17 FXDLS Build Thread
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Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2016
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From: Riverside County
I have not put a tune yet, going to the vance and hines FP3. I have a saddlemen step-up on my FXDX that I love, I may go the same route on the S as well.
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Louisiana
I've had a few people around here actually liked the wheels. But I'm like most and think they look too brown. Later I'll powder them either a light color closer to a gold or a deep red color depending on how I feel at the time. Either way this a fun bike that lends itself to many different styles of build.
Road Captain
Joined: May 2016
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From: San Diego
Originally Posted by TheSSPirate
I agree, the wheels are hideous. HD really missed it with these, if they were a true bronze or gold, it would be awesome. I'll Probably powdercoat them black in the near future. Id let them go if aftermarket wheels weren't as expensive as they are.
Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2007
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Im one of the few that love the wheels. The entire look of the bike for that matter. FYI that's a 66 GT350 and yes the gold that Shelby American used for the Hertz models is pretty much an exact match.
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Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2016
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From: Riverside County
I may replace it with something else in the future, not sure if I like it yet or not. My knee doesn't hit it which is good, but I don't know how I feel about the look yet.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2016
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From: Northstreet, michigan
I'd like to replace mine with the extreme ventilator style. Assuming I wouldn't experience a performance difference. With the factory heavy breather and forward controls, when I abruptly let off the throttle from wide open throttle, my right knee hits the air cleaner.
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Joined: Jun 2014
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From: NW Ohio
I feel ya. I had to put one on because the knee irritation was just maddening to me. It's not my favorite look, but after much consideration function won out.
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From: Sandy Eggo's North County
Looks like the OP has some awesome plans for his new bike.
I'm thinking, with all the "resistance" to the wheel color, they are going to be sought after in the future. Just like the front drum brakes on Sporties so many years ago. Riders changed out the drums for superior disk brake systems. Now, rebuilders can't find "correct" drum brakes to complete their rebuilds back to OEM.
I think these "BS" (baby *hit) wheels will be the same situation...
I'm thinking, with all the "resistance" to the wheel color, they are going to be sought after in the future. Just like the front drum brakes on Sporties so many years ago. Riders changed out the drums for superior disk brake systems. Now, rebuilders can't find "correct" drum brakes to complete their rebuilds back to OEM.
I think these "BS" (baby *hit) wheels will be the same situation...