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SteveS
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1208 Posts
[Mentor]
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
Harley-Davidson
2018 Tri-Gliide
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 Posted - 10/31/2005 : 10:48 AM
 
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Poll Question:
My take on Spoked Wheels:
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| I have them and like them |
[39%] |
37 votes |
| I have them and wish I didn't |
[4%] |
4 votes |
| I don't have them and wish I had them |
[4%] |
4 votes |
| I don't have them and don't want them |
[52%] |
49 votes |
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Poll Status:
Closed »» |
Total Votes: 94 counted »» |
Last Vote:
11/06/2005 6:37 PM |
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kiddal
Advanced Member
1561 Posts
[Mentor]
SE, Indiana
USA
Kawasaki
KLR650
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Posted - 10/31/2005 : 11:22 AM
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None of the above. They came on the bike I wanted. Don't really care one way or another. They're round, they roll.  |
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Mikey
Senior Member
287 Posts
Benton, Kentucky
USA
Harley-Davidson
FLHTCI/XL/FXDL
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Posted - 10/31/2005 : 11:54 AM
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| I have them on my Electraglide & on the front wheel of my Sportster. I think that the spoke wheel looks best on a classic motorcycle like the Electraglide; the Sportster looks good with either spoke or cast wheels. The Low Rider came with polished & black cast wheels; I changed them out to the Thunderstar chrome five-spoke wheels & they really look good. |
Edited by - Mikey on 10/31/2005 11:55 AM |
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Duane
Advanced Member
863 Posts
[Mentor]
Buffalo, New York
USA
Suzuki
Boulevard C90T
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Posted - 10/31/2005 : 11:57 AM
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quote:
Originally posted by kiddal
None of the above. They came on the bike I wanted. Don't really care one way or another. They're round, they roll.
ditto |
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don_hud
Advanced Member
1077 Posts
[Mentor]
Houston, Texas
USA
Yamaha
1997 Virago XV1100
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Posted - 10/31/2005 : 12:17 PM
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4 have spoke wheels
1 has steel wheels
1 has alloy wheels
No real problems with any of them. I have and prefer the alloy wheels on my big bike because I like having the tubeless tires. I carry a tire plug kit and air compressor so that if I have problems miles from home, I would like to be able to plug the leak, air it up and continue on my way. It's not easy to patch a tube on the road. |
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SteveS
Advanced Member
1208 Posts
[Mentor]
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
Harley-Davidson
2018 Tri-Gliide
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Posted - 10/31/2005 : 12:48 PM
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| I have 'em and like them. |
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bkikkert
Advanced Member
847 Posts
[Mentor]
Cornwall, Ontario
Canada
Harley-Davidson
Ultra Classic '08
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Posted - 10/31/2005 : 1:50 PM
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I think the spoked wheel thing has run its course. Both types of wheels have their pros and cons and it's simply a matter of choice...
No more please  |
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bimota
Starting Member
1 Posts
Powder Springs, Ga
USA
Honda
CBR1000F
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Posted - 10/31/2005 : 3:42 PM
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| My KLR650, |
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Mydlyfkryzis
Senior Member
274 Posts
[Mentor]
West Milford, NJ
USA
Honda
1991 Nighthawk 750
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Posted - 10/31/2005 : 8:47 PM
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CB360: Spoked
NH750: Cast Aluminum
Cast wins hands down for me. Have em both. I prefer the cast for ease of cleanup and no maintenance. |
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DoubleDip
Senior Member
262 Posts
Erlanger, Kentucky
USA
Yamaha
650 V-Star Silverado
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Posted - 11/01/2005 : 1:30 AM
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quote:
Originally posted by kiddal
None of the above. They came on the bike I wanted. Don't really care one way or another. They're round, they roll.
Ditto for me.
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Sox Fan
Senior Member
419 Posts
[Mentor]
Kerhonkson, NY
USA
Suzuki
DL 650
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Posted - 11/01/2005 : 11:56 AM
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quote:
Originally posted by kiddal
None of the above. They came on the bike I wanted. Don't really care one way or another. They're round, they roll.
Yup. I voted "have them and like them" because there wasn't a "have them because they were on the bike I bought" option. They weren't even one of the things I considered when trying to decide what kind of bike to buy. |
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rob
Starting Member
8 Posts
surrey, bc
Canada
Harley-Davidson
fxdl
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Posted - 11/06/2005 : 6:40 PM
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| Ordered my 96 fxdl with spokes although it was an extra $200.00 option. A bitch to keep clean and probably not the most maitanence free mc wheel's on the market today but I like the look's and try not to complain too much about the extra work. |
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marsam
Advanced Member
510 Posts
[Mentor]
Birkirkara
Malta
Yamaha
Dragstar & Vmax
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Posted - 11/29/2005 : 7:52 AM
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| Spoked wheels are nice on cruisers and add to the nostalgic look. However they are a pain to clean and keep clean. |
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Spoked Wheels