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Hub and Brake Panel Options Both Hubs Purchased Together: $375.00 Both Brake Panels Purchased Together with Dust Seals Installed: $190.00 RIM Options Black Excel Takasago Rims MSRP: $345.98 $320.00 per set Black SM Pro Platinum Rims MSRP: $258.00 $220.00 per set Color Anodized SM Pro Platinum Rims (Red, Gold, Blue, Read more…
Prices subject to change Updated 1/5/2023 Black Excel Takasago Rims Excel Takasago Rim sets – Black – SALE PRICING $320 per pair Black SM Pro Platinum Rims – – SALE PRICING $220 per pair Bulldog HD Spoke Kits – 20% thicker than stock spokes, 50% stronger, made in the U.K. Read more…
Wheels are only as strong as the components used to build the complete wheel. A motorcycle wheel needs an axle, wheel bearings, center spacer, seals, outer spacers and a hub (either cast or CNC machined 6061-T6 billet aluminum) to hold these parts in perfect alignment. If any of these parts Read more…
My build labor is typically $75-$89 per wheel. $75 if all components are brand new for big bikes, or $79-$89 if rebuilding a wheel with one or more used components. I add $20 labor if disassembling a wheel to reuse the hub, spokes, and or rim. Pit bikes are significantly Read more…
I built my first set of motorcycle wheels in 1968 just before I turned 15. Since then, I’ve built several thousands and have learned a few things about the science and physics of spoked motorcycle wheels. Number one: They are incredibly strong for their light weight. And as long as Read more…