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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 10:48 AM
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Haven't though about it, thanks for the tip.
 
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Haven't though about it, thanks for the tip.
I've seen too many messed up wheels to not think about this needed service every year.
 
Old Apr 3, 2010 | 09:04 PM
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Guess my gaurdian angel has been working overtime again. I rode my 84 Iron Head Sporty 50,000 miles with out tightening the spokes in front or back wheels. I sure will check the ones on the front wheel of my Softail 60 spoke wheel though.
 
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