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before and after pics - 5/17/2008 7:39:52 AM

wiegs

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I finally have my new wheels on and took some pics. Here are the before photos.

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RE: before and after pics - 5/17/2008 7:42:26 AM

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after. I went with a 21x3.5" in front and 18x5.5" in the rear. The front of the bike was raised about 1/2-3/4". I may slide the fork tubes up to even the ride out. I am in the process of remounting the front fender I need to file the holes a bit to raise the fender 1/4".

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RE: before and after pics - 5/17/2008 7:45:50 AM

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Wow!

What a difference wheels make, huh? Very nice Bro! This just might be my next winter mod!

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RE: before and after pics - 5/17/2008 7:53:33 AM

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Custom wheels have a big impact on the overall looks of the bike and your wheels look very nice!

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RE: before and after pics - 5/17/2008 8:00:20 AM

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I remember you had someone photoshop the wheels on the bike a few weeks back. You made a great choice! Didn't you have a 17X5.5 on the back originally? That's what I have now and, thanks to you, it looks like new wheels are in my (distant) future.

Great looking bike, wiegs!

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RE: before and after pics - 5/17/2008 8:03:56 AM

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Thanks. Now I know what new wheels will look like on MY bike.

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RE: before and after pics - 5/17/2008 8:15:15 AM

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Yes, the photoshop really helped me decide. It was still a tough decision. It is a lot of dough to spend if you don't like the finished product. I think the original rear wheel size is 17x4.25. I really love the 120/70-21 in front.

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I remember you had someone photoshop the wheels on the bike a few weeks back. You made a great choice! Didn't you have a 17X5.5 on the back originally? That's what I have now and, thanks to you, it looks like new wheels are in my (distant) future.

Great looking bike, wiegs!

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RE: before and after pics - 5/17/2008 9:24:29 AM

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wiegs-If you don't mind me asking, where did the wheels come from ? They give the bike a custom look. Great work.

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RE: before and after pics - 5/17/2008 9:39:24 AM

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The wheels are hogpro "dominators".

Here are some more pics with my touring setup and the front fender mounted. I plan to get a new fender, but probably not this year. I don't think it looks too bad.

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RE: before and after pics - 5/18/2008 6:57:20 PM

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Went for a ride with my new wheels and the bike handles great. The only negative is the front wheel is heavier and you can feel that in the bars. Overall very pleased!

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RE: before and after pics - 5/19/2008 6:39:27 PM

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They look great!

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RE: before and after pics - 5/19/2008 8:03:36 PM

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Bike looks great!

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RE: before and after pics - 5/19/2008 8:18:44 PM

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Those wheels look awesome Weigs. The front tire. What kind? I know it is dumbassed of me, but is it mounted in the right direction? I don't know why I ask, because I am probably 180 degrees out. I don't know why I am even seeing the tire, the rims look great

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RE: before and after pics - 5/19/2008 9:06:35 PM

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Whoa!!!! That thing looks like a buzzsaw coming after you! I like that bigger front wheel a lot.

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RE: before and after pics - 5/19/2008 9:28:53 PM

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Very Nice....

I have the HD star wheels.. and like yours, easy to clean. I chose mine mostly for that reason... Hell, anything other then the stock wires would look better anyway.
My nephew has aluminum (satin.. unpolished, non-chrome) wheels with a very complex pattern. Impossible to clean. And the matching sprocket only lasted 9,000 miles.
If you have an aluminum drive sprocket, I would advise to get the poly overlay for the teeth. My nephew did, and loves it... Should last forever (they say).

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RE: before and after pics - 5/19/2008 10:41:50 PM

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Looks great!

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RE: before and after pics - 5/20/2008 7:05:25 AM

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man those wheels look great! i love how much open area you have on your rear wheel! very cool...instead of getting a new fender why not just chop up the one you have?

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RE: before and after pics - 5/20/2008 8:39:27 AM

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They are mounted in the correct direction. That was the first thing I checked when I opened the boxes.

The tires are avon cobra's. Metzler's were backordered a month.

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Those wheels look awesome Weigs. The front tire. What kind? I know it is dumbassed of me, but is it mounted in the right direction? I don't know why I ask, because I am probably 180 degrees out. I don't know why I am even seeing the tire, the rims look great

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RE: before and after pics - 5/20/2008 11:31:02 AM

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Thanks for getting me running straight Weigs, I knew I was off line. Avons, good looking combo and I can see a wheel change for my Bob coming up this winter. I am tired of spokes.
Your set up looks really great.

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