broken spokes
Cruiser
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From: Ironwood Mi
RE: broken spokes
Fix it .........it should'nt be that much................ or check your health insurance to see what your deductable is add in loss of work cost and law suit then compare with repair cost. Rider safty is not just for the rider it's for any one near ya as well. Last but not least if a loved on was injored by some one trying to save a few bucks knowing they had a mechanical issue would ya call him an moron? (on personal insult intended) go for the what if, worst case and you'll have your answer.One more thing tell all those that ride with you and see how close they ride.
indaupeh
indaupeh
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From: ID ho
RE: broken spokes
ORIGINAL: christophgage
"What are the possible consequences of riding in this condition?".
Thanks,
Christoph
"What are the possible consequences of riding in this condition?".
Thanks,
Christoph
If 2 are broken and others are loose your hub is probably trashed too. A new hub and spokes + relacing and trueing will cost you about the same as a new rear wheel.
This is why serviceing your own bike sometimes doesn't cost less than having a qualified mechanic do it for you! Fluids and filter IS NOT a service!
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: New England
RE: broken spokes
ORIGINAL: xxxflhrci
Yes, it is dangerous to ride on. I'll bet you have a bunch of loose spokes as well. Been there. Done that....Twice. After the second time and a trailer ride home from 350 miles away, I wised up and put a solid wheel off a 1200C on the rear.
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Yes, it is dangerous to ride on. I'll bet you have a bunch of loose spokes as well. Been there. Done that....Twice. After the second time and a trailer ride home from 350 miles away, I wised up and put a solid wheel off a 1200C on the rear.
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I used a a solid spun screamin eagle on the back.
My bike sits so low you can barley see the back wheel on my Road Glide any way.
Road Master
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From: Morton IL
RE: broken spokes
get it fixed. years ago i was running down the road about 70 and the back of the bike started going up n down like a clown bike at the circus. next thing i know the back of the bike is bouncing all over and just about pitched me off. luckilly i was able to get it slowed down and stop. took one of the saddlebags off and 1/3 of my spokes were busted. it could have gotten real ugly!!! i have spokes on the new SG...but am saving $$$for mags.
Tourer
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From:
RE: broken spokes
I hit a pothole right outside Denver last year going toYellowstone/Sturgis and ended up breaking 4 spokes going 75 mph, I damn
near crashed because of the wheel, the backend felt like it was going to come out from under me! I'm not much on spokes wheels
anymore.
Chris
near crashed because of the wheel, the backend felt like it was going to come out from under me! I'm not much on spokes wheels
anymore.
Chris
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From:
RE: broken spokes
FWIW I have replaced broken spokes without removing the wheel from the bike. you just work the new spoke thru the hole and stick it into the threaded rim nipple and tighten. Check the rest for tight and check rim for roundness and run out.
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From: .
RE: broken spokes
Thanks for all of the inputs. I've decided to due away with the wired spokes. So, I'm looking around for some inexpensive wheels. Nothing too fancy because I ride a heck of a lot more then I clean the bike.
Thanks again!
Thanks again!