super_sadie_
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posted November 20, 2007 02:21 PM
Zx-14 Spoke Wheels
Does anyone know where to get spoke wheels for my bike???
  
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stevewfl
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posted November 20, 2007 02:23 PM
the king of bling regarding spokes: http://roaringtoyz.com/
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super_sadie_
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posted November 20, 2007 02:37 PM
I mean actual spokes, like a Supermoto bike has. I dont even know if they make them for sport bikes but I think it would be something very different.
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jeff martin
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posted November 20, 2007 02:44 PM
Interesting question...I have another can spokes handle the power...I thought you said your bike is going to be bright pink...If so pink spokes would look good...
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Ojref
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posted November 20, 2007 02:46 PM
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Does anyone know where to get spoke wheels for my bike???
2 words that strike fear into the hearts of old school Hardley riders:
BROOM HANDLE
Spoke wheels? Why stop there. Get some mahagony wood trim panels too!
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super_sadie_
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posted November 20, 2007 02:51 PM
Yes I believe spokes would be fine with the power. I will not be taking this bike to the strip, and it would just be another option as far as cosmetics go.
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Halvefast
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posted November 20, 2007 02:53 PM
Like these ? ? ?
I saw them @ the Indy dealer show last Feb., sorry but don't know where to get them
but they were on a bike in the Lockhart-Phillips booth, maybe you can ask them.
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super_sadie_
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posted November 20, 2007 03:06 PM
THANKS so much. I saw them there as well and could not for the life of me remember which booth it was at. You guys are so helpful!!!
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kimski2001
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posted November 20, 2007 03:18 PM
i must admit when i first read the thread i couldnt fathom the thought of spokes on a 14(maybe a old school impala)but from the looks of the pic they would be hot!especially if you're going pink(chrome lip pink spokes)and for those who disagree(go to lowridermagazine.com)and look @ my 69 impala.it was in aug06.title was kim kings 69!
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jeff martin
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posted November 20, 2007 03:19 PM
I gotta say Sadie those look smoking hot...Post a pic when you get em...
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super_sadie_
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posted November 20, 2007 03:33 PM
Well I found them in Lockhart and put a call into my rep so hopefully I will have some more info on them tomorrow!!! Cant wait. Doing a little Christmas shopping from me to me.
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ghostman
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posted November 20, 2007 03:41 PM
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i must admit when i first read the thread i couldnt fathom the thought of spokes on a 14(maybe a old school impala)but from the looks of the pic they would be hot!especially if you're going pink(chrome lip pink spokes)and for those who disagree(go to lowridermagazine.com)and look @ my 69 impala.it was in aug06.title was kim kings 69!
I know you've GOT to have some pics.
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NinjaNick
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posted November 20, 2007 03:44 PM
I like! 
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MasterBlaster
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posted November 20, 2007 03:51 PM
Those are some serious spokes, and do look good, but I would hate to have the job of keeping them clean. I would think they may be quite heavy also. Mebby look good with white sidewalls..
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kimski2001
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posted November 20, 2007 04:12 PM
i must admit that when it comes to the pic thing im dumb(in the process of learning)thats why i said go to lowridermagazine.com.my bad!
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bigdtd
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posted November 20, 2007 04:23 PM
that looks wicked with spokes
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dubious
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posted November 20, 2007 06:10 PM
I used to race alot of motocross and adjusted and trued a many spokes in my day...
I would never go backwarse in technology and put spokes on a kachine like ours.
Spokes are for slow HD's....
There is a reason you have never seen spoked wheels, on drag bikes, or production high speed machinerey....
I am sure someone will bring up the old school salt flats or fastest indian or what ever, those guys adjust their wheels often... the faster their bikes are the more often they have to adjust them!
Well. you'll get good at truing wheels after awhile, if a highspeed wheel wobble doesn't get you first... the centrifugal forces at high speed do wonders for stretching spokes...
at least all of them stretch together!
I would never do it on this bike, and highly recommend you don't....
to each their own though.
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tg1820
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posted November 20, 2007 06:24 PM
The spokes will hold a stock ZX14 with a PC and pipe.
