57 Wheels

[Bob59]

Hello all,
I'm in need of a set of wheels for my 57 pan. What are my options out there, can you steer me in a good direction. I would like to keep the bike original if possible.

Thanks Bob

[TimR]

Bob59,
search American Wire Wheel, they have 16" rims in black or chrome, be sure to specify that the rim have the large hole for the tube stem.

[portagepan]

I have a pair. KH wheels with the big hole, 1940 to 1962, interchangeable 16". Straightened, blended and rechromed to perfection by me and Classic components in CA. Buchanan SS spokes and nipples, bead blasted. I was told the hubs I got were NOS, but I can't prove it. They did not look like there had ever been a bearing rolled in them. Brand new complete bearing kits. I had a real expert put them together right. I thought the star covers were supposed to be cad, so they are on there, but if parkerized is correct I will put on a pair I just parkerized myself. These have the outside bearing grease zerk also. $1200 for the pair plus whatever shipper you prefer. I did these for my '65, but they are the wrong rims. Oh well............ Mike

[Bob59]

portagepan, what are the differences between the KH wheels and the wheels on my 57FL? Can you send me a good picture of the wheels?

[Rubone]

portagepan, what are the differences between the KH wheels and the wheels on my 57FL? Can you send me a good picture of the wheels?

Be aware that he is referring to Kelsey-Hayes, the manufacturer of the rims, not a Harley KH. The wheels on a '57 are as the ones he describes!
Robbie

[Bob59]

Be aware that he is referring to Kelsey-Hayes, the manufacturer of the rims, not a Harley KH. The wheels on a '57 are as the ones he describes!
Robbie

Thanks for the clarification. I was brain dead there didn't put 2&2 together there!

[portagepan]

I will try to get one on here Friday. Only twist for the purists is I had the hubs black powdercoated, and they are shiny. I thought I did a real good paint job on them, but it seemed they would chip too easily, so they were stripped again, and the coating was applied. Yes, the rims are Kelsey Hayes. I forgot about the Sportster reference.
Mike

[Rubone]

I forgot about the Sportster reference.

Shame on you Mike, No KH is a Sportster. Sportsters (and their name!) did not exist until the K series ended.
Robbie

[portagepan]

That is because I don't really have much interest in them. in the "old days" for me, it was Ducatis, Nortons, and on a bad day, maybe a Triumph. But a Sportster? Come on now................. Yuk yuk. How about CH?
Mike

[portagepan]

interchangeable chrome Panhead wheels

Here are some pictures.

[Bob59]

Mike, Am interested in your wheels. How do I contact you? Bob

[portagepan]

Bob
I think you can do a private message to me on this forum. I will watch for it. Mike