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[Twolanerider]

Nothing looks as good as real spokes on a mc.  JMHO.  spyder

Have to agree with you there Spyder.  They are almost worth the effort to keep them clean and polished .

[spydglide]

Have to agree with you there Spyder.  They are almost worth the effort to keep them clean and polished .

And trued.  Are yours tubed or tubeless (spoke liner)?  I've had a tube go flat by being cut from the rust flakes from the chrome inside the wheel. Now, that's the top hassle.  aaaargh.  spyder

[Twolanerider]

And trued.  Are yours tubed or tubeless (spoke liner)?  I've had a tube go flat by being cut from the rust flakes from the chrome inside the wheel. Now, that's the top hassle.  aaaargh.  spyder

Tubeless.  Inner liner molded on the wheel.  I try not to think about it.

[Dead_Reckoning]

Tubeless.  Inner liner molded on the wheel.  I try not to think about it.

My neighbor has been thinking spokes, tubeless with liner.
Are you saying thatg leaves a tiny little trepidation?

[Twolanerider]

My neighbor has been thinking spokes, tubeless with liner.
Are you saying thatg leaves a tiny little trepidation?

Probably shouldn't Dennis.  It's not a new applications process anymore nor has it been for a long time.  I'm just old enough to remember when it was.  Then they commonly leaked.  Haven't heard of it being an issue for a long time though.  At least not with major producers like American Wire.  Some of the overseas crap still sees problems though.

[Dead_Reckoning]

Probably shouldn't Dennis.  It's not a new applications process anymore nor has it been for a long time.  I'm just old enough to remember when it was.  Then they commonly leaked.  Haven't heard of it being an issue for a long time though.  At least not with major producers like American Wire.  Some of the overseas crap still sees problems though.

Thanks Don

DR

[porthole]

And trued.  Are yours tubed or tubeless (spoke liner)?  I've had a tube go flat by being cut from the rust flakes from the chrome inside the wheel. Now, that's the top hassle.  aaaargh.  spyder

I had the same problem - but - sypder - how long ago was that 

[spydglide]

I had the same problem - but - sypder - how long ago was that 

One and a half years ago.  One of two flats that year on different bikes.  spyder

[porthole]

One and a half years ago.  One of two flats that year on different bikes.  spyder

I'd of thought we had that problem solved back in the 80's, that was the last time I had an issues with spokes, rust and tube interface problems.

[spydglide]

I'd of thought we had that problem solved back in the 80's, that was the last time I had an issues with spokes, rust and tube interface problems.

Yeah, but, I wasn't so lucky.  spyder

[Spiderman]

My neighbor has been thinking spokes, tubeless with liner.
Are you saying thatg leaves a tiny little trepidation?

Hey there big brother,
                                 I 100% agree with Don. Nothing says classic M/C like spokes. Of all the customs I've built and OEM bikes I've customize, the ones with spoke wheels were the most popular with people I met and also won more trophies in bike shows. Mags are nice and some of the new custom billet wheels are really works of art, BUT, they are like limited in their appeal. A few people might think they're the 2nd coming but others don't It's why there are a bajillion styles of them. Spoke wheels never lose their appeal. Elvis had H-D 80 spoke wires. Never had any issue with them. They looked great and balanced out perfectly. The custom FXR I built in 2003 had tubeless wires. 80 spoke, 17" rims. They worked perfectly with all the tires intended for Buells. Also had Balance Masters sealed into the rim with silicone. Smoothest running set of wheels I ever owned. Hallcraft. Have not checked to see if they're still in business, but I would not hesitate to use those wheels on a coast to coast runner. Tell Mike K to check out Hallcraft and see if they're stil in business.

C

[Dead_Reckoning]

Hey there big brother,
                                 I 100% agree with Don. Nothing says classic M/C like spokes. Of all the customs I've built and OEM bikes I've customize, the ones with spoke wheels were the most popular with people I met and also won more trophies in bike shows. Mags are nice and some of the new custom billet wheels are really works of art, BUT, they are like limited in their appeal. A few people might think they're the 2nd coming but others don't It's why there are a bajillion styles of them. Spoke wheels never lose their appeal. Elvis had H-D 80 spoke wires. Never had any issue with them. They looked great and balanced out perfectly. The custom FXR I built in 2003 had tubeless wires. 80 spoke, 17" rims. They worked perfectly with all the tires intended for Buells. Also had Balance Masters sealed into the rim with silicone. Smoothest running set of wheels I ever owned. Hallcraft. Have not checked to see if they're still in business, but I would not hesitate to use those wheels on a coast to coast runner. Tell Mike K to check out Hallcraft and see if they're stil in business.

C

I will pass it on to Mike K. I think he wants to be like brother Bill, has 08 Classic RK
As for me, I think you know where I stand on spokes.
What others think of the appearance, has no bearing on what I like and doesn't influence my choice. I would happy if they still sold several choices in Raised White Letter Tires.
As you know, you will never see me with a fairng either. Which is why I like Road Kings.

Maybe I am Stuck in the 60s?


DR

[Twolanerider]

Maybe I am Stuck in the 60s?


DR

Wire wheels and whites is a sweet combination on a lot of bikes .

[spydglide]

Wire wheels and whites is a sweet combination on a lot of bikes .

Ole Granny

[Skillet]

Sweet. Not to mention those little fishtails.