thinking of buying a set of these. does anyone here have a set. do they keep good air pressure or do they leak some

 

you mean the smooth laced wheels like on my RK? they aren't any different than the 28 fin cast ones. Joe

 

I have heard they do well. Introduced on the 2012 models, they have an inner liner that has the valve stem in it that seals the spoke heads, and must be replaced when you replace the tires.
Interesting option. I have asked if you could just install the inner liner on the 2011 RKC spoke wheels and get different answers from everyone at the dealers.
Weird.

 

I have them on my '12 SG. I can't say with 100% certainty, but here's my recent experience. I just picked up my bike from the dealer yesterday after performing a Stage 1 download. I'd just had a service done on the bike 680 miles ago. So when I pick up the bike yesterday, for a download (nothing to do with a typical service) they made the comment that I need to watch my tire pressure as they were low. Huh? So, if I assume 680 miles ago they did a service which would have included checking/adjusting air pressure, it's lost enough in 680 miles of riding to warrant a comment from the tech. I'm very appreciateive, don't get me wrong.

In the last 12 years I've had 3 different bikes that have had various combinations of lace (tube) and cast (tubless) rims. In all those bikes and all those miles while not being a fastedious tire air pressure checker, did I ever have a problem or was I told by the tech my air was low. So, what I'm left to assume is that the tubless spokes, on my bike, are inclined to lose air at a pace that is faster than I've ever experienced, and would care to have. Again, nothing scientific, but that's my deduction and conclusion from my recent experience.

I will become more fastedious about checking my air pressure it seems. YMMV

 

I've had these wheels since March 2012 (that's when I bought it). I have added air to each tire once. Not bad for 10 months and 6,200 miles.

I want to see the inside of the rim when I put new tires on.

 

When I bought my 12 SG last year I wish I would have paid the extra $450 to get these on. For me I just like the look of spokes. To late now. I guy just sold a set for $550 in the classified section. You just missed a good deal

 

I have them on my 12 Road Glide. The MOCO replaced the back one because of a crappy
chrome job ( chrome was flaking off ) Dealer installed a new one also had to replace the
tire because of a big crack in the tread (6000 miles on tire and rim) got about 20 miles from
dealer and tire went down they came out and picked up bike and ended up putting tube in
rear. Do they leak down yes but if you like them that is the price you have to pay. Bought
the bike in July of 2011 and over the winter before they replaced the wheel the tire went
flat sitting in the shed.

 

My 2012 RKC has the tubeless rims. They hold air pressure real well. No issues for me at all.

 

I know this is an old thread the contents are still valid today. My factory chromed alum laced tubeless spoke wheels also hold air extremely well in fact I have only needed to check air before bringing it out of storage, never had to add any air to present day 3 years now.

Have 12,000 on the clock and looking for new tires, hope the dealer can keep them tubeless. Like the idea to plug it on the road for a quick fix!

B Bop

2012 FLHR (Road King) Ember Red Sunglo & Merlo
Cruise Control, ABS, Chrome Aluminum Profile Laced Spoke Tubeless Wheels, Security Package, Saddle Bag LED Lid Spoilers, and an array of accessories that increases its nostalgic appearance & performance

 

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