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Old 01-27-2021, 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by skratch
those aren't spokes. they're cast to look like spokes.
Nope, they are 100% spokes. Saw two of them in person on Sunday. They adjust just like any other spoke.

Originally Posted by johndoe297
It looks like you can see the spoke sticking through the other side too. Iffy is an understatement lol.
Correct, they are spokes. Not sure they are iffy. Looks stronger in person than in pictures.




 
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Originally Posted by FLSTFI Dave
Saw two of them in person on Sunday. They adjust just like any other spoke.
Do they adjust at the hub, and is the hub cast?
 
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Originally Posted by Jerry L
I like the bike I’m posting. I like the fenders and wheels. Chrome like the 2021’s would make it even better!
That's a good looking bike. I'm not a huge fan of the rear fender but those wheels look good.
 
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Originally Posted by barneyboy
Do they adjust at the hub, and is the hub cast?
I will have to look closer next time I see one to answer that.
 
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Originally Posted by Jerry L
AND chromed the fork lower legs (they should be chrome or black on ALL of their bikes!), and wheels. If H-D wants to ask premium prices, we should get premium bikes!
I agree.
The varnish of the upper parts of the fork on my 2020 FXLR wass oxydated after only a few months. Will be replaced under warranty by a chromed one. A deal with my dealer.
And chrome is not that difficult to clean if frequently done.
 
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Originally Posted by FLSTFI Dave
I am going to have to seriously stop coming back to this tread. I'm talking myself into buying this bike. I've looked at my 4 local dealers and none of them have it... (Thank God). I don't think I'd be able to stop myself from buying it. I am not joking either. I seriously LOVE this bike.

Edit: Oh Great.. I just found it at House Of Harley in Milwaukee. Just over an hour from me
 

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I forgot to mention previously that the sales kid said he doesn't believe the Harley Davidson custom will be out in 2021. I was looking at the Orange 2021 street bob. When asked to take I test ride, I said no as I won't be buying until I see what the new custom is about. He said it will be replacing the sportster and will not have as much HP/TQ as advertised for the Pan America.

Personally I think he was filling me full of BS to push a sale. Anyone else heard anything while kicking the tires of 21s?


 
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Sounds like someone who doesn't know what he's talking about, but -- we should find out definitively in about three weeks during the Pan America reveal. They showed a teaser trailer for the Pan America reveal and there were brief pictures of the 1250cc Custom in it, so -- whether it'll be released then or just talked about, we should know more then.
 
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Originally Posted by FLSTFI Dave
Nope, they are 100% spokes. Saw two of them in person on Sunday. They adjust just like any other spoke.


Correct, they are spokes. Not sure they are iffy. Looks stronger in person than in pictures.

Originally Posted by barneyboy
Do they adjust at the hub, and is the hub cast?
sorry, my bad. i wasn't paying that much attention to the 21 reveal. went back and watched it again, and they are laced wheels with a cast outer rim.





 
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Originally Posted by jamala00
I am going to have to seriously stop coming back to this tread. I'm talking myself into buying this bike. I've looked at my 4 local dealers and none of them have it... (Thank God). I don't think I'd be able to stop myself from buying it. I am not joking either. I seriously LOVE this bike.

Edit: Oh Great.. I just found it at House Of Harley in Milwaukee. Just over an hour from me
I saw this SG CVO at Orlando HD today. It is STUNNING! WOW! A couple were looking to buy it. If only it weren't for the $$$. The black even has red metalflake in it. Gorgeous!


 
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