2014 Road King
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Joined: Jan 2012
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From: NY
Had spokes on my dyna,hard to keep clean and keep spokes from rusting on the back wheel, brake dust really makes a mess too. Very happy my 2014 RK has cast wheels. Plus they never need adjustment. Just my opinion. Spokes do look good when new and clean.
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Seasoned HDF Member
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From: Michigan
Yeah, I know what you mean, I know when I see it with those spoke wheels & white walls it'll be all over.
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They do take some effort to keep clean and nice looking but I am a classic guys so it is totally worth it. I had 09 road king classic and now a heritage with WW and spokes because I love the look. I don't have to clean it often but when I do it does take a couple hours.
Road Master
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From: Outside Dover, OH
Congrats on the new RK! I think they're right about the new HD laced wheels bein sealed, that was always my biggest beef with spokes. The RKs are classics, regarless how you dress them, they look great!
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Spoke wheels with wide whites look great. I'd rather have a wheel I don;t have to spend hours keeping clean (been there done that) but it is personal choice. The nostalgic look of wide whites and spokes is timeless.
