Hey Top, Does it make it harder to fix the flat because the spokes have tubes? Just a guess on my part.
Oh, I retired as a Mech Engineer, Also did 12 yrs in the Cav, You know.... If you ain't cav you ........ Thanks for the tip and keep leadin'.
I have really been over the sight here and it's great. Can't wait for summer! I am a no rainer. Up here in Oregon it is hard not to get caught in it. But I try to ride through out the year. Don't care for the visibility and slick problems.
Keep the rubber side down!
A flat on a tubed tire is usually sudden and complete. The repair requires the removal of the wheel from the bike, and the removal of the tire from the rim for access to the tube. The tube is then repaired or replaced, and the above sequence is reversed. You'll be fine you carry spare tubes in your saddlebags, just in case, as any shop you'll find along the road may not have one in stock. The trick is to get the bike to a shop (HOG membership is a help here).
The tubeless tires usually go down slowly so you have some warning, and the drill is to ride from station to station, airing up the tire at each, until you reach home or your preferred shop. You can also carry a tubeless tire plug kit and something to reinflate the tire so you can keep rolling.
If your riding is only in town, the wheel difference isn't such a big deal. If touring, it is.
Before you commit to the spoked wheels, consider the bearing issue and the spokes condition (both as stated above), and the brake rotor and rear pulley alignment. You will also be replacing tubes at each tire change, an added cost. Alternatively, you might consider some different cast wheels as shown in the HD Parts and Accessory catalog, which might even be cheaper in the long run.
Congrats, by the way. Dyna's are great and you have a fantastic riding area. The Roots Organic Brewery in Portland is a favorite.
Yahoo! Got a great deal and it only has 6500 miles on it. Life is good. This is my first big bike. I have a question, can I swap my wheels and tires with a set of wire spoked wheels off a sportster? I like the looks of the wire spokes better that the mags.
