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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 04:47 PM
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hello bloke i spoke to you a while ago about the 16" front rim on your bob.forgot to ask you are your rear shocks standard or did you lower the back also? alot of people seem to be saying you need to lower the back also to make the bike ride level?any help would be very appreciated. cheers.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 11:37 PM
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hello bloke i spoke to you a while ago about the 16" front rim on your bob.forgot to ask you are your rear shocks standard or did you lower the back also? alot of people seem to be saying you need to lower the back also to make the bike ride level?any help would be very appreciated. cheers.
You didn't ask me, but ....

I'm sporting a 16" wheel in front and I didn't lower the rear ... far as I can tell it rides level enough. I wouldn't sweat it too much.

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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 12:12 AM
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I also have a 16 front wheel and have no problems with the way it rides
 
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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 04:18 PM
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thanks for the replies.thats made my mind up 16" front is the way to go.soon as funds allow goodbye skinny front wheel!
 
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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 05:35 PM
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I also have a 16 front wheel and have no problems with the way it rides
Dude...fantastic skull fairing!!! (not to hijack thread)
 
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