Replacement front wheel
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Replacement front wheel
Hey guys and gals
After spending 3 hours washing and waxing my bike yesterday, I've come to the conclusion that I really don't like the front spoke wheel on my 1200 Custom. LOL. Took a white shoelace and waxed each individual spoke on the wheel. Not fun in 95 degree weather. LOL. Anyway, what's a good replacement wheel and where can I locate such a thing for the right amount of green?
After spending 3 hours washing and waxing my bike yesterday, I've come to the conclusion that I really don't like the front spoke wheel on my 1200 Custom. LOL. Took a white shoelace and waxed each individual spoke on the wheel. Not fun in 95 degree weather. LOL. Anyway, what's a good replacement wheel and where can I locate such a thing for the right amount of green?
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I just bought a set of 13 spokes that were used 2500 miles for $125. I have been cleaning them up and will get the old bearings out of them soon. I talked to the powder coaters and will be getting them done extreme chrome. Keep checking CL and E bay.
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To Jesla - Why?? Because that's the best way I've found to get EVERYTHING spick and span on the spokes.
To Shiftharder - I just don't care for the spoke wheel. Would like to have something different.
To Shiftharder - I just don't care for the spoke wheel. Would like to have something different.
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If you're thinking about changing the wheel, consider switching to a 19" at the same time. Not only will the bike handle much better with a 100mm tire, but you'll likely get about 3 times more mileage from the fatter tire.
I went from getting about 7,500 miles on the skinny 21", to 25,000+ miles with the 19" wheel and tire.
I converted using a 19" HD Thunderstar wheel I picked up on E-bay for $175.00.
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I went from getting about 7,500 miles on the skinny 21", to 25,000+ miles with the 19" wheel and tire.
I converted using a 19" HD Thunderstar wheel I picked up on E-bay for $175.00.
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Well, you're entitled to your opinion, but anyone here that has run both will tell you that you have something yet to learn.
Fatter tire, bigger contact patch.
Fatter tire, bigger contact patch.
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