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McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
I went for SS spokes & anodised alloy rims on my 400. They still look like new 2 plus years but only 400 dry miles.

Johnny4428:
I have done two bikes previously with SS spokes and DS rims. My current project 550 I have done with DS rims and DS spokes to keep cost down. Plus I decided that I won’t intentionally be cruising about on rainy days.😜

nairb:
It also depends on the make of bike.  I have rebuilt several Suzuki wheels for the old triples and had no choice but to get SS spokes. Original Suzuki spokes are either the same cost as SS or are mostly unattainable.  Not sure about the Kawasaki/Yamaha bikes
At least with Honda, there is a choice to use new zinc plated spokes at half the price.  These bikes rarely see a salted/muddy or wet road anyway.

ST1100:

--- Quote from: nairb on January 28, 2025, 05:16:54 PM ---These bikes rarely see a salted/muddy or wet road anyway.
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Yeah, but what about dog piss? (it has grown like a "new sport" over here to soil other's property by motivating your pet to perform its business on it...  :-\ )

taysidedragon:

--- Quote from: ST1100 on January 29, 2025, 06:46:45 AM ---
--- Quote from: nairb on January 28, 2025, 05:16:54 PM ---These bikes rarely see a salted/muddy or wet road anyway.
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Yeah, but what about dog piss? (it has grown like a "new sport" over here to soil other's property by motivating your pet to perform its business on it...  :-\ )

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Grrrr!

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