New Forged Wheels question -- 'Polished' or 'Chrome'
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Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Banning, CA
Chrome hands down
I am looking to get some replacement forged wheels from RC Components for my wide glide
they come in 'Polished' or 'Chrome'
i am running about 12K miles a year, so they will spend a lot of time spinning
I understand Chrome is porous, hence with the mileage, am i asking too much of the more expensive chrome wheels. They come with a 7 year guarantee, which is great, but i'm across the pond, and its not so easy for any returns if the chrome becomes an issue
also, the replacement front is a 21 x 3.5, which can be tight on the stock fender. is there anywhere, that i can get a custom fender to fit the wide glide (2104) forks for the larger tire section
as ever, advice, opinions appreciated, rwg
they come in 'Polished' or 'Chrome'
i am running about 12K miles a year, so they will spend a lot of time spinning
I understand Chrome is porous, hence with the mileage, am i asking too much of the more expensive chrome wheels. They come with a 7 year guarantee, which is great, but i'm across the pond, and its not so easy for any returns if the chrome becomes an issue
also, the replacement front is a 21 x 3.5, which can be tight on the stock fender. is there anywhere, that i can get a custom fender to fit the wide glide (2104) forks for the larger tire section
as ever, advice, opinions appreciated, rwg
on chrome wheels.
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From: Nor Cal
Those look Nice ... What Rim Width / Tire Size did you end up with in the Front?
Might be the Pic, but those Fork tubes appear to be longer than Stock ... ?
Might be the Pic, but those Fork tubes appear to be longer than Stock ... ?
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Cruiser
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Thank you for your comments
Good point, should have done that. Not, other than a physical lift comparison, where my son and i felt they were lighter than stock
Went with the largest, as per the custom wheel table guide that does the rounds, and also the 'Lazarus' thread, which is a bit of a bible to me.
21 x 3.5 with 120/70-21 night dragon tire
I have now an ABS issue though, as the front tire outside diameter is increased, the ABS ECM is throwing a wobbly, and wont brake an initial lever application. i will put that issue up on its own thread.
Aye, the photo distorts the geometry a bit. They are 2 inch longer than stock. Imported them from Custom Cycle Engineering
I have a bung king, but have not put it on, as i like the aggressive lean. However, now i have rear shocks 15 mm longer than stock, 2 inch fork extensions, and a larger front tire diameter, so it maybe prudent to do so.
Good point, should have done that. Not, other than a physical lift comparison, where my son and i felt they were lighter than stock
21 x 3.5 with 120/70-21 night dragon tire
I have now an ABS issue though, as the front tire outside diameter is increased, the ABS ECM is throwing a wobbly, and wont brake an initial lever application. i will put that issue up on its own thread.
I have a bung king, but have not put it on, as i like the aggressive lean. However, now i have rear shocks 15 mm longer than stock, 2 inch fork extensions, and a larger front tire diameter, so it maybe prudent to do so.
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