Scored a new rim!
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 314
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From: Albany Oregon
You are going to hate me. I wanted to put a 21 on my Fatboy, Found one on Ebay 2-3 months ago with a brand new Avon tire. Bought it for $67 shippped. then bought another one that was a takeoff from an 06 FXDL (Narrow glide wheel) with 0 miles on it and the tire for $49 with free shipping.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: WA - The State
You are going to hate me. I wanted to put a 21 on my Fatboy, Found one on Ebay 2-3 months ago with a brand new Avon tire. Bought it for $67 shippped. then bought another one that was a takeoff from an 06 FXDL (Narrow glide wheel) with 0 miles on it and the tire for $49 with free shipping.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,012
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From: SoCal
Nice score...I paid 125 for my 21 chrome spoke chrome hub wheel. I think you did pretty good with this deal.
And, after you have it mounted, you really won't care if you could have saved a few bux...becasue your bike is going to look sick! It's money well spent...and still a hell of a lot cheaper then buying a fancy wheel at 400 plus bux.
And, after you have it mounted, you really won't care if you could have saved a few bux...becasue your bike is going to look sick! It's money well spent...and still a hell of a lot cheaper then buying a fancy wheel at 400 plus bux.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: WA - The State
Nice score...I paid 125 for my 21 chrome spoke chrome hub wheel. I think you did pretty good with this deal.
And, after you have it mounted, you really won't care if you could have saved a few bux...becasue your bike is going to look sick! It's money well spent...and still a hell of a lot cheaper then buying a fancy wheel at 400 plus bux.
And, after you have it mounted, you really won't care if you could have saved a few bux...becasue your bike is going to look sick! It's money well spent...and still a hell of a lot cheaper then buying a fancy wheel at 400 plus bux.
I got a ways to go, but slowly it's getting towards being as cool as your scooter.
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 126
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From: Krum, Texas
You definately scored. I never could find a take-off, spent $400 for my 80 spoke 21x3. For the tire, go with a Metzeler, looks beefier that the Avon. Helps fill that big ol' Deluxe fender a little better.
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2005
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Gonna look good ! Funny how the grass is always greener on the other side . Next time I change my front tire ( just put a new Metzeler on ) I will likely go much beefier ! Say a 16" wheel or at least a 21X3 with a 3.5 wide tire , both most likely without a fender . Tried to make this mod a month ago before new tire purchase but my " finance director " shot me down , dammit !
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Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: WA - The State
True, but I wasn't sure how much meat would be left on the rim if I had it bored out to fit the outside diameter of a 25mm bearing housing. I don't think I'd trust a bearing with a 25mm i.d. that fit where a 3/4" o.d. bearing would go, if that makes sense.