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Old Sep 8, 2017 | 07:24 PM
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I was just cleaning brake dust off my wheels and came across this hole in the rim. It looks like **** and doesn't look like a factory hole. I have 2 on the front rim and about 4 on the rear. Is it a drain hole? I just noticed it tonight on my 2017 Road Glide Special. I've had her 2 weeks. Any thoughts?
 
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I was just told by a Harley mechanic friend that they are casting holes. I'm good.
 
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I would look for a second opinion if it were me, just sayin...b.
 
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Is as designed.

Here's your second opinion...You're good
 
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Originally Posted by multihdrdr
Is as designed.

Here's your second opinion...You're good
LOL thank you!
 
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Originally Posted by beanoboy
I would look for a second opinion if it were me, just sayin...b.
thank you for your reply :-)
 
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Doesn't seem right to me. If the holes are open and let water into the spoke would make for a really interesting with a unbalanced tire.
 
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Doesn't seem right to me. If the holes are open and let water into the spoke would make for a really interesting with a unbalanced tire.
it seems kind of crazy to me too
 
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Cover them with duct tape
 
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one hell-of-a out gassing.
if not, could be a roach hotel, looks like someone stole the shrader stem clip.

 
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