DK Custom Ironhead build - Photo Heavy

[DK Custom]

New shoes came in courtesy of TC Bros. Ordered on a Thursday and was tripping over boxes Saturday.... They ship fast!

The Rims are their Moto Iron brand and seem to be pretty good. No loose or bent spoke, chrome finish looks good... Both are 16x3. The front is 100% compatible with the Moto Iron Springer using the supplied spacers that came with the springer itself... So no need to cut new ones. I suspect the back will use the OEM spacers as well. TC Bros also offers the tubes and rubber strips needed to complete the tire mount.The tires are Shinko Classic White walls...

When having the tires mounted, I opted not to have them balanced with a weight glued to the rim or attached to the spokes... The weights look bad and when they start to rust they really look bad.Kevin swears by the Dyna Beads for tire balancing and I have sold plenty to our customers while I admit, I have never personally used them myself. Figured now I would give them a go. Installing them in a tube can be very time consuming. I tried a few different methods such as using zip ties attached to a drill to slap the applicator for vibrations...

Using air pressure to force the beads in...

... It is a PITA and very time consuming but should be worth it.Took about 45 minutes to do bot her wheels.

Dwayne

 

[DK Custom]

The build is still very much a work in progress I have just been preoccupied with work and other projects. I did buy a new, complete wiring harness since the original was older than I am and looked to have been cut, spliced, soldered, and burned in several places. I wasn't sure what was original and what was added so I just replaced it to start fresh.Also got the front wheel and brake system mounted using the spacers TC Bros supplied with Springer...

 

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May the FORCE be with you!

Gad! You must have really learned to ride when those bars came off! WHEW! Good stuff.

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The tires! Love the tires.

Just noticed that you used Shinko 240 whitewalls. Great choice. My next set for my Voyager/Harley will be Shinko 270s. Since my bike runs without laying over on the sidewalls, I don't need something that will handle a race track or drag my floor boards! The price seems OK and even if they only last 7500 miles, I will be money ahead since I change my own tires. :victory:

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