Spoked wheels
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Spoked wheels
2007 Road King classic.
I had a rear tire put on about 2000 miles ago. Not sure who or how but shortly after install I had a broken spoke. Found one spoke for replacement and had it installed and balanced, by a bicycle shop...he has done motorcycles before.
Now, back end was getting squirrely and I found play in the rear tire thinking it was bearings/shaft. Ends up it was 2 more spokes.
SO:
recommendations for a rear wheel. Wife says 40 spokes again or else it won't "LOOK" good. I can't swing $1000 plus now for 2 new ones.
The only one I found was JP Cycle.
Advantages/disadvantages of 40 vs 60 vs 80 spoke.
Thoughts about V-Twin Mfg. for a replacement. ($400)
Additional thoughts/comments. Just remember, happy wife-happy life-she picked out the bike originally and practically forced me to buy it so her decision is .... well .... Final.
I had a rear tire put on about 2000 miles ago. Not sure who or how but shortly after install I had a broken spoke. Found one spoke for replacement and had it installed and balanced, by a bicycle shop...he has done motorcycles before.
Now, back end was getting squirrely and I found play in the rear tire thinking it was bearings/shaft. Ends up it was 2 more spokes.
SO:
recommendations for a rear wheel. Wife says 40 spokes again or else it won't "LOOK" good. I can't swing $1000 plus now for 2 new ones.
The only one I found was JP Cycle.
Advantages/disadvantages of 40 vs 60 vs 80 spoke.
Thoughts about V-Twin Mfg. for a replacement. ($400)
Additional thoughts/comments. Just remember, happy wife-happy life-she picked out the bike originally and practically forced me to buy it so her decision is .... well .... Final.
Last edited by My wife said ok; Aug 26, 2018 at 07:47 PM.
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You must have a whopping big life insurance policy for your wife to put looks over safety. I have never heard of a loose spoke on a cast wheel. I bought a 2008 Road King Classic but part of the deal was changing the wheels to cast with full credit for the brand new spoked wheels coming off. You have already found the downside of spokes, why volunteer for more? Do you PRIMARILY ride it or look at it?
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A trued, properly tensioned spoke wheel is a beautiful thing. Yours must have been out.
I have my own truing stand and tensionometer for bicycles, trust me there is an art to getting them right. Replacing one spoke with a new one requires retensioning over time, and can get quite tedious.
I have stock chrome spokes on my RKC, and have never had an issue. The spokes are beefy and have proven durable. I recommend them highly. Many folks don't like them for various reasons, but I do. To each their own.
If you care to look, here is an informative article where a wheel builder discuses spoke wheels in basic terms.
Enjoy.
https://cyclingtips.com/2015/08/the-...spoke-tension/
I have my own truing stand and tensionometer for bicycles, trust me there is an art to getting them right. Replacing one spoke with a new one requires retensioning over time, and can get quite tedious.
I have stock chrome spokes on my RKC, and have never had an issue. The spokes are beefy and have proven durable. I recommend them highly. Many folks don't like them for various reasons, but I do. To each their own.
If you care to look, here is an informative article where a wheel builder discuses spoke wheels in basic terms.
Enjoy.
https://cyclingtips.com/2015/08/the-...spoke-tension/
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Look at Paughco spoked wheels. Great quality and very competitive in price to what you're looking at. They have 40- and 80-spoked wheels. I think JP Cycles carries them also.
For your ride, either one will look good.
Paughco Wheels Here
For your ride, either one will look good.
Paughco Wheels Here
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