Turbo Wheels ?

[3wheelrider]

Where can I find the rubber block-off plugs for the valve stem opening on these 2 piece rims?- No- I dont want to put 2 valve stems on each rim....Any help?????:D

[shortline10]

install a stubby valve stem in backwards :lol:



Where can I find the rubber block-off plugs for the valve stem opening on these 2 piece rims?- No- I dont want to put 2 valve stems on each rim....Any help?????:D

[Vealmonkey]

My suggestion, if you really have to have the block offs, is to contact Mr. Swinehart and see if he could mold some. He would have to have one of your block offs to make his mold from but he should be able to accomodate you and it might be good to have someone make some of these plugs anyways.

[200]

if there is extras i will be interested in one.

[3wheelrider]

install a stubby valve stem in backwards :lol:Ha- I thought of that- might have to settle for that but dont want to if possible. -Thanks Mike.........

[Xowner]

I thought these wheels where suppose to be used with one stock half of the wheel on the inside?

[3wheelrider]

My suggestion, if you really have to have the block offs, is to contact Mr. Swinehart and see if he could mold some. He would have to have one of your block offs to make his mold from but he should be able to accomodate you and it might be good to have someone make some of these plugs anyways.- Damn- Might have thrown the 2 that it had away since at least 1 crumbled I remember upon removal- maybe not even good enough for that purpose. Didn't initially think of finding these being an issue- hope someone eventually can duplicate those as well. Sometimes its the little parts that hold you up.....

[Vealmonkey]

147893147894So, are you asking if I'll send one of my NOS Block offs from one of my NOS turbo wheels to Swinehart? Maybe you should ask him first if he would be interested in making a mold of the block off and maybe trying to repop some. If the block offs are rubber, then they are hard rubber or a soft plastic.

[3wheelrider]

I thought these wheels where suppose to be used with one stock half of the wheel on the inside?Usually most had the stock inner half but this 185s had matching inner halves since money wasnt an issue on this way back when it was a show bike in the early 80's.

[Xowner]

This plug you guys speak of wouldnt be hard to make and no need for the nos ones to be used. Just take a valve stem and cut it short plug it and you have something to make a rubber plug to plug the hole.

[3wheelrider]

147893147894So, are you asking if I'll send one of my NOS Block offs from one of my NOS turbo wheels to Swinehart? Maybe you should ask him first if he would be interested in making a mold of the block off and maybe trying to repop some. If the block offs are rubber, then they are hard rubber or a soft plastic. Thanks Vealmonkey- thats very cool for you to offer that. I dont know Swinehart either- just know of him. I guess I can ask tho, but dont want to burden anyone either. Thanks again man.

[Vealmonkey]

The stock inner halfves only work for the back wheels. The front wheels would take 2 turbo halves and one of the halves would need plugged (or dual valve stemmed). All Turbo Wheels came with the plugs in them, most were thrown away. To me, the 2 piece wheels should be used with a innertube anyway, especially with used turbo wheels.