Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: vistin(at)juno.com
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Spoke Wheels You should stop by a Harley dealer to see the>new models. They even have sealed bearings.>Dick Navratil Dick, Don't get too excited about the sealed bearings. What is the axlediameter? If it is anthing under about 3/4" it won't support the weight ofthe Peit . Motorcycles support the axle on both sides of the wheel andtherefore the axle has almost no bending moment. The wheels on a Peit aresupported on one side only and need a larger axle. That is why most aircraftwheels of the type we would use have 1 1/2" axles. Replace the bike antifriction ball bearings with greased bronze bushings and you can get thediameter needed.John>>________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: vistin(at)juno.com
GregI spoke with the owner of Sport Wheels today. They are open 9-5 daily. I'mGoing tomorrow, weather permitting. He says he has a large pile of wheelsof all types. He claim's that the computer for tracking his parts inventoryis in his head.DannyThe Harley wheels are plenty heavy duty. The spools are 6"+. The brakeassemblies bolt on to them. I don't think they need any modification. Iwas worried about over kill. You should stop by a Harley dealer to see thenew models. They even have sealed bearings.Dick Navratil________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: Richard Navratil
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Original Posted By: "John McNarry"
John,I gave in to the budget and bought 2 Yamaha 650 19" wheels at Sport Wheelsyesterday. I will have to make new spools but for $90 with excellentmatching tires. They didn't have any decent 21".Dick Navratil----- Original Message -----

Original Posted By: "Richard Navratil"
> Subject: Pietenpol-List: Spoke Wheels>>> >> You should stop by a Harley dealer to see the> >new models. They even have sealed bearings.> >Dick Navratil>> Dick, Don't get too excited about the sealed bearings. What is the axle> diameter? If it is anthing under about 3/4" it won't support the weight of> the Peit . Motorcycles support the axle on both sides of the wheel and> therefore the axle has almost no bending moment. The wheels on a Peit are> supported on one side only and need a larger axle. That is why mostaircraft> wheels of the type we would use have 1 1/2" axles. Replace the bike anti> friction ball bearings with greased bronze bushings and you can get the> diameter needed.> John> >> >>>________________________________________________________________________________