20/04/2012 by info.

PERFORMANCE Machine has long been known for its choice of wheel finishes including chrome, polished, anodized and Contrast Cut.

The company recently added to its list of custom finishes with the introduction of its Black Ops proprietary two-tone matte black finish.

Now the color of the anodizing used for the finishes on the company’s parts, its Contrast Cut finishes and its Ops two-tone finish can now be selected from a palate that includes gold, grey, green, pink, orange, red or blue. In addition there is the offer of multi-colored or camouflage finishes.

The Performance Machine custom finish options can be applied to any PM wheels design and matching components including discs, belt sprockets, and Super Gas Faceplates.

PERFORMANCE MACHINE
La Palma, California, USA
www.performancemachine.com

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08/03/2012 by info.

Ride Wright Wheels has taken its Fat Daddy spoked wheel design and reworked it to introduce a range of new options.

Fat Daddy wheels are now supplied with the company’s new ‘one-hub-fits-all-wheels’ hubs, which means the wheels can be used on any bike and the idea is believed to be an industry first for spoked wheels. The Ride Wright modular hub ends allow swap-outs between rotor configurations, and interface between the bike and the hub.

The rims used on the latest Fat Daddy wheels are rolled spun rim from 6061-T6 aluminum, and this is said to prevent unsightly air-leaking imperfections.

In addition the rims are enhanced with a special silicon designed to handle added abrasion and flex for maximum durability. A final extra is the ability to have the rim edge of the wheel engraved, a service offered by Ride Wright.

RIDE WRIGHT WHEELS
www.ridewrightwheels.com

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21/10/2011 by info.

KEWLMETAL is continuing to expand the range of parts it produces for use on Victory motorcycles with the introduction of a new wheel design and raked triple trees.

The Blade 6061-T6 billet aluminum wheel from KewlMetal, for use on the front of Victory models, is supplied complete with fitted bearing and can be specced for use with single or dual disc rotors. The new wheel is available in 19 x 2.15in, 19 x 3.0in, 21 x 2.15in, 21 x 3.25in, 23 x 3.75in, and 26 x 3.7 5in sizes.

Additionally, KewlMetal also offers a full custom wheel machining service on all wheel sizes.

To allow 21in and 23in wheels to be used on unmodified Victory Cross Country and Cross Roads frames, KewlMetal is now manufacturing model- specific six-degree raked triple trees.

Once installed the chromed 6061 billet aluminum trees take the bike’s total rake to 10 degrees, which is six over stock.
The triple trees are supplied complete with chrome fat fork tubes and new bearings.

KEWLMETAL
Prescott, Arizona, USA
www.kewlmetalstore.com

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02/02/2011 by info.

California based specialist wheel manufacturer Ride Wright Wheels is to unveil a massive new program of billet wheel designs at their V-Twin Expo booth #831 at 11:00 am, Saturday February 5th.

Best known for their universal hub 40, 60, 80, cross-laced and ‘Fat Daddy’ spoke wheel program, Ride Wright entered the billet wheel market 24 months ago, but are now stepping up their range with several new designs available in most popular front and rear sizes.

Ride Wright do all their own machining and manufacturing processes in-house from blanks, only outsourcing T6 heat treatment, polishing and chroming to local Californian vendors.

Meanwhile the company has updated the design of its universal spoke wheel hub, moving from screw hubs to a locking pins and bolt design, and added a new square-spoke to their line-up.

www.ridewrightwheels.com

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07/08/2008 by info.

GREG Weld, the driving force behind Weld Racing, has passed away at the age of 64.

Weld began his career in sprint car races, winning over 100, including the 1963 Knoxville Nationals, the premiere event in sprint car racing, as well as the USAC National Sprint Car Championship at the age of 23.

After retiring from racing he founded Weld Wheel Industries in 1970, starting the business with $2,300 he’d saved from racing with the simple idea of making sprint car wheels that performed better. He went on to manufacture forged alloy wheels for various vehicles, including racecars, and was an active sponsor of the United States Auto Club series, NHRA and IHRA. In January 2007, Greg started a new company, Greg Weld Competition Wheels.

Weld was honored during his life and was inducted into numerous Halls of Fame including the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in 1998. “Greg Weld was a visionary in the Motorsports industry. He raced his way into the record books and into the hearts of many, but more than anything else, Greg Weld was a great friend and will be missed by everyone,” said Bob Baker, President of the Sprint Car Hall of Fame.

Weld leaves behind his wife Deb, former wife Marilyn Brockman-Weld, daughter Christian Weld-Brown and sons Taylor and Brock, as well as sisters Delores Wesley and Marilyn Burasco, and brother Ricky. Greg Weld is survived by his grandchildren Marin Brown, Sophia Brown, Spencer Brown, Harley Weld, Quinton Weld, Aiden Weld, Lola Weld and numerous nieces and nephews.

www.weldracing.com

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15/04/2008 by info.

THE Scottsdale is the latest wheel design to become available from Renegade Wheels.

It is a one-piece, 3D spoke wheel without the inherent issues of conventional spoke wheels. As with all Renegade wheels, each Scottsdale is precision machined from a single block billet aluminum. After machining the wheels are polished and chrome plated.

All Wheels are shipped complete with applicable hubs and bearings and are available in diameters from 16in-23in and widths from 2.25in to 14in.

RENEGADE WHEELS
Orange, California, USA
Tel: 714 998 7241
Fax: 714 998 7297
E-mail: sales@renegadewheels.com

www.renegadewheels.com

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09/02/2007 by info.

Jolly Roger’s name comes from the Pirates of yesteryear as well as the name of their new wheels “Cutlass”. Unlike pirates of yesteryear these wheels are contemporary and futuristic. Available in standard wheel sizes and new hot, ultra taller sized 21″ and 24″-ers, the Cutlass Wheel is in stock and ready to roll. In stock and ready to fit 24″x4″ and 21″x9″/Metzeler’s new ME880

130-70-24 and ME880 260-35-21 tires. If you need a wheel for a tall tire, call Jolly Rogers Customs at: 517-294-0508 or 877-JRC-CHOP, email sales@jollyrogerscustoms.com

Thanks,
Mario Audia
President/JRC

Jolly Roger Customs

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