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Old Mar 7, 2019 | 08:31 PM
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Opinions please. How do you think chrome fatspokes would look on this:

( Be honest, no feelings hurt.O_o).


'91FXLR
 
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Old Mar 7, 2019 | 08:32 PM
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Bought it new. Never really cared for the solid wheel. Bike has always fit like a glove, handles very well.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2019 | 08:32 PM
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It wouldn't look any worse than some of the other fxr abominations people have been showing off lately.
Spokes always look sharp tho
 
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Old Mar 7, 2019 | 08:37 PM
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I'll take that as a yes? I DO know what ya mean. Awhile back I was thinking about selling it, asked about what it might be worth. Lots said they going high in Cali. Looked at some. Looked like ****, all chopped up. Mine is unmolested, except for pipes and I got original packed away, so.......
 
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I think it'll be better than the solid wheel...looks wise.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2019 | 05:14 AM
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Fat Spokes look great on an FL.. Don't think so on an FX...
 
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Old Mar 8, 2019 | 06:27 AM
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I dont know if you can still find them, but i always liked the thunder star mags on that style bike.
 
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Fat Spokes look great on an FL.. Don't think so on an FX...
I agree with this. Bike looks great as is.
 
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Not keen on fat spokes myself, prefer cast wheels.
 
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The bike has the lean look to it, fat spokes would be trying to achieve the opposite (fat) look IMO.

I like it as is.
 
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