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Broken Spoke is it ok to Ride   Printable Version Harley Davidson >> General Harley Davidson Tech Forums >> Frame/Suspension/Front End/Wheels/Tires/Brakes >> Broken Spoke is it ok to Ride Page: [1] Login Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >> Broken Spoke is it ok to Ride - 5/15/2008 6:14:29 PM    up@12 Posts: 4 Joined: 4/29/2008 From: Canada Status: offline I have a one broken spoke in the rear tire and the rest seem to be tight. Is it ok to rige around with the rim like this? How soon do I need to get this problem looked at? Thank you _____________________________ It's All Good Post #: 1 RE: Broken Spoke is it ok to Ride - 5/16/2008 2:18:36 AM    Ribcracker   Posts: 298 Joined: 2/13/2008 Status: offline well how soon did you notice it ? But your tlaking saftey here so real it should be okay to ride it to whoever you use to rebuild your wheels :) _____________________________ S.T.D.E (in reply to up@12) Post #: 2 RE: Broken Spoke is it ok to Ride - 5/17/2008 3:58:20 AM    powdercoater   Posts: 428 Joined: 9/4/2007 Status: offline Your spokes provide the strength and support for your outer rim.  A broken spoke has caused a weak spot on your rim that will lead to further damage... especially if it takes a hit from a pot hole or curb.  Asking if it's OK to ride on it is like asking a paratrooper if it's OK to use a parachute with a broken cord.  I wouldn't wait to get it fixed. _____________________________ Don't replace it... powder coat it! (in reply to Ribcracker) Post #: 3 RE: Broken Spoke is it ok to Ride - 5/20/2008 5:20:00 AM    up@12 Posts: 4 Joined: 4/29/2008 From: Canada Status: offline Thank you (in reply to powdercoater) Post #: 4 RE: Broken Spoke is it ok to Ride - 5/20/2008 8:57:07 AM    Ribcracker   Posts: 298 Joined: 2/13/2008 Status: offline hum do I get the feeling you missed the pint of My comment basiclay I was saying that you should take it stright to the guy who does your wheels, not ride around on it forever . _____________________________ S.T.D.E (in reply to up@12) Post #: 5 Login OR Register now to post a reply to this forum topic. Page:   [1]   Harley Davidson Forums >> General Harley Davidson Tech Forums >> Frame/Suspension/Front End/Wheels/Tires/Brakes Jump to: Select a ForumAll Forums---------------------- [General Harley Davidson Forums] - - New Members Area - - Members Meeting Members - - General Harley Davidson Chat - - Harley Davidson Videos - - - - Off Topic Videos - - HDForums Mascot - - Bike of the Month - - Off Topic - - - - Humor - - - - Games [Harley Davidson Motorcycles] - - Softail Models - - VRSC Models - - Dyna Glide Models - - Sportster Models - - Touring Models - - Screamin Eagle CVO Models - - Evo Classic Models - - Custom Models - - Classic - - - - Shovelhead - - - - Knuckle Head - - - - Panhead - - - - Flathead - - - - Ironhead - - "Hacked, Triked and Trailering" - - Motorcycle Pictures By Model - - - - Softail Pictures - - - - VRSC Pictures - - - - Dyna Glide Pictures - - - - Sportster Pictures - - - - Touring Model Pictures - - - - All Other Models [General Harley Davidson Tech Forums] - - Primary/Transmission/Driveline/Clutch - - Electrical/Ignition/Tuner/ECM/Fuel Injection - - Oil and Oil related topics - - Frame/Suspension/Front End/Wheels/Tires/Brakes - - Engine/Fuel/Intake/Exhaust - - Other [Do It Yourself Help Forum] - - General - - Electrical and Lighting - - Chassis, Suspension, Brakes, and Front End/Controls - - Engine Diagnostics , Alarm, and Fuel Injection Issues - - Engine Related - - Fuel/Carb Related - - Oil Related - - Tech Tips - - Transmission/Clutch and Primary Related [This 'n' That] - - Sports Forum - - - - College Sports - - - - Professional Sports - - Support for The Troops and their Families - - The Photoshopping Place - - Project Room - - Road Trips - - The Gun Enthusiast - - The Motorcycle Activist - - Detailing - - Product Reviews - - T-shirt Swap Shop [Sponsoring Vendors] - - C&C Motorcycle Seats - - Biker-Products a.k.a The Best MC Glasses - - Mean City Cycles - - Motorcycle Metal - - My Wholesale Garage - - RoadLoK Security - - SparkPlugs.com [Harley Davidson Classifieds] - - Vendor For Sale Classifieds - - Motorcycles For Sale - - Want To Buy - - Motorcycle Parts For Sale - - Gear and Other Items For Sale - - Trades & Freebies (See Subforums for specific models) - - - - Touring Models - - - - Dyna Models - - - - Softail Models - - - - Sportster Models - - - - V-Rod Models - - - - All Other Models - - Good Or Bad Shopping Experiences At HDF [Regional Events, Rides and Road Reports] - - National Events - - Northeast - - Southeast - - Great Lakes - - Pacific - - Mountain - Prairie - - Southwest - - Other Countries [Memorial Forums] - - In Memory Of... - - On The Mend... - - Prayer Requests [Other] - - Forum Issues - - - - Testing Area - - - - - - Sturgis Bike Week - - - - - - Gordon's Custom Motorcycle Parts - - - - - - Oncycles.com Motorcycle Riders Mall

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