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About Me
- Gary France
- I live just north of London in the UK. I have two Harley-Davidsons motorcycles and I am fortunate that I have been able to retire early, put away my business suits and then do some of the things I have wanted to do for years!
My H-D Road King
I have two Harley-Davidsons. This black bike is a 2006 Road King called "The Leading Ladies" due to the portraits of 10 1940's and 1950's actresses painted on the bike.
My Custom Harley
Called "Tradewinds" this bike has a H-D engine but almost everything else is custom, made specifically for the bike. It has won a few custom bike shows.
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21 comments:
Nice. I work with a guy that just put these on his custom HD bagger.
Very nice rims and intricate metal work. Can't wait to see them on your bike.
They look great.
Is there a reason for the radial spoking? It makes the wheels a lot stiffer and puts more stress on the spokes. They look pretty heavy so that shouldn't be an issue anyway. Just wondering...
Oooooh very nice.
Those look great! Glad I don't have to clean them :)
I like the bigger spokes.
BeemerGirl - I hope his bagger looks cool with te new wheels.
Michael - thanks for the comment. I too can't wait!
Richard - The simple reason I chose them is they look very cool. The spokes are mega stiff, so I don't see them as being a problem.
Trob - Indeed!
Oz - I am thinking of negotiating a deal with my sons that includes them cleaning the wheels. Let's see what happens.
Shouldnt there be an engine? just saing that is all....
Webster - me too.
Roger - All in good time. You wait till you see it...... !
Art in ... motion.
gorgeous!
VStar Lady – Art indeed. You wait till you see the paint schem I have in mind!
mq01 – Absolutely.
Beautiful wheels indeed, but I'm with motoroz on the cleaning. I HATE cleaning wheels.
Dear Gary:
Very nice wheels... These must have cost a fortune. Now tell the truth, how long will you spend polishing each wheel after getting caught in the rain or after giving the machine a good wash?
Fondest regards,
Jack/reep
Twisted Roads
Those are gorgeous! I see a lot of polishing in your future. But they sure are pretty.
Gary:
the first thing that came into my mind is "how are you going to keep those babies clean?" beauty comes at a price. I took a photo at our recent bike show that eludes your style, long and sleek, with curves . . . I looked at it and thought a "gary france" bike.
bob
Riding the Wet Coast
Canajun – I too hate cleaning wheels, especially a Harley with no centre stand. Last year I bought a jack that goes beneath the bike and lifts both wheels clear of the ground, so turning the wheels is possible. That really helps.
Jack – I won’t spend too long polishing them. I have three sons, all of which I help to support in some way. I reckon that if each repays that support by polishing the wheels just three times a year each, then I get them done properly nine times a year. That should do it for once per month in the riding season.
Dar – Polishing maybe, see response to Jack above. Failing that I can save the money I give to my sons and pay a local kid to do them.
Bob – It won’t be easy keeping them clean, but I have a cunning plan, see above. That is very nice of you, to call me long and sleek, with curves. Although I do fear, the curves are beginning to take over. Oh, wait – you meant the bike!
I would be willing to clean those if you pay for the commute ;-)
Looks promising. What's next?
Can't ever have to many spokes. I like 'em.
Sonja – I book the flights as soon as the wheels need cleaning. Next come the engine. Work has started on this and there will be pictures soon....
Wooley – I agree. Some say less is more. In this case, I say more is more.
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