Looking for red wheels to complete build

[monkyc]

Hey all,

I've got an 03 xb9r and it had a small dent in the tank/frame and some minor cosmetic damage. As i was stripping the bike down i had the idea to turn the old buell into a rat rod/bobber style. I'm looking for a set of red wheels, or even red spoke wheels but cant seem to find them anywhere besides here at buellparts.net. I have been looking for a long while and no luck at all.
Does anyone know of a website or are selling a set privately? I live in calgary area fyi for shipping

any help would be greatly appreciated,
Thanks

 

[Theycallmecrash]

What kinda rims you have now if any?

 

[monkyc]

the bike was blue with the stock silver/aluminum rims.

 

[user_deleted]

why don't you knock out the wheel bearings, remove tires, and have your wheels powder-coated? probably less money and hassle than buying used red wheels and shipping, etc. just a thought.

 

[monkyc]

i dont feel confident enough to remove the wheels myself so i would have to pay to get them taken off, then store my bike with no wheels on it. Im thinking that most places wouldnt be down for that.

 

[Red93stang]

i dont feel confident enough to remove the wheels myself so i would have to pay to get them taken off, then store my bike with no wheels on it.

Have you asked if anybody lives in your area to help you out? I have helped several in my area. Where do you live?

 

[user_deleted]

what stang said [up] you are probably in oregon or something but if you're in southern PA, northern MD area bring the buell to my shop, i'll show you how to remove the wheels and tires, take the rims with you for powder-coating and you can let the bike stored here for reasonable time. i might sell a few parts off of it while it's here but offer stands.

 

[monkyc]

I live just north of calgary, alberta. Im moving to north dakota in july. but thanks for the offer. I think that i might just wind up buying the ones from here.

 

[rchuff]

Show us a pic of the bike so far.

 

[monkyc]

I will when i get home next, i have been taking pics the whole project long, Unfortunately im away at work for 3 weeks.
they will have to wait sorry.

 

[Internet Annoyance]

No insult on a personal level, but i AM perplexed why someone would be hesitant to take apart their bike and
"build it rat rod style" but a deal killer is pulling the wheels....

It just speaks volumes to me that someone would go to a lot of trouble to mimic the DIY greasy homebuilt style yet wont do the work. I was kind of hoping to see the whole "Trailer queen" mentality go away with the lifestyle bikers trailering their bikes to big runs while ensconced in luxury motorhomes, while walking around with bandanas, wallets on a chain, and leather accy and they ride less than 200 miles a year.

So,, dont be a poser laddie,,, Order or download a factory parts book and a factory workshop manual, and read them, buy some tools, and start learning. You might be surprised theres a LOT of people who will walk you thru it.
You can likely find a local guru to hold your hand from time to time. *(try not to be too needy and co-dependent) and theres loads of tutorials on Youtube and lots of help on forums like these.
Trust me, you will gain loads of self respect, personal insights, and tons of confidence being able to say
"I Did it myself"

 

[nikfleisch]

I know exactly where he is coming from....

To me it's not about being afraid of taking the bike apart, but merely just messing something up and paying to fix it. I love taking my bike apart, but I always get nervous....you know how quickly parts can add up!

 

[Internet Annoyance]

im not talking a big bore kit, or swapping cams, this is just R2 (R squared, remove and replace) and some downtime while the wheels are painted or powdercoated. Bearing removal and install is pretty basic, and tires? maybe pay to have those on and off, i generally do my own tires but sport bike hides are a bit more challenging than the average older bike tires.

Its funny that on this foum, its more about LEDs and styling, bolt on stuff,or modifying your airbox, yet, on say the XL forums for the sportys its about hardtailing your frame, or heavy fab to do cafe racer or chopper,, and major motor overhauls,

Im not trying to ridicule people,,,,,, just pointing it out. At our museum i volunteer with , we work with at risk kids, and teach skills, most have never held a screw driver in their life,, they learn theory, use of tools, metal working, engine building, transmissions, differentials. its called the "Speedster program" and they learn to build model A or model T speedster custom cars.

the rewards are huge, dont be afraid to start learning this stuff.

get your feet wet,, you wont regret it.

 

[monkyc]

fyi, i dont have all the tools/jack where i live right now or the help to take the wheels off. And i fix my bike if it breaks down. I also ride my bike,lots, not gonna be a trailer queen in the slightest.
Excuse me for feeling more conident in having a mechanic install my wheels, one less thing to worry about on the highway.
Im a journeyman electrician and carpenter, i know what im doing with tools and take offense to your comments.

so please **** off "internet annoyance" and dont reply to my posts in the future

 

[stensg]

Where in ND are you moving to I live in Fargo ND