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Feb 28, 2017 | 09:26 PM

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W.Glide

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I agree. The spoked wheels do look really good on these bikes. I may just save my $$ and run on the tubes for a while as much as i'd like to go tubeless till I make up my mind on what to do. I just got thru putting the Ohlins Blacklines on the back and NIX22 fork upgrade in the forks, and man what a difference in ride and handling! It doesn't feel like the same bike.

Feb 28, 2017 | 09:33 PM

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TinCupChalice

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Now throw some Pirelli Night Dragons on her; 180/60-17 rear and a 90/90-21 front and take real advantage of that great suspension upgrade you've done

Feb 28, 2017 | 09:50 PM

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Tall Timber

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I like the last one best.

Feb 28, 2017 | 10:13 PM

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bl_dg

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Things have been on hold for awhile, but plans are Deuce rear and 23" spoke front.

Feb 28, 2017 | 10:24 PM

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lh4x4

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All H-D spoked wheels from 2014 are are tubeless. Some select models prior to then.

Mar 1, 2017 | 06:55 AM

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cvaria

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lh4x4

All H-D spoked wheels from 2014 are are tubeless. Some select models prior to then.

if what you are saying is true, his 16 fxdwg should be tubeless then. but, i'd verify

Mar 1, 2017 | 07:21 AM

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cggorman

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There are countless home-brew, DIY, and commercial systems available for sealing conventional spoke rims/nipples. Google can help. Be sure your rim has the correct bead retention profile.