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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 09:36 AM
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I'm looking for some pics of an 18 inch 5.5 on a Train. I know it's been done so cough em up brothers. I'm thinking about swapping out the rear.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 09:52 AM
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An 18-inlaced rr on your bike would set it off nice! Mine has an 18 (not a 5.5 though because it's an early model).
 
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 10:05 AM
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New chrome front meat is on the way.....maybe doing the rear with the same wheel if I like the looks of it. If not, soemone will buy it from me and I'll start over again.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 10:08 AM
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Doing the same.....wheels...200 rear. You can see lots of photos at http://www.hogpro.com
look at bike gallery.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 10:43 AM
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I'm looking for some pics of an 18 inch 5.5 on a Train. I know it's been done so cough em up brothers. I'm thinking about swapping out the rear.
1BT,
Mine is a 18 x 5.5. Got a bunch of pics in my gallery.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 10:48 AM
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Default RE: 18 inch 5.5 ?

Here's pics of my '02 S-tail with Weld Recluse 18x6.0 I had them make for me.

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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 05:33 PM
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How far did you lower and how's the clearance?
 
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 07:01 PM
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I would also be interested inthis info. I'm ordering an 18x5.5
for my bike also and am wondering about tire size.....200/50-18 or 210/50-18?
I think Metzeler only makes a 200 (for this application)but am not sure about other tire makers.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 10:16 PM
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My bike's been lowered about 2.5" all around...have had no clearance problems at all.

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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 07:28 AM
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18 x 5.5 200 tire. Issues when riding 2up was the seat bolt rubbing out the center of the wheel.
Also, I have it dropped all the way down with the HD lowering bolts, I think it is a 2 inch drop. Will eventually go with the progressive 422s for easier adjustments and better ride quality.


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