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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 12:10 AM
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Well after running my Hogpro Lemans chrome wheels (19 front/18 rear) for about a year and half, I think its time to step up my game lol. After seeing a bunch of 23" front wheels in magazines and a few of the bagger guys doing it on here, i think im going to bite the bullet and put one on the front of my fatboy. The 19 looks good, but im bored with my bike and rather than buy a new one, Ill just start doing stuff to mine again. Im definitely happy with the style and quality of the hog pro lemans, and the rear size is perfect so I will just be upgrading to the 23x4 that hog pro sells. Havent decided if I want to space the stock fatty fender or buy one front Fat Katz. Any opinions on this lunatic idea? I dont think ive ever seen a wheel that big on the front of a fatty. I will probably be changing my bars to some carlini gangsta apes at the same time for a different look. Blast away
 
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 10:10 AM
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someone give me some opinions...good idea or junk?
 
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 10:29 AM
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Looks great, leave it alone.

Me, I'd start a new one, they're cheaper than dirt right now.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 10:31 AM
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Carlinis and a 21" rim
 
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 10:41 AM
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Different fender than the fatboy one. It looks funny with that big of a wheel.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 11:22 AM
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I wouldn't do a thing to it, it looks perfect now!
 
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Nice ride, just put some 14" or 16" Carlini Gangster Apes on and you are done. Swapping bars is a lot cheaper than the front wheel, fender deal.
 
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i would definitely loose that front fender you have on there now and get the apes. if you can stand to part with the dough then screw it........ do the front wheel as well.

but definitely the fender and the apes.
 
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23" I have never seen one that big. How would that ride???
 
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you should buy both rims new...then sell me the old ones. I don't think the big wheel will go with the fat forks. need something like an extended springer for that IMO. +1 on the apes.
 
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