2013 Street Glide
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: New Jersey
Caveat emptor: Don't get the laced wheels! On my '12 Heritage, the rear spokes needed to be tightened at the 1,000 mile service. I didn't consider this a big deal until all of them loosened up again 200 miles later. I am replacing them with mags. Others have reported this defect on the Softail forum.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,575
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From: Wisconsin
I guess the real question is if anybody can confirm that a Chrome Spoke wheel is what they are refering to. I'm overseas and can't go in to talk to a dealer/see a bike with the optional wheels. If its just chrome spokes, I would rather have the stock black wheel (I think it would look better with the black denim).
If it where me, I'd save my money for something better looking than the spoked wheel.
Good luck with the new scoot.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Studio City, CA via Rochester, NY
Congratz on the new bike! I have the same ride, 2012. Originally, the plan was to get the stock off of there and perhaps a Ride Wright or DNA, but the more I sat with it, the more I like the stock. It just works with the denim. So I'm glad I waited it out a bit. I'd marinate and if you want to switch, you can do it at 1000 mi. Just my 2 cents.
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 169
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From: Bay Area, CA
i almost got the smooth laced wheels, but backed out and stuck with the stock ones. There are some harley dealerships that offer the stock black wheels in full chrome, so that may have been what you ordered (which do look good).
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5th Gear
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 9
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From: lapeer, mich.
street glide stk wheels
I just completed the paperwork on a 2013 SG in Black Denim but got a question. I have ordered the ABS/Security option, Cruise Control and the optional Chrome Aluminum Wheels. I like the lookof the stock wheels with the black, so is it worth the $500 for the Chrome Wheels? In my mind as I was checking the box, I was picturing the CVO Agitator Wheels, but the pictures I can find on line show only Chrome Spoke Wheels. If thats all it is, then I would rather save for a better set later. What say you? I have to get them an answer soon, before payment.
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