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Old Jul 3, 2013 | 09:55 PM
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So it seems that my front wheel(spokes) on my 09 nightster isn't rolling true, my questions is can I ride it this way and if so for how long? Is there any danger in doing more damage?
 
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Old Jul 3, 2013 | 11:57 PM
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What are the runout measurements?
 
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Unsure, at first I thought the rim was bent because it shakes at low speeds. Then I had a buddy put it on his stand and we rolled the wheel and it looks like a snake when it turns lol he is no mechanic but does know how to work on bikes. He told me that I probably need to get the spokes trued. I just need to be able to ride it to the place.
 
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Well, if it is out of true it is not safe to ride on at all.
 
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