Spoked wheels question
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Spoked wheels question
I'll be trading in my '14 Low Rider for a '15 Heritage Softail once the snow melts.
As I'm "building" my new bike, I have the option of spoked vs. cast wheels.
I love the look of the spoked wheels...its just classic. However, I wonder how well they hold up as far as remaining true. Some of the roads that I ride can be a bit rough and I wonder if going with the cast wheels would be a better option than having to worry about out of true wheels.
Thanks for any input.
As I'm "building" my new bike, I have the option of spoked vs. cast wheels.
I love the look of the spoked wheels...its just classic. However, I wonder how well they hold up as far as remaining true. Some of the roads that I ride can be a bit rough and I wonder if going with the cast wheels would be a better option than having to worry about out of true wheels.
Thanks for any input.
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I've been riding with laced wheels since '88. I have not had a problem with out of true wheels. But, it is important to periodically check spoke tightness. I'm in the habit of doing it every oil change (5000 miles) which may be more frequent than necessary. It may be strange, but I use a reflex hammer (I'm a doctor) to "listen to the sound" of the spokes.
Cleaning is a bit more tedious, but, that's the price for that classic look. I say go with the spokes.
Cleaning is a bit more tedious, but, that's the price for that classic look. I say go with the spokes.
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My spoked wheels are tubeless. Regardless, I use a tube as an added measure.
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I think BMW offers a tubeless spoke, but I'm not aware of other choices... please elaborate.
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My chrome, tubeless profile laced aluminum wheels were available as an option when I purchased the bike. They are factory HD rims. I searched the online store, 2015 P&A catalog and Google and couldn't find them. I don't know what sizes they are available in. I would speak to a parts person at the dealership. There are also aftermarket wheels available as well.