I have a 2007 dyna street bob and am going to get new wheels. Is there any downside to getting wheels that are not spokes?

 

No , spokes look the best , BUT they require more maintenance, and tubes..generally

 

Yes. You will have more spare time for your wife to fill.

 

I’ve hit pot holes with mags and needed a tow. Hit them with laced wheels and rode home. And beat them out with a hammer until I swapped out the new rim. I’m a fan of them. They’re probably going to end up on the RGS too. But that’s what’s on my Softail.

 

Spoke rims with tube tires will go flat very fast when punctured while tubeless tires usually develop slow leaks. Spokes can and will loss tension over time, are harder to keep clean and nice looking.

 

My BIL (been riding Harleys for 40 years) advised me to avoid spokes when I got into riding again 5+ years ago. Bought a new Heritage (came with spokes) 4 years ago and have been a "happy camper" ever since. Spokes are no big deal to me and love the looks. Simple check (twang them with a wrench) each oil change and have had to tighten a couple over the years. Never had a flat, but I carry some Slime for tubes when on a road trip.

 

been on spokes for a long time ... Very long time ... A couple of cast wheels in between ... None ever gave me a problem ... Current ride pictured :>)

 

I just put spokes on my 2020 Road Glide, not going to get into the pros and cons, for me its just personal, I like spokes and tires with a sidewall.

 

Spent a number of years on spokes. Then many on cast wheels. I would prefer never to have spokes under me again.