I am the Managing Director & CEO of Dymag, a UK company specialising in the design & manufacture of high performance wheels (30 years experience). As you may have heard, we are currently designing and tooling a new range of Carbon Fibre wheels specifically for the V-Rod, and would welcome any input from owners as to their preferences.

I have seen some comments that have already been posted and those views are being given the due consideration they deserve. Any additional feedback that enables us to produce the best possible product for this model, would be greatly appeciated.

To recap, we are currently working on a 3-spoke and a 5-spoke design, based on our existing magnesium and Carbon Fibre ranges. Wheels will be available in the standard Carbon finish or with a "chrome effect" coating. Product launch will be around March 2004, and retail pricing is anticipated to be in the $3,000/set region. Wheels will be fully tested to internationally recognised standards for road use, and will be produced to accept standard parts. Initially they will be available in the stock sizes plus a wider rear option to take a 240mm tyre. Further sizes/styles will be added to suit demand.

Weight is likely to be around 8kg/set as oppossed to 19kg/set for the standard wheels and unlike alternative metal wheel options, they will not corrode or deteriorate.

Please note that we are experiencing technical difficulties with our current website (www.dymag.com) , but a brand new site will be launched in the new year.

All comments or suggestions, good or bad, are very welcome.

Regards

Andy Goswell

Andy,

Welcome to the V-Rodforums. Thank you for your post, it's good to see a company actively soliciting feedback before they release a product or product line. As you will find, we have quite a diverse crowd here who aren't afraid to "tell it like it is".

Please keep us informed along the way and feel free to join into whatever discussions you find interesting but please remember, this is a member supported site. Vendor participation is encouraged and new product updates are always welcome but soliciting is not allowed.

Please feel free to contact the administrators of this site with any questions.

PS. I moved this thread to the "Products" section where it will get more visibility.

Welcome,
Mark

Andy, Thanks for you guys picking up the ball...............I am waiting for a set of 3 spoke carbon fiber rims!

Andy,

Welcome! Great to be speaking to you on he Forum. I'm looking forward to getting a set of Carbon look wheels! I think that your products will enhance the performance of the V-Rod - not just the style.

Two Questions!

1) Is it possible for you to post a picture of the 3 spoke Carbon wheels? The image on the website is pretty small.


2) Being able to reuse the stock brakes and pulley is a great idea. However I would really like to be able to add custom components later. Will that be an option?

Rodman

Rodman,
1) Yes i can post a picture of the exisiting 3-spoke Carbon wheels, but we are updating the style slightly to meet the V-Rod requirements. Consequently, i would rather wait and post a rendered image of the new wheel once the finite element analysis is complete.

2) Custom components will be added as optional extras once the wheel range is complete.

Originally posted by Harleyvrodguy
Andy, Thanks for you guys picking up the ball...............I am waiting for a set of 3 spoke carbon fiber rims!

Thanks for letting me know. We are moving as fast as possible!
Regards
Andy

Originally posted by andygoswell
Rodman,
1) Yes i can post a picture of the exisiting 3-spoke Carbon wheels, but we are updating the style slightly to meet the V-Rod requirements. Consequently, i would rather wait and post a rendered image of the new wheel once the finite element analysis is complete.

2) Custom components will be added as optional extras once the wheel range is complete.

Andy,

Looking forward to seeing the new styles. Please keep us updated.

Rodman

Originally posted by andygoswell
Thanks for letting me know. We are moving as fast as possible!
Regards
Andy Andy, I look forward to seeing the new rims that are in R & D, hopefully soon to be in production.................Eric :D

Welcome! I'm in!
So will shave off about 24 lbs (11kg=24.2lbs) unsprung weight, cool. If you follow V-Rods you'll know this is a hot topic.

Bear with me. An even hotter a topic is discussing exhaust. Most seem like letting go of the stock exhaust look is a very difficult thing to do and I agree, thus something called the V-Mod exhaust. They are stock units without inner baffle, look beautiful, sound very cool, and perform excellent.

Now I have the same particular thing with the wheels (much more important as far as looks for me than exhaust). I really do not find it problematic in windy situations as some complains posted here. Take this as a vote favoring the solid wheel stock appearance with "chrome effect" coating. If made I'd buy, pick your reasonable price even if it saves only 10lbs.:2cents

Of course, what is being proposed as planned looks to be wicked cool:diablo: :cool: . I'd favor the 5 spoke myself. Get it done, post some pics, I'm very interested.

BUT if you could make a set of what I'm looking for, even if it takes you out of the way to do it, quote me a price, however unreasonable it may seem, and we will negotiate from there. They have to be lighter and easier to clean. I'm a lazy pig with a smile!

Thanks for the input. I will check with our design team regarding adding a solid wheel option. Have a great Christmas & New Year.
Regards
Andy

Hi Guys,


Andy sent me some pics! (wheel pics:diablo: )

- looks like they came from the CAD design package...
- I think the center is a hub adapter for the Harley style V-rod brakes

Very cool, check'em!

Andy please correct me if the above is incorrect.

Rodman

But wait there is more!

And for you classic 3 spoke people (like me for instance)

3 spoke carbon!

Addicted to chrome?

Those look Very Light and Racey!:cool:

Aw, crap!!! Now I've got droool all over my keyboard.

I'll be printing this thread to show John at lunchtime today!
Thanks, guys!!!!!

Kim,

Check out the other dymag thread in the product forum... there is a Q and A about the wheels and a bunch more discussion.

