I picked up RK a month or so ago, the wheels are just ugly. They were not maintained well @ all. I just shelled out $10k for the bike, plus 2 new tires and a sissy bar (400+). I am not trying to buy new wheels. But the old ones are so ugly. So I find this guy on eBay who powder coats wheels sends them to you and u send ur old ones. Requires a deposit blah blah and 100 bucks of shipping plus his ripoff powder coating fee. I remembered a local guy on my old Mustang forum who does this himself. I bring the wheels to him $75.00 a each, he can do the same black color. My real question is this is what they will look like, do you like? I think a little bit of black will offset the white color of the bike and all the chrome. I just wanna make sure its not hideous. Or just wait and save up for new badazz wheels which I will never get back the cost when and if I ever sell the bike.





Pic of the old wheels best I have...

 

My personal opinion ... they look better like they are. I don't think solid black on that bike would do it for me.

 

Get rid of the maid who must cost you a fortune and put money aside to buy the wheels of your dreams.

 

You've done them, so install them! I have plain black gloss wheels and, bearing in mind you can't see a great deal of them, they are fine. You have black tyres, seat and bags, so the wheels will fit in OK IMHO!

 

I think that you should have the wheel powdercoated on the rough areas, leave the outer rim and oval area chrome. They will look damn good then.

 

I didn't have it done yet! The wheels pictured are what the wheels would look like IF I did it. So far I think you guys are talking me out of it which I dont mind. Its gonna be a hassle.

 

go for it,they will look better power coated

 

The only word of caution I would give is to be careful when considering a high-gloss black powder.

The glossy coating will show wear (become un-glossy) over time due to proximity to the road/dirt/brake dust/etc. Most GOOD powder coaters will discourage using that finish on wheels. A semi-gloss or satin finish will maintain appearance over the long term.

This, of course, is based on amount miles ridden and weather conditions in your area.

 

I'm not a fan of them SG Airstrike wheels but they may look ok black on your bike?

 

Leave the first guy alone. go with someone you know, I've had 2 frames powdercoated by the same dude. Went with the high gloss. Jumpman is right, it can chip after some wear, which mine get plenty of, so I'd go satin black next time. Don't recall what I paid, reasonable, and I picked up and delivered cause he was local.