Dates on 16 inch interchangeable Harley Big twin wheels.

[upsrod]

Don't believe everything in that book. It states ALL 63-80 are safety bead. NOT true. Hands down
the best reference book we have but not perfect. Do your own research as well.....Rod

[portagepan]

I think the reason the book shows that rim only because it was all that was available, and was used as a replacement for all former years. Sonds reasonable anyway, doesn't it?
Mike

[koanes]

The first couple of years the rim style type C in Ralphs illustration also had the -62 #. I have never seen an original 69 with that style rim, and have never had a 67-72 style hub with that rim.

[portagepan]

Final word?

OK, there is some good feedback so far, but isn't this site supposd to give the final word? I am waiting for the people who judge these bikes and know exactly what is right to respond one time only. I have a 1965 Harley Davdson FLH. What exact wheel is right, with what markings inside, and does it have the rounded edge, and safety bead? What exact finish are the star hub outer parts, including the plate and cover, and the screws? Thank you.
Mike

[portagepan]

Well, I just talked to Jim from Mendon, Oh. and since he sold these new I was glad to talk to him. He said the 62 pt# is correct for 63 up, at least for a few years. He is going to check the other info for me, but he also was questioning the availability of the safety bead on the late panheads. The star hub covers were parkerized gray/black. But the factory painted them black, and the screws were most likely parkerized, is what I am getting. But I am NOT SURE! The story continues................. Mike

[rbenash]

Here's a pic of the original rims on my '65:

[upsrod]

Ray,
Your 65 must be a very early bike with the step still
in the shock cams!

Rod

[rbenash]

Hi Rod - here's the SN:

[Chris Haynes]

That looks a lot better than it did the last time I saw it.

[rbenash]

Ha - you took the bait Chris I was wondering whether you would remember that! The whole bike is looking great now. Should have it back in a couple weeks. Probably a little late for Oley - but you guys will probably get a chance to pick it apart for me this season. Might get it up to the New York meet for judging. It was running on the dyno in the background when Paul Friebus called me last week. All together except for the bags, should be good to go once they are done.

[portagepan]

Can't really tell

Can't really tell anything about the wheel in the picture. What about the star hub cover. Looks awful light colored. Everyone has been telling me they were parkerized at the factory, but then painted black. I am still waiting for a senior judge to make a solid statement on this.
Mike

[rbenash]

Original hub in that photo too. Nothing was done as far as finish except repainting the black parts black. Everything else was just cleaned up after rebuilding the hubs. They were as you see them. So can't speak to anything more than that. Let's see what the experts say.

[Chris Haynes]

Parkerized star cover is correct.

[Underdoggie]

That looks a lot better than it did the last time I saw it.

That little "dent" in the case just above the 5, my 65fl has exactly the same dent in the same place. What do you think it is?

[rbenash]

Hey John! Good to see you again. I have no clue really. Maybe Chris would know. BTW - curious to see what your star hub cover looks like, can you take a photo? Forgetting what your SN is?