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1st Gen Valkyrie Wheels

Started by Chuckman, Wed 29, Apr 2020, 15:16:42

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Chuckman

I am wondering if anyone of you have information on a business or individual that sells aftermarket Valkyyrie wheels?
Or if wheels from other bikes may work?
I have been searching online, made phone calls to places all over the country, and I have had no luck at all.
Thanks in advance for your time.

:cooldude:

f6john

There were a few early on but none anymore. Apparently very few sets were sold because I almost never see any. For a short time RC Components in Bowling Green Ky made some but me being the cheap scoundrel I am never pulled the trigger. I don't know of any crossover that would work either.

3fan4life

The best option is to have the old wheels powder coated.
1 Corinthians 1:18


h13man

Honda Shadow 1100 Tourer has a 10 spoke 16". Might be able to flip it over and use it? Front is a 18" single disc, probably not an option but hell ole' KZ900's were single disc up front and drum rear.  ;D

steveB (VRCC UK)

You could try https://www.roadstyler.com/en/shop/ they are in Poland so import and shipping may make it expensive.

Chuckman

Quote from: 3fan4life on Wed 29, Apr 2020, 21:46:11
The best option is to have the old wheels powder coated.

I have a business about a mile from me that quoted chroming them for $150 a wheel.  I may just go that route.
Thanks all!

Skinhead

Quote from: Chuckman on Thu 30, Apr 2020, 07:54:58
Quote from: 3fan4life on Wed 29, Apr 2020, 21:46:11
The best option is to have the old wheels powder coated.

I have a business about a mile from me that quoted chroming them for $150 a wheel.  I may just go that route.
Thanks all!

Where is that?  You may be able to get them a significant amount of business if they do a good, quality job.  I'm sure there are many here that will jump on that price.

Friendsville, TN - Troy, MI

The emperor has no clothes

Quote from: Chuckman on Thu 30, Apr 2020, 07:54:58
Quote from: 3fan4life on Wed 29, Apr 2020, 21:46:11
The best option is to have the old wheels powder coated.

I have a business about a mile from me that quoted chroming them for $150 a wheel.  I may just go that route.
Thanks all!
That sounds like a pretty good price. Have you seen their work ? And, where do you live ?

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Quote from: Skinhead on Thu 30, Apr 2020, 08:49:13
Quote from: Chuckman on Thu 30, Apr 2020, 07:54:58
Quote from: 3fan4life on Wed 29, Apr 2020, 21:46:11
The best option is to have the old wheels powder coated.

I have a business about a mile from me that quoted chroming them for $150 a wheel.  I may just go that route.
Thanks all!

Where is that?  You may be able to get them a significant amount of business if they do a good, quality job.  I'm sure there are many here that will jump on that price.

:cooldude:

henry 008

Quote from: Chuckman on Thu 30, Apr 2020, 07:54:58
Quote from: 3fan4life on Wed 29, Apr 2020, 21:46:11
The best option is to have the old wheels powder coated.

I have a business about a mile from me that quoted chroming them for $150 a wheel.  I may just go that route.
Thanks all!

heck, a couple years ago i paid $100 ea to get them polished!
Safe Winds... Brother


3fan4life

Quote from: Chuckman on Thu 30, Apr 2020, 07:54:58
Quote from: 3fan4life on Wed 29, Apr 2020, 21:46:11
The best option is to have the old wheels powder coated.

I have a business about a mile from me that quoted chroming them for $150 a wheel.  I may just go that route.
Thanks all!


Share their info please.

I have 2 sets of wheels that I'd be glad to have chromed for that price.
1 Corinthians 1:18


old2soon

       Query atticrat-Bob Smith-on this. He may or may not be of some help there. After being in his shop area I'm inclined to believe he can help. RIDE SAFE.
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mello dude

Quote from: Chuckman on Thu 30, Apr 2020, 07:54:58
Quote from: 3fan4life on Wed 29, Apr 2020, 21:46:11
The best option is to have the old wheels powder coated.

I have a business about a mile from me that quoted chroming them for $150 a wheel.  I may just go that route.
Thanks all!

That's a incredible price, almost too cheap... what quality will you get?
* There's someone in my head, but it's not me.......
* Mr. Murphy was an optimist....
* There's a very fine line between Insanity and Genius.....
* My get up and go, must have got up and went.....

MAD6Gun

 I'm in the process of getting mine polished and clear coated. I decided to paint the "spoke" area of the wheels blue to match my bike. But first I have to get them polished. Been talking to local power coating guy who is going to try some new process he has to clear them without powder. I will post pics and let you know how it works.

hubcapsc

Quote from: MAD6Gun on Fri 01, May 2020, 08:18:13
I'm in the process of getting mine polished and clear coated. I decided to paint the "spoke" area of the wheels blue to match my bike. But first I have to get them polished. Been talking to local power coating guy who is going to try some new process he has to clear them without powder. I will post pics and let you know how it works.

Good luck, and do let us know... you see the ones Honda clear coated in 2003 or whatever
sometimes and they still look great.

-Mike

The emperor has no clothes

Quote from: hubcapsc on Fri 01, May 2020, 08:20:58
Quote from: MAD6Gun on Fri 01, May 2020, 08:18:13
I'm in the process of getting mine polished and clear coated. I decided to paint the "spoke" area of the wheels blue to match my bike. But first I have to get them polished. Been talking to local power coating guy who is going to try some new process he has to clear them without powder. I will post pics and let you know how it works.

Good luck, and do let us know... you see the ones Honda clear coated in 2003 or whatever
sometimes and they still look great.

-Mike
01-03, they do look good. You have to be careful when mounting tires though.