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Jul 25, 2013 | 07:22 AM

#31

Hammerhead Pat

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From: Brandon,Fl

The only BigWheels that I like are the ones those guys on Nitro Circus use

Last edited by Hammerhead Pat; Jul 25, 2013 at 07:23 AM. Reason: spelling

Jul 25, 2013 | 07:25 AM

#32

johnjay

Road Warrior

Joined: Oct 2011

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From: North Jersey

If it doesn't make my bike handle better or go faster it does not go on the bike. Changing the geometry of a bike is very interesting, bigger rear wheel then why not a bigger front wheel???? It's all for looks and everyone has their own opinion. Me, I'm a NO.

Jul 25, 2013 | 07:27 AM

#33

Mike

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From: Centralia, Wa

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shakeydeal

You are painting with a very broad brush. I don't care for a stock bike, but I don't want a Big Wheel either. There are shades of gray here, not just black and white.

Shakey

I have pretty broad tastes, I guess. I appreciate the time and effort that goes into a lot of these builds, even when it's not something I'd choose to ride myself. , I'm definitely going to appreciate the craftsmanship.

I thought this thread was all in good fun, I really don't give a lot of thought to what anybody else rides.

Jul 25, 2013 | 07:41 AM

#34

'05Train

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From: 'Noke, VA

People should do what they want with their bikes. I think the big wheels look ridiculous, as well as ruin the ride and handling of the bike. But what do I know, I have a rubber chicken on my Tour Pak.

Jul 25, 2013 | 10:26 AM

#35

JekyllnHyde

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Joined: Apr 2009

Posts: 3,056

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From: Connecticut

Not my cup of tea but if someone else likes it, why not...it's their bike. Some people want show, others prefer go, and some do a good job combining the two.

Jul 26, 2013 | 03:41 AM

#36

Shakeydeal

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From: Lynchburg, Va

Boogaloodude,

It's all good. I don't sweat it either.

BTW, that is a sweet ride you have built. Even with the big wheel.....

Shakey

Jul 26, 2013 | 08:59 AM

#37

TheRooster

Road Master

Joined: Jul 2011

Posts: 987

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From: Maryland

Personally, I think it's a waste of money and an attention tactic. Whatever, though. . .different strokes for different folks. Some people wouldn't like my mini-apes.

If someone wants to pay money to get others to look at them, ain't my problem.

Jul 26, 2013 | 01:35 PM

#38

oct1949

Club Member

Joined: May 2007

Posts: 145,895

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From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..

NO. I don't care to alter suspensions or big wheels on my any of my vehicles just for looks anymore.

did it once back in the 70's on one of my 4wds and it never handled good after that.

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Jul 26, 2013 | 02:45 PM

#39

jbc1200

Cruiser

Joined: Apr 2013

Posts: 180

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From: Ball Ground, GA

To me this:

Is the same as this:

Jul 27, 2013 | 03:41 PM

#40

Mike

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Joined: Jun 2009

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From: Centralia, Wa

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shakeydeal

Boogaloodude,

It's all good. I don't sweat it either.

BTW, that is a sweet ride you have built. Even with the big wheel.....

Thanks for the kind words. It might not be to everybody's taste (what bike is, really?), but it's definitely a big improvement over what I started with. I started with something cheap, and built it up as I could afford to. I have less in this one than if I'd have bought a stock Street Glide or Road Glide, and it's faster, and handles much better, too.

Not that I would have minded cutting up a nice Road Glide, but that's not what I did. I started with a beat, ex cop bike that was ugly from every angle.

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