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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 09:40 AM
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I'm thinking about either a 2010 Fat Bob or a 2010 Wide Glide.

How much maintenance do the laced wheels on the WG require?
 
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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 11:30 AM
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I've had mine for almost 2 years now,just go over em once in a while and make sure they are all tight,and keep em clean. only drawback is if you have a flat you are stuck.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 11:54 AM
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I think cleaning laced wheels is a pain in the ***. And my experience has been that if you do not stay on top of it they get rust spots.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by robertj74
I've had mine for almost 2 years now,just go over em once in a while and make sure they are all tight,and keep em clean. only drawback is if you have a flat you are stuck.
Hmm, Tightening the spokes with out an indicator to check run out, one could easily pull the rim cockeyed. Plus cleaning laced wheels can be a big job! I love my mag wheels!
 
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I think cleaning laced wheels is a pain in the ***. And my experience has been that if you do not stay on top of it they get rust spots.
especially the rear. impossible to clean without with a jack or moving the bike around constantly
 
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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 01:27 PM
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Crest spinbrush, some luster lace polishing laces

PITA to clean, but love the look of the wheels.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by rcaddell
Crest spinbrush, some luster lace polishing laces

PITA to clean, but love the look of the wheels.
Good idea! thanks for the tip.
 
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especially the rear. impossible to clean without with a jack or moving the bike around constantly
That is why I had my rear wheel powder coated. When the front tire wears out I will have that wheel powder coated as well.
 
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Get a rollastand to make it easier to clean the wheels.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7GaTJF4rb0
 
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Do the laced wheels required a tire with a tube?
 
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