Pics of '03 Fatboy wheel on '07 Nightrain
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Pics of '03 Fatboy wheel on '07 Nightrain
I wanted a front wheel that had the same look as the rear, with a big fat tire like the rear, and this is what I came up with! A custom machined Fatboy wheel with a 150/80/16 Metzler. It wound up costing about $250 including buying the wheel(used), the machine work, new bearingsand powdercoating. I have countless hours(and beers
) in getting this done. AfterA LOTof research, and A LOT of trial and error, I finally made it happen.
The first pic is in bar-hopping trim, and the second is in touring trim.
Tell me what you think about the wheel...
[IMG]local://upfiles/50095/8186356E0B124CFDAE4CBF309EECC0EA.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]local://upfiles/50095/0B73A5F56445452082FFBD3FFB02E811.jpg[/IMG]
) in getting this done. AfterA LOTof research, and A LOT of trial and error, I finally made it happen.The first pic is in bar-hopping trim, and the second is in touring trim.
Tell me what you think about the wheel...
[IMG]local://upfiles/50095/8186356E0B124CFDAE4CBF309EECC0EA.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]local://upfiles/50095/0B73A5F56445452082FFBD3FFB02E811.jpg[/IMG]
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RE: Pics of '03 Fatboy wheel on '07 Nightrain
BTW, I know the bag is gay! lol Fvckin reflector strip kills me!
I think I/m gonna have the old lady sew me some bluejean sides onto the bag to cover up that BS. I can't get rid of it, it holds too many beers! [sm=icon_cheers.gif]
I think I/m gonna have the old lady sew me some bluejean sides onto the bag to cover up that BS. I can't get rid of it, it holds too many beers! [sm=icon_cheers.gif]
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RE: Pics of '03 Fatboy wheel on '07 Nightrain
I like the way you hollowed out the rim. I've often wondered if it was possible on my '04 FB, without destroying the integrity of the rims, but I guess you answered my question. I like the blacked out look as well. Nice work! And any bag that holds that much beer MUST be hetrosexual. 
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RE: Pics of '03 Fatboy wheel on '07 Nightrain
Wow. Looks amazing dude. Good work. Now it's YOUR bike! Very nice..
WG
P.S. How's it handle now? I bet it's like night and day...
WG
P.S. How's it handle now? I bet it's like night and day...
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RE: Pics of '03 Fatboy wheel on '07 Nightrain
Thanks for all the compliments guys.
Handling is definately different with the bars and wheel. I actuallylike itmuch better than stock. It turns MUCH easier. I dont have to press the bars hardly at all to take a curve, just a shift of body weight and it falls into the turn. Also the bigger tire makes imperfections in the road surface less noticeable. I mean with the 21" I felt everything, if I ran over a pebble I knew it, but the 16" soaks up that stuff. I guess because there is soooo much more sidewall.
I wondered how the look would go over. I'm still getting used to it, but I like the fact it sets my bike apart from the crowd. I kept the 21 though, just in case...
Handling is definately different with the bars and wheel. I actuallylike itmuch better than stock. It turns MUCH easier. I dont have to press the bars hardly at all to take a curve, just a shift of body weight and it falls into the turn. Also the bigger tire makes imperfections in the road surface less noticeable. I mean with the 21" I felt everything, if I ran over a pebble I knew it, but the 16" soaks up that stuff. I guess because there is soooo much more sidewall.
I wondered how the look would go over. I'm still getting used to it, but I like the fact it sets my bike apart from the crowd. I kept the 21 though, just in case...