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| Author: | Pan [ 13 Apr 2018 20:51 ] |
| Post subject: | PM wheels? |
The one thing I wish my bike had is PM wheels, just my opinion but they just look better suited to a Buell. I'm not a fan generally of US stuff and I'm not a Harley lover, so it's an odd thing for me to say but as they look more American they fit better with the overall appearance of the bike. I appreciate that they are higher maintenance than the painted 3 spokers but are there any other drawbacks to them? Are they comparable in weight? Finally what is accepted as the going rate for a decent pair needing a polish ? Ta, Mark |
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| Author: | Maz [ 13 Apr 2018 21:28 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: PM wheels? |
I fuckin' hate PM wheels !......look like something from the 80's that Starsky and Hutch would have on a car, cant stick balancing weights on properly because of all the compound curves and the rear is an absolute bastid to get in or out because the caliper carrier sits inside the hub. Stupid rubber valve stems and a lifetime of polishing unless they're powder coated. You couldn't give me PM wheels for free......did I mention that I fuckin' hate them ? 
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| Author: | Nutah [ 13 Apr 2018 21:31 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: PM wheels? |
fence sitter 
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| Author: | pash [ 13 Apr 2018 21:37 ] |
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PM wheels are awesome... |
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| Author: | x1glider [ 13 Apr 2018 21:51 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: PM wheels? |
Pan wrote: The one thing I wish my bike had is PM wheels, just my opinion but they just look better suited to a Buell. I'm not a fan generally of US stuff and I'm not a Harley lover, so it's an odd thing for me to say but as they look more American they fit better with the overall appearance of the bike. I appreciate that they are higher maintenance than the painted 3 spokers but are there any other drawbacks to them? Are they comparable in weight? Finally what is accepted as the going rate for a decent pair needing a polish ? Ta, Mark PM wheels are love hate thing with me. Loves: Just one. They are 180 wide so I can put on stickier tires that are not available in 170 widths. I like to use the Dunlop Q3. Hates: 1. Heavy. They were made for drag racing applications and are way overbuilt for a normal bike. Optimizing them for a bike under 200 RWHP would result in an easy 3-4 lb weight loss each. 2. Hate fucking polishing them. Can't get inside to where both halves are welded together to clean them. 3. If I was mile munching to the tune of 20,000 miles a year or more, I'd rather have the 170 wide cast alloys. Lots of great all weather sport touring tires come in 170 and are less expensive. |
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| Author: | x1glider [ 13 Apr 2018 21:58 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: PM wheels? |
Maz wrote: cant stick balancing weights on properly because of all the compound curves Stupid rubber valve stems and a lifetime of polishing unless they're powder coated. Just take a grinder to the heavy side of the tire. Balances and shaves weight.  I put metal stems on my PMs. Still holding air just fine after a couple years Look like this: 
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| Author: | pash [ 13 Apr 2018 22:15 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: PM wheels? |
x1glider wrote: Hates: 1. Heavy. They were made for drag racing applications and are way overbuilt for a normal bike. Optimizing them for a bike under 200 RWHP would result in an easy 3-4 lb weight loss each. They are lighter than the cast wheels... viewtopic.php?p=258237#p258237 |
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| Author: | Maz [ 13 Apr 2018 22:21 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: PM wheels? |
Not sure about that......when you add the weight of the steels spacers and the nut/bolt rear disc attachment.....? Either which way, they are hateful bastid things......my mire was re-enforced today because I had to work with them
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| Author: | t965m [ 13 Apr 2018 23:30 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: PM wheels? |
Drink?...anyone?
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| Author: | Pan [ 13 Apr 2018 23:56 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: PM wheels? |
Maz wrote: Not sure about that......when you add the weight of the steels spacers and the nut/bolt rear disc attachment.....? Either which way, they are hateful bastid things......my mire was re-enforced today because I had to work with them You must have some kicking around that you need taking out of your sight for a reasonable price then Maz 
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| Author: | Maz [ 14 Apr 2018 00:17 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: PM wheels? |
Nope, all chucked in the river 
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| Author: | pash [ 14 Apr 2018 06:47 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: PM wheels? |
Pan wrote: Maz wrote: Not sure about that......when you add the weight of the steels spacers and the nut/bolt rear disc attachment.....? Either which way, they are hateful bastid things......my mire was re-enforced today because I had to work with them You must have some kicking around that you need taking out of your sight for a reasonable price then Maz I have a set kicking around... |
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| Author: | jeznewsome [ 14 Apr 2018 08:13 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: PM wheels? |
pash wrote: I have a set kicking around... quelle surprise ...... how many Buells worth of spares do you have Pash? |
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| Author: | Mickrick [ 14 Apr 2018 10:59 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: PM wheels? |
They've never peaked my interest either. They look like a pain to clean between the spokes. I like the cast ones. |
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| Author: | coco [ 14 Apr 2018 13:14 ] |
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Love mine 
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