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Old May 22, 2015 | 04:54 PM
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I love the look of the thicker spokes but don't want the look of the 21" wheels. Is there an option for thicker spokes with a closer to stock wheel size?
 
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Old May 22, 2015 | 05:00 PM
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Fat spokes are available in 16" and 18" sizes as well. I can get you a set if you need. PM or call for info please.
 
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Ive always thought spokes look great, but they are a mother to keep clean.
 
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Old May 23, 2015 | 09:30 PM
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I had fat 16" spokes on my soft tail....

 
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Old May 23, 2015 | 10:49 PM
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Break out the polish, but they do look good
 
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Old May 29, 2015 | 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Lowcountry Joe
Ive always thought spokes look great, but they are a mother to keep clean.
I had spokes on several bikes prior to choosing a mag wheel on my last two bikes. Wow, mags are really easy to clean. Spokes take a little more time but they look so good when they are perfectly clean.
 
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Old May 29, 2015 | 02:57 PM
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a soft round dusting brush makes it easy to get between the spokes with soapy water:


 

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A buddy uses this from Griot's Garage on his Softail and cars. They're microfiber wheel wands and says it works great on his bike.

 
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I know all the tricks for spokes and they are still more work than I am willing to anymore. But like I said above, nothing looks as good as a fat spoke with a white wall.
 
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