Fat Front Tire...
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RE: Fat Front Tire...
You are correct Zip..... I mis-spoke when I said he used a Sportster hub. I meant to say narrow hub. So I stand corrected, thanks.
Good luck with your project. Show us see how the build turns out......pg
Good luck with your project. Show us see how the build turns out......pg
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Ever try lacing your own wheels. Lot of satisfaction when done - ins. in manuel - send out for true and balance - something to do...
You are using ss spokes and nipples - right ?
You are using ss spokes and nipples - right ?
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Thanks for all the compliments guys. Just tryin to be a lil different from all the other bobs out there. Fork boots are next and the list goes on ...lol
Good luck zippo and let us know how it goes for you.
Good luck zippo and let us know how it goes for you.
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RE: Fat Front Tire...
tireater,
no I have not laced a wheel (yet). This wheel required custom sized spokes so I sent it out to be laced as I do not know how how to measure and the shop will measure and order the spokes, etc. I did unlace the wheel which took me about 25 minutes.
no I have not laced a wheel (yet). This wheel required custom sized spokes so I sent it out to be laced as I do not know how how to measure and the shop will measure and order the spokes, etc. I did unlace the wheel which took me about 25 minutes.
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Last time I unlaced a wheel it took about 60 sec. - 4" makita and a cut off disc - didn't use 1/2 disc...
Don't forget to remove tire FIRST ! MUCH TOUGHER LATER !....
I will try to get pics tomorrow - I have them on aCD - but will have to reduce them by 1/2.
Had to go to L.A. today to get gov. permits andgirlfriendis over for 3 days....may get nutn done...
I laced up the custom front wheel for my bagger to make sure everything fit before powdercoating...10 min = done...
I didn't even finish my second beer - the key is having the correct length spokes - 1/8" too much = nightmare...
There seems to be a limited amount of mods. on any bike - the onesI do myself give me satisfaction - THAT LASTS !!!
Don't forget to remove tire FIRST ! MUCH TOUGHER LATER !....
I will try to get pics tomorrow - I have them on aCD - but will have to reduce them by 1/2.
Had to go to L.A. today to get gov. permits andgirlfriendis over for 3 days....may get nutn done...
I laced up the custom front wheel for my bagger to make sure everything fit before powdercoating...10 min = done...
I didn't even finish my second beer - the key is having the correct length spokes - 1/8" too much = nightmare...
There seems to be a limited amount of mods. on any bike - the onesI do myself give me satisfaction - THAT LASTS !!!
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RE: Fat Front Tire...
Let us know what size spokes you have to order since they are custom. I read Billy post and he said he didn't think a OEM 16 HD rim would work. What size 16" rim are you using, and tire size.
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RE: Fat Front Tire...
The stock HD 16" rim & tire size are fine for this mod. It was the stock16" spokes that i think wouldnt work so a differnt size needed to be re-ordered by the indy. Luckily I had a spare set up while waiting so i wasnt down the hole time.
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