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Old May 9, 2009 | 11:54 PM
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Default Help on picking wheels for a 2008 FATBOY

I am getting ready to purchase wheels for the fatboy. I am getting Performance Machine wheels. My question is for you all to help me decide which wheel.

The bike is pearl black with longshots. I am adding chrom front end as well.

I really like the idea of 18's.

thanks for any help.

Mark

here is a link to the company

performancemachine.com
 
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Old May 10, 2009 | 08:14 AM
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you need to get the ones that you like best, not what someone (on-line) told you to get.....

personally, I like the stock wheels - it's what helps make a Fatboy, a Fatboy. here's a thought, get the '09 chrome Fatboy wheels to go with the chromed front end.
 
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Old May 10, 2009 | 08:20 AM
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I like the Hooligan's out of the PM line.
 
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Old May 10, 2009 | 09:47 AM
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yeah i thought about the stockers. I like them chromed.

thanks for the ideas so far.

Mark
 
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Old May 10, 2009 | 12:36 PM
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Check out what this guy does to the stock wheels (http://willyshiny.com/machined-wheels.html). Nice prices too. They are my next purchase.
 
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Old May 10, 2009 | 06:05 PM
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hogpro has the ones that i have seen that i like/
 
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Old May 10, 2009 | 08:07 PM
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those are nice.


I have been looking at the hogpros. I am thinking about the 19 front and 18 rear now.

to many to choose from.

Mark
 
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I had hogpros on my wideglide. Good stuff!!
 
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