I want to change the wheels on my 07 FLHR. I am considering either chrome RKC rims or a set of wire wheels from one of the big touring bikes.
I like the look of wire wheels better than the five spoke RKC wheels, but I have heard negitive reports about wire wheels on touring bikes.
I have wire wheels on the front of 2 of my Sportsers and have no problem with those other than you have to check the air pressure all the time.
Let me hear about your experiances with wire wheels on touring bikes and alsohow many miles did you ride your bike on wires.
Thank You Jeff

 

Man I love wire wheels. If I didnt live on a dirt road Id have a set. Especially the smooth rim style. 40 Spoke at most....Oooooo-Weeee stitch jones.

 

Biggest disadvantage in my mind is the need to run a tube. Makes on-the-road repairs enormously more complicated.

 

I've owned several motorcycles with them and never had any problems. I had a 72 FLH and my current FLHRC with wire wheels and can't really tell you if there was any difference in the ride and handling as compared with an 89 FLH that I owned that had solid rims. Same as you, I check tire pressure more frequently and always check spoke tension.
Yeah they're a P.I.T.A. to keep clean but I love the look, especially on those sunny days !

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The new tubeless spoke rims should eliminate the roadside repair issue. The local dealer was talking them up because the look nice. However, coming from a high humidity area of the country I didn't like them on my Sporty or Springer because they suck to clean. Bought a solid Fatboy rear rim for my springer just to speed cleaning.

 

Pro: Look great

Con: Sucks *** to keep clea

I will not have them again, I'm to lazy to spend the time on keeping them clean

 

Get yourself a set of Fat Daddy 50 Radial Spokes and you can run them tubeless. Ridewright makes them for Hog Pro and you can save a good bit of cash.

Here's a link (they call them the "Big Fatty") http://www.hogpro.com/showsubcat2.ph...mp;subcatid=31

BM

 

What cons?

 

Iloved the laced wheelson my RKC, BUT I changed to tubeless I was riding down to Vafrom NYand got a rear flat[:@]on Rt 13 inMd It wasnt one of mymore enjoyablerides. I finelly got to where I was going the next day after a tow to the local HD Shop, hoteland a lot of $$$ later So I like tubeless better now
NowI dont worry as much JMO

 

Look great and dirt just matches the rest of bike tubes are easier to pop the tirebead back on.
Always had good luc, just check. but someone will post how dangerous..ect.