I'm going to go with the Dymag wheels - these look like streetable race technology.

Rodman

posted the pics on the v-twin forum as well....

now were talking baby! :460::460::460::460::460::460;

I like the the lighter colored 5-spoke wheel.Would have to be in a satin finish:thumb ,not chrome:tmbsdown .Or even just plain o' CF:).The v-rod would look even more BADA$$:diablo:

Love the 5 spoke!!! :icon_mrgr I wonder how much.....:confused:

I wonder how much.....:confused:

Read the first post again ;)

Hi Guys,

The pictures are indeed rendered images from our CAD package. Have a great Chrsitmas and New Year everyone. I will be out of the loop until the 5th January.

Regards

Andy

But, but, but! Leaving? After those pics? Man!!!

No, really, when you come back, make some. If you don't make the plate thing I want I may get the chrome 5 spoke. Have to see some pics. Rodman will get em first I'll bet. But on 3 spoke carbons not what I'm looking for right now. When installed post some pics, maybe your choice IS the best look after all (eurorod comes to mind, what a beautiful bike).

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Welcome Kevin.Go to the "New to the V-rod Community "and Intro your self and Tell everyone about you and your Racing!:cool:

Hey Kaz,
Thanks for getting me set-up. I will have to try the community thing - I saw that you took your bike out on the street - running kinda on the rough side with the struts still on :) - I need to have a discussion on the TT pipes - although there may be an existing thread. This looks like a great forum. Thanks again for the help.
Kevin

Andy,
I like the weight, the chrome option but the price takes my breath away. I was not able to find wheels that I felt justified the cost - even though I have a real desire to reduce weight for racing - but on my current setup I am trying to maintain a somewhat show appearance. (bike is frequently on display or at shows for sponsors' publicity activities) I landed up chroming mine. I did the evaluation again this winter as I speced next years setup and still couldn't find anything that did it for me - therefore I am planning to race with the stock chromed ones again this season. I would like to see what they look like on the bike also, as I am not perfectly settled with the looks - a bit too plain or static or something - maybe it is the rendering. It is hard to describe - but you asked for feedback so I am doing my best to give it to you straight up. I also think that maintaining the cush drive is important. I think that I would like a black chrome option.
Kevin

Nice wheels.....but the price!!!! No offence, I realise the man. costs are great but that is a lot of dough. Sure they are light and all but with the amount of wheel producers out there with much lower prices , sure makes it hard for us to commit to 3 g's a set. Now, should you decide a buy one get one free for the forum members........Just my .02
Derek

I want a set of the 5 spoke wheels. Thats approximately a 22lb unsprung weight reduction, and good lookin too. Andy, how about doing a v-rod forums group buy, at a reduced package price?

I second that motion polizzio!!! :broke :rofl3:

I am in for a set :)

Hey Andy,

Where you at? Give us a progress report on the wheels, such as when you expect them to be available. And your thoughts on a forum group purchase/discount, I'm sure we could muster up 10 guys ready to buy pretty easily.......

DOT approved? Stock cush-drive?

Psssst! Psssssssst! Andy. 8 days now. What's up?

May or June but still can't wait saving 11kg to compensate for my beer belly.

Yo Andy, where art thou?

I sent Andy an email bout a month ago and he said yes they will employ the cush drive, should be available in May. So we wait.....

JUNE!

And I still think these are one of the few mods left for my V.


ANDYYYYYYYY!

I was hoping to see them if they ever get done. They are about 15 miles away from me.

I was hoping to see them if they ever get done. They are about 15 miles away from me.
Well if you were to get a chance please knock on his door and tell him there's another islander here wishing chrome carbon fiber wheels become available for the V-Rod :thumb: .

Well if you were to get a chance please knock on his door and tell him there's another islander here wishing chrome carbon fiber wheels become available for the V-Rod :thumb: .
I have a Couple Magnesium sets being adapted as we speak!17 in Lightweight GP stuff with Brembo 320's,etc,ect! :moon: :diablo: :stilpoke: ;) :kaz: it should easily knock 25lbs+ of Rolling weight of My TURDS! :angeldev:

I have a Couple Magnesium sets being adapted as we speak!17 in Lightweight GP stuff with Brembo 320's,etc,ect! :moon: :diablo: :stilpoke: ;) :kaz: it should easily knock 25lbs+ of Rolling weight of My TURDS! :angeldev:
You are gonna be stopping like a mad man. :mrgr: Need em with all that power you got :diablo: What size rotors 13.5" or bigger?

I have a Couple Magnesium sets being adapted as we speak!17 in Lightweight GP stuff with Brembo 320's,etc,ect! it should easily knock 25lbs+ of Rolling weight of My TURDS!
:cool: and :thumb: and :diablo: badass but you still gte the :chair: and especially the :spank: .

You are gonna be stopping like a mad man. :mrgr: Need em with all that power you got :diablo: What size rotors 13.5" or bigger?
It's A SECRET!It will be Well worth the Wait!!!!!!!!!!! :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :diablo:

Andyyyyyyyyy!
:hyper: :moon:
What? What? Should I let go already?
No discount now huh?

I had e mailed Andy back in June, wheels were supposed to be avail in June. He said they were behind and had no projected date at that time. Couple months later I ordered a set of Weld Charger 5. Would have liked to have some light magnesium wheels but.....

I hear that Doc's Harley Davidson in St.louis have them in stock .... :hyper: :hyper: