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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 11:55 AM
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Ok, I have to get new rims for my 05 Fatty...and I have a poll for all you out there. I am wondeing if I should go wiht a spoke wheel, a custom wheel or a chrome solid wheel. I like the look of the custom ones, but Fatties are known for the solid wheels. What are your thoughts out there?
 
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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 11:55 PM
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Yea it's a fatty and thier known for having solid wheels and all, But it looks like you have done some custom work to your ride so why would you want it look like the others. First and foremost get what you like. From the few pics I have seen I think a nice chrome custom would look nice. JMHO

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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 12:51 AM
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I like the solid wheel! but thats just me what ever you like!!
 
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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 12:58 AM
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I think solid chrome would look awsome on your bike! However you mike like to read this thread.

https://www.hdforums.com/m_386509/tm.htm
 
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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 01:02 AM
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By the way that is an awesome paint job. Who's the artist? How much did it cost you?
 
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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 02:33 AM
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I like mags.
I did a solid in back with a six spoke mag in the front.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 03:49 AM
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How about chrome solid with an etched image or pattern in it?

 
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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 12:42 PM
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I prefer the solids, but can appreciate a cool looking custom wheel. But beware, the fatboys are so well known with the solid wheels, that some of these custom wheels don't look right to me. Pick your wheel design carefully, just my .02
 
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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 06:05 PM
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I saw a FatBoy with solid chrome wheels today. It looked so damn sharp that its going to be my next upgrade.
 
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