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Old Jul 10, 2024 | 02:20 PM
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Are Harley Twin cam Softail spokes Chrome or Stainless. What about the nipples Chrome or Stainless
 
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probably steel. you can test with a magnet. the steel will have a strong pull while the stainless will have a weaker pull according the amount of steel in it.
BE VERY CAREFUL when dealing with stainless spokes and nipples. they are very easy to gall so use a lube on them like rigid cutting oil and use a spoke wrench, not a regular open end.
 
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