Subject: Re: Solid wheels?
Author: Greg Field
Date: Feb 16, 2005, 8:34 AM
Post ID: 1718401595
Blue and white paint? If so, that's almost certainly Eldon Brown's
bike. May have been my photos of it, too. Those wheels are VERY heavy,
about 45 lb each, minus tire and brake hub.
If you really like the look, go to a Harley dealer, seeking takeoffs
from a recent Fat Boy model and adapt them. No need to fear the
handling effects, but it will have some. . That's why there are so many
take-offs available.
GF
On Tuesday, February 15, 2005, at 05:48 PM, AJ Huff wrote:
| Your free subscription is supported by today's sponsor: ------------------------------------------------------------------- Like music? Get a CD player on us. Click here. http://click.topica.com/caac8ucb1dfltb6KFeCa/PermissionData ------------------------------------------------------------------- I saw a picture today of a 1939 knucklehead with solid wheels, no spokes. They were painted to match the paint scheme of the bike and I thought it was a sharp look. YMMV of course. Is there a reason other than cosmetic for spokes versus a solid wheel? In my mind I see solid wheels as turning a bike into a giant sail and making control difficult, especially with a cross wind. But I don't know enough for sure. I was thinking it would be a good look on a loop, unique, contrasting colors rather than chrome. AJ Huff '71 Ambassador Three Rivers, MI Your free subscription is supported by today's sponsor: ------------------------------------------------------------------- We have the 42 Inch Plasma TV you've been looking for!! Sony or Panasonic 42 Inch Plasma Wide Screen TV's. Put one up on your wall today! Click Below http://click.topica.com/caac8uBb1dfltb6KFeCf/ExclusiveRewards ------------------------------------------------------------------- |