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stevewfl
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posted November 20, 2007 06:44 PM
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I used to race alot of motocross and adjusted and trued a many spokes in my day...
I would never go backwarse in technology and put spokes on a kachine like ours.
Spokes are for slow HD's....
There is a reason you have never seen spoked wheels, on drag bikes, or production high speed machinerey....
I am sure someone will bring up the old school salt flats or fastest indian or what ever, those guys adjust their wheels often... the faster their bikes are the more often they have to adjust them!
Well. you'll get good at truing wheels after awhile, if a highspeed wheel wobble doesn't get you first... the centrifugal forces at high speed do wonders for stretching spokes...
at least all of them stretch together!
I would never do it on this bike, and highly recommend you don't....
to each their own though.
+1 and may I add:
spokes <---good on the ZX14 if you want to be the king of the Sonic parking lot, desire a futuristic version of a cheech and chong bike, enjoy knowing you are riding on weaker wheels, and enjoy spending 5 hours per wheel cleaning and polishing on a regular basis.
When I posted roaring toyz link above for spoked wheels I thought someone was looking for chrome "5-spoke" or such common on bling bikes, not 1950 true-spokes.
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BlackMagic14
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posted November 21, 2007 03:40 AM
Damn guys she said she aint gonna be racing the bike she wants it for looks, Not my thing but if you are sitting on the bike it is gonna look good LOL
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dubious
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posted November 21, 2007 04:33 AM
I never berated her, just stated some facts and some opinion.
Some info to sit on and consider...
to each their own....
Did I mention they will be considerably heavier than the stock wheels?
Handling will become affected as well.
I'd hate to see someone dissapointed, or worse, ....injured....
The bike is capable of 180+ mph (real world) totally stock....
If she ever decides to explore that end of the spectrum (lord knows I have almost every ride!  ) spokes really don't belong at those speeds unless your a spoke tuner...
I know that most people are incabable of trueing a wheel proper, with all the spokes torqued equally...so it stays true and tight...
It takes practice and experience to get it right... PITA too!
LOL
Stevie,... with the pornstar nail polish is the flamer.... LOL....
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greigh03
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posted November 21, 2007 05:45 AM
when i bought my white zx14 , it looked really cool with the red wheels , and then they developed a grey stripe , and then a black stripe , and then teh red was barely visible , and then i washed it and the red looked really cool again - you mean one more maintenance thing to mess with , oh not me - here is a better idea - take off the chain , put on the hub caps that look like they are still in motion even when stopped , put the bike in teh back of a dual wheel pick up truck and parade it around like you was gonna ride it - OR ride it like it is
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ghostman
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posted November 21, 2007 06:04 AM
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when i bought my white zx14 , it looked really cool with the red wheels , and then they developed a grey stripe , and then a black stripe , and then teh red was barely visible , and then i washed it and the red looked really cool again - you mean one more maintenance thing to mess with , oh not me - here is a better idea - take off the chain , put on the hub caps that look like they are still in motion even when stopped , put the bike in teh back of a dual wheel pick up truck and parade it around like you was gonna ride it - OR ride it like it is
Yeah, and for those who don't like the brown/gold rims; PROBLEM SOLVED!
All you have to do is not wash them for about a month.
Kind like a low budget "road grime coating".
Could fool the naked eye into thinking they were anodized. 
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Sticks_n_Stones
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posted November 21, 2007 07:27 AM
beginning of spring I finally fully washed and repolished my rims after about 4 months of only washing the plastics on the bike and guys at my work were amazed that in one night I was able to take my "painted black rims" and strip n polish them both that fast lol.
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super_sadie_
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posted November 21, 2007 07:52 AM
I completely understand the maintainance of spoke wheels, I too ride off road bikes and know that keeping spokes tight are a part of life. I know adding weight will also be a factor but I am ok with that. As far as cleaning goes, I am slightly obsessive when it comes to keeping my bikes prestine, so whats a few more pieces to clean  .... I think it would be something quite unique for those times when I know I will be cruising to a bike night or something. I appreciate all the input and I will let you all know what my final decision is.
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