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Old Aug 29, 2013 | 08:03 PM
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I have been thinking about putting a 19" or maybe even a 21" wheel on my fat bob. The question I have is ...has anyone done this mod.. if so did you have to change out your front fender? also soes anyone have any pistures of this mod?
 
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I have been contemplating it myself. I know it's been done as I've seen pics of it, but haven't seen a write up on it.
 
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I have been contemplating it myself. I know it's been done as I've seen pics of it, but haven't seen a write up on it.
What size of rim were you thinking about doing?
 
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Old Sep 1, 2013 | 08:32 PM
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21 was what I was thinking. I love the big spoke front wheel look.
 
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Yea me to! I have been looking at the 50 spoke fat daddy wheels!!! Ther are pretty badd a$$!
 
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Why not change em both? Not sure about the 21...Since it comes with 16 F/R I figured 18 F/R couldn't hurt the overall factory intended look.(80 spoke).
 
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Why not change em both? Not sure about the 21...Since it comes with 16 F/R I figured 18 F/R couldn't hurt the overall factory intended look.(80 spoke).
I like the look of a 21" wheel .... I was looking at your bike ... What size of rim do you have on it? Nice looking bike by the way!
 
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I like the look of a 21" wheel .... I was looking at your bike ... What size of rim do you have on it? Nice looking bike by the way!
Thanks bud.!8x5.5 rear 18x3.5 front..
 
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It looks good with out the front fender.. I was thinking bout taking mine off.. Now I know I am!!
 
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Originally Posted by mojo6677
I have been thinking about putting a 19" or maybe even a 21" wheel on my fat bob. The question I have is ...has anyone done this mod.. if so did you have to change out your front fender? also soes anyone have any pistures of this mod?
Yes! I did it! I put a Performance Machine 19x3" w/ Dunlop tire on my 2012 Fat Bob. I didn't have to change the fender. There is almost no difference in total diameter of the 19x3" vs. the stock 16" front. (Same with the 18" rear which I changed at the same time.)

I love the look and handling of the new setup. I did consider leaving the 16" rear on, as I like how it looked a lot. I'm happy with what I did, but I could still see just changing the front. I always loved the look of the old WideGlides when they had a 19" front. My chopper has a 16/19" combo.

 
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