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Joined: May 2012
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From: California
Yup, I checked out the 19" and the 18" rims... I wanted a lower profile. The 16" was actually pretty cool but just doesn't look right on that front end to me.
I think for the most part the whole 'black' things was getting old and became less flexible for me as far as what I could do with my bike. I don't mind some chrome but these days black is the new chrome... and I'm sure that the whole black out trim will start dying off when riders start marginalizing it... *shrugs*
I think for the most part the whole 'black' things was getting old and became less flexible for me as far as what I could do with my bike. I don't mind some chrome but these days black is the new chrome... and I'm sure that the whole black out trim will start dying off when riders start marginalizing it... *shrugs*
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From: Seattle, WA
I seem to recall you had over-length fork tubes installed at one point ...? I think the stock length forks or even lowered would improve the looks ...
I like the looks from the front ... from the 'starboard bow' ... but, abeam the look seems a little 'off' ...
Probably looks better with you sitting on it ... gets the 'sag' and drops the overall suspension some ...
It does appear that you've slid the fork tubes up in the triple trees about an inch already (or do my eyes deceive me?) ... so, I guess that isn't going to do it ...
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As to the comment of it looking like a 'bar hopper' or whatever ... tell you what: the balloon front tire really soaks up the road 'feel' ... allows you to roll up the miles better than with a 'pizza cutter' front tire ...
R/
'Chop
I like the looks from the front ... from the 'starboard bow' ... but, abeam the look seems a little 'off' ...
Probably looks better with you sitting on it ... gets the 'sag' and drops the overall suspension some ...
It does appear that you've slid the fork tubes up in the triple trees about an inch already (or do my eyes deceive me?) ... so, I guess that isn't going to do it ...
* * *
As to the comment of it looking like a 'bar hopper' or whatever ... tell you what: the balloon front tire really soaks up the road 'feel' ... allows you to roll up the miles better than with a 'pizza cutter' front tire ...
R/
'Chop
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Joined: Apr 2010
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From: North Dakota
My opinion: Change from Wide Glide trees to Fat Bob trees, 2 inch shorter fork tubes, no tank lift and a Fat Bob front fender.
Or, a black 19 inch wheel with fat rubber.
I love the 16 inch wheels though, the handling, to me, is so much better.
Or, a black 19 inch wheel with fat rubber.
I love the 16 inch wheels though, the handling, to me, is so much better.
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From: Little Rock
got all my info and help here:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...es-wheels.html
and this awsome thread:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...ds-w-pics.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...es-wheels.html
and this awsome thread:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...ds-w-pics.html
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Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Ashburn, VA
I think it looks too raked out for that fat tire on front. Maybe some apes could help it out? Lowering and front fender would help for sure.
Regardless, if it looks good to you, screw my opinion. Enjoy it!
Regardless, if it looks good to you, screw my opinion. Enjoy it!
Last edited by jmeiers; Jun 19, 2012 at 08:18 AM.
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From: Blaine, WA
Much better, a fender, black on the trees/tubes and you are there.