Doc Harley: Spoke Wheel

Doc Harley from the Service Clinic at Low Country Harley-Davidson to help you with the health of your motorcycle! Here he talks about how to care for the spoke wheels on your Harley-Davidson.

[@tomcata1467]

Good information for sure, thanks for the reminder.

[@poseidonsound.]

Can you add additional spokes to the wheel?

[@mml1224]

great vid, how do you clean rust spots off the spokes/rims?.......and white wall

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

Use #000 steel wool, it shouldn’t cause any harm but will clean. As for white wall there are a lot products that will work check your local auto parts store for what is available

[@mml1224]

thanks but does MAAS work on CHROME specifically or just stainless steel/metal?

[@chrisphilhower6029]

Hello. I watch your videos. Very informative. Have a question about the Spoke Wrench. I have a 18 1200C. What size are the Spokes? Most of the wrenches I looked at have the same sizes. The one I bought(Bikemaster) is a little sloppy. Thank you

[@thegreatestmotherfuckereve2775]

Chris Philhower Harley Davidson part # 57392. $200. (Just kidding... but if it says Harley you can bet your ass it’s over priced)

[@varuvokkaliga55]

Is it to convert spokes wheel to tubeless , using a rim seal kit on Harley Davidson bike?

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

There is not a kit to convert

[@Jockstrap716]

Doc, I am trying to torque my spokes on my softial and can't seem to remove the weights after marking them from the spikes. Can you share with me how this is done????

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

Contact me through my email…..Doc

[@scottchesher5296]

Hey Doc the biggest important part of it is what size is the wrench for the spokes

[@BrewCityRider]

6mm is the size spoke wrench you need. Motion Pro makes a good one.

[@shazziep5567]

Hi I didn’t think you could have an inner tube with spoked wheels .. ? Is this right or wrong please..🤔🦋

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

You have to use an inner tube unless it was the few years that HD used a big rubber band to seal the wheel....Doc

[@shazziep5567]

@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Thank you 😛

[@countrykorn81]

It's all about the "A"holes and "B"holes.

[@countrykorn81]

Reply to PHD 118

[@goonygoogoo2]

Hi Doc Harley...yesterday my Sportster Nightster was wobbling big time...today I inspected my rear tire and found 6 spokes broken...can you give me a reason for this like what could cause this...is it common...did something like this ever pass by you during your career...Thank you in advance...

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

I have seen 2-4 spokes broke and entire wheel loose. The key is to inspect spoke wheels at every service. The cause, off road riding or a big deep city pothole. Thanks. ~ Doc

[@goonygoogoo2]

@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson thanx a million...

[@goonygoogoo2]

@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson sorry to ask this question :) what is the size of the standards back wheel ( rim) of a spotster nightster 2008...I need to buy spokes and they keep asking me this question that I can't answer :(

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

@@goonygoogoo2 16 inch rear wheel. Thanks ~ Doc

[@goonygoogoo2]

@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson thank you :) so I need to change the whole set of spokes or just replace the broken ones...Do you know any seller that would be willing to ship the spokes to Egypt...?

[@countrykorn81]

What do you charge for a wheel spoke inspection?

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

Thanks for asking. Service writers and management handles that up front….Doc

[@mountaindew8042]

👂👀 👍

[@goodboyringo9716]

Head to the dealership with you wallet.

[@jpdbeach]

Spokes suck to clean

[@thegreatestmotherfuckereve2775]

JUST PLAIN DAVE no way I would ever own spokes for that reason. I like to ride to clean.

[@RMJ3032]

@@thegreatestmotherfuckereve2775 S100 Total Cycle Cleaner. Just spray on and hose off.

[@dantae666]

i hate my spoke wheels and want them gone asap

[@blg020]

I love them that all I'll ever ride on my motorcycle.

[@elithegreat6463]

Spokes are the worst, Especially on a touring Bike, Get a flat and you're Fucked👎, and of course for the trouble mentioned in this. Video

[@levi-ep4od]

BeaglePower G what's your recommendation?

[@elithegreat6463]

I recommend "No Spokes" , use cast wheels. Some ppl like the classic look of Spoke, but when you get a flat in the middle of nowhere, ruining a good ride, and ruining your whole Day...The benefits of the ability to fix a flat with a Cast Wheel andTubeless repair kit, far out way the silly classic look Bullshit of Spokes.

[@obfuscated3090]

That's why I only run spoked wheels on dirt bikes or vintage street bikes. I've had flats on both and was fortunate they were on rear tires. Tubeless tires frequently hold impaled objects without the rider noticing until later. Tubes tend to flatten immediately. You can plug repair tubeless tires in an emergency. I've changed plenty of tubes but don't carry those on the road.

[@docholiday1034]

All my spoked bikes are tubeless for last 15 years....