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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 10:41 PM
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Instead of sanding you can get aircraft parts stripper, spray it on, and wipe it off. Another trick I read about on the forum. Of course your forks will have to be off the bike to do this.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 06:40 AM
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oh I mean polishing, the forks to enhance the beauty of the rims!!
Chrome um', with nut & axle covers.
I did what Drew recommended with changing the brake pads to the Lyndall's. Big improvement in performance and dust control on the chrome rims.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 08:38 AM
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All '07 Fatboys have a gap on one side of the wheel and the fender is also offset from the front fork. I have the factory bullet hole wheels. Harley doesn't make any custom wheels for the 2007 FB and aftermarket wheels are way out of my range.

I guess before I would put $2,000 - 3,000 in wheels I'd spend it on a Big Bore kit and cams. I've already put thousands into appearance anyway. IMHO
 
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Danny D
Kuma,
All '07 Fatboys have a gap on one side of the wheel and the fender is also offset from the front fork. I have the factory bullet hole wheels. Harley doesn't make any custom wheels for the 2007 FB and aftermarket wheels are way out of my range.

I guess before I would put $2,000 - 3,000 in wheels I'd spend it on a Big Bore kit and cams. I've already put thousands into appearance anyway. IMHO

Thanks for the info. The gap seems to be common but is not noticed.

Yeah, no way I could afford 2-3k on wheels. Got lucky, found them on craigslist for very cheap. A lot less than the cost of one discounted PM wheel alone and this included matching rotors, pulley and a Metzeler