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Where to buy spokes? Does VL800 Volusia 2001 rear wheel fits in a 2003?

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Leo Batista
Hi guys! :)

Unfortunately, yesterday I had all spokes from one side of my rear wheel broken. I was riding with my son and we got an abrupt difference in the leveling on the road (QEW in Toronto, Canada).

My rear wheel is in a super new condition... I have two questions here:

1. I bought the VL800 Volusia 2001 rear wheel at eBay - Does it fit in a bike 2003?
2. I want to buy the spokes and install/fix my current wheel. Where can I buy it from?

Thank you!!

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Skrapiron
There is no difference in the wheel used on the VL800, regardless of the year. You can use a wheel from 2001 on a 2023.

As for the spokes, you can get a set off of JP cycles for about $90us. A shop will charge a few hundred to relace and true the wheel.
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IzeHouze
Ouch!

Picture doesn't do it justice.
Yea, what Skrapiron said. :)

If you want a shiny custom spoke set, there is

Buchanan Spokes - Custom Spoke Sets

Custom Spoke Sets
www.buchananspokes.com
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Skrapiron
Just an FYI, stainless steel is very soft and can flex excessively under torsional loads. Stick with carbon steel or chromed carbon steel for spokes.
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Whiskey
Welcome from Kennesaw GA!

Sounds like you got your answer, I just thought I'd say hi.
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Leo Batista
Thank you for the tip!

Skrapiron said:
Just an FYI, stainless steel is very soft and can flex excessively under torsional loads. Stick with carbon steel or chromed carbon steel for spokes.
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Leo Batista
IzeHouze said:
Ouch!

Picture doesn't do it justice.
Yea, what Skrapiron said. :)

If you want a shiny custom spoke set, there is

Buchanan Spokes - Custom Spoke Sets

Custom Spoke Sets
www.buchananspokes.com
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Agreed... What a day I had yesterday!
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