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Old Sep 7, 2005 | 04:44 PM
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If you had your choice for any type spoke or any type mag wheel which would you choose?
 
Old Sep 7, 2005 | 04:50 PM
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Old Sep 7, 2005 | 04:56 PM
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Mag=no innertube.
 
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I would go with 100 Twisted spoke, Front & back on a FLHR.
 
Old Sep 7, 2005 | 04:58 PM
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Spokes, and did I tell you, I happen to have a spare set of 2001 FLH spokeys for sale in the classified.

 
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mag is the only way to go . spokes do come loose never had any problems with mags and they stay cleaner.
 
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Mags are just way easier to clean and I think they look better! [sm=pcwhack.gif]
 

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Spokes look better, but Mags are way easier to clean!!!

 
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Spokes on the front. 100 twisted look sweet. I like disc on the back though, soooo much easier to clean.
 
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