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Oct 3, 2020 | 10:16 AM

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JustDave13

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Originally Posted by Uncle Larry

Oh yes you will ... I've seen some seriously neglected wheels over the years

That wasn't neglect or abuse. My first spoke broke around 20K, that rear wheel has about 35k before I tossed on a mag. At 55k my stock spoked front wheel is doing just fine.

Oct 3, 2020 | 10:18 AM

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Racepres

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Matter Of Personal Preference

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Oct 3, 2020 | 10:26 AM

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Uncle Larry

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Originally Posted by JustDave13

That wasn't neglect or abuse. My first spoke broke around 20K, that rear wheel has about 35k before I tossed on a mag. At 55k my stock spoked front wheel is doing just fine.

Didn't notice the broken spoke ... I've NEVER had a spoke break ... Dirt bikes, Ice bikes nor Road Bikes ... My 2009 has been ridden hard, packed full, two up and towing a Bushtec for a significant number of miles ... When I put on new tires I put in a new tube and rim liner and check spokes ....Once again, never a problem ... After over 50 years on the road ( most on spokes ) I guess I'm just lucky :>)

Oct 3, 2020 | 10:34 AM

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JustDave13

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Originally Posted by Uncle Larry

If you look closely I have several broken spokes. I was a fun ride to work that morning.

Oct 3, 2020 | 10:49 AM

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big cahuna

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I have to agree with the others. I just swapped my spooked wheels out for a set of mag wheels. The spokes look nice when shiny, but I picked up a screw 100 miles from home and the game was over. I took me a while to find a set that looked good. So when I did, I had new wheel bearings put in them along with new tires and new brakes to top it off. I cleaned and waxed the rims before I put them on, so I won't had to do much to them for a while. No regrets here.,,,

Oct 3, 2020 | 02:49 PM

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86glider

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Your friend was sick of cleaning his.

Oct 13, 2020 | 12:38 PM

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Reddog718

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Thanks much fo the responses. I’ve opted to keep the mags and watch for a good price on some used spokes and if I find some at new tire time I’ll choose.
Thanks again and everyone ride safe.