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Jan 31, 2010 | 08:53 AM

moto monkee

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Wheel Help

I recently got a killer deal on a '09 Nightster around Christmas. A deal came up that I couldn't pass up a few days ago. I got a chance to buy a 2004 XL 1200R Sportster Roadster for $1500. Needs a lot of TLC and elbow grease. This will be a new project bike, my first build. I do not like the Mag wheels, but it has dual disc brakes. I wanted wire wheels much like my Nightster, but I want to keep the dual front breaks. Where can I find a wire wheel set and tires that will fit this bike? I wonder if a Sportster Custom wheel set would work with this? Any suggestions? I will periodically post pics as this progresses, work stats next week.

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Jan 31, 2010 | 08:58 AM

schumacher

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I can't think of any dual disc factory wires at the moment for a Sportster

Jan 31, 2010 | 09:36 AM

Big Rol

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The 05 XL 1200R had 19" Dual disc laced front wheel, that should work?

Jan 31, 2010 | 09:43 AM

schumacher

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so it did:

bet those rims are hard to find

Jan 31, 2010 | 12:23 PM

moto monkee

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Thanks guys, I'm going to look into them. That helps a lot. I want to get them before the bike goes to paint. I also need 1inch stock height black risers and the stock battery cover. Couldn't find it in the HD parts catalog, I also don't want to pay the factory price. Other than eBay and Craig's List, where can I look? Does anyone have these to sell? Please help.