seen assembled this way.
The rear wheel tubeless sealant has leaked from Day 1.
This may not seem like much to bellyache about, but these are $3500 custom powdercoated wheels. For $3500 wheels, I think they should be perfect right out of the box!
Never again will I buy or recommend this brand.
Matter of fact, I have several issues with these wheels and when speaking to the manufacturer rep, they basically told me I didn't know what I was talking about.
The front hub spacer was cut about 1/8" too short causing the bearing to seat too far in which created a caliper/rotor rubbing issue.
The rear wheel was assembled backwards. The valve stem is on the leaning/kickstand side of the wheel which makes it a bitch to check tire pressure. This is the ONLY wheel I've ever seen assembled this way.
The rear wheel tubeless sealant has leaked from Day 1.
This may not seem like much to bellyache about, but these are $3500 custom powdercoated wheels. For $3500 wheels, I think they should be perfect right out of the box!
Never again will I buy or recommend this brand.
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From: Pocahontas, IL
Interesting to hear Badpiggy. Seems like Hogpro is right about a tube from the beginning and it doesn't seem to be the brand.
OP...glad it you found the problem. I'm going to order that same wheel real soon. Looks good on your motorcycle.
OP...glad it you found the problem. I'm going to order that same wheel real soon. Looks good on your motorcycle.
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It could be the valve stem. I had a set of these wheels on my softail and had the same issue on the front after I had the tire changed the first time. Tubed it. There is a reason we only sell spoke wheels tubed here at HogPro. No one wants to deal with this issue should it occur.
I won't bad mouth any brands here, but there are certain brands I do not sell and there is always a good reason from a business perspective. A little extra thought on product can save a lot of unhappy customers and headaches in the long run which equates to saving time and money. I want happy customers all day long and will tailor what I sell to help me meet these needs. If you need it tubed you know we can do it for you. Price of the tube ($15 or so)and one hour labor ($87.50) Justin.
I won't bad mouth any brands here, but there are certain brands I do not sell and there is always a good reason from a business perspective. A little extra thought on product can save a lot of unhappy customers and headaches in the long run which equates to saving time and money. I want happy customers all day long and will tailor what I sell to help me meet these needs. If you need it tubed you know we can do it for you. Price of the tube ($15 or so)and one hour labor ($87.50) Justin.
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Road Master
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From: lancaster,ca
I know that but I think you have to put the beads in the tube itself..? Looks like a real pain in the ***
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From: lancaster,ca
I got a great idea!! You guys should sell the tubes with the beads already in them!! LoL, more than likely I will be down there tomorrow or Friday to get a tube put in.. That way you can put the dyna beads in!!