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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 12:46 PM
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just got a 2004 springer and starting to play with it . So far its set up with vance sideshots and solo seat . Do you think I should keep spoke rear or go with a solid harley style ?
 
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 12:55 PM
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keep the spokes!
 
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 01:17 PM
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IMO $pringers were made for $pokes!

But really depends on where you trying to take your bike. My advise is to find a few pics of the wheel you want on a bike close to yours before you pull the trigger.
 
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$pringers were made for $pokes!
 
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yea, spokes are a PITA from a cleaning standpoint, and I didn't like the look on my Custom, so I dumped them.

BUT on a springer....I agree with others, spokes really work with that old school look...
 
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Wire wheels fo sure...But in the end it's on you bro!
 
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A springer was made for spokes. It doesn't get anymore than that.
 
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I like the miss match look!
 
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Originally Posted by gunut
just got a 2004 springer and starting to play with it . So far its set up with vance sideshots and solo seat . Do you think I should keep spoke rear or go with a solid harley style ?
Need pics of your ride.
it would help me to see what the bike flow is...
 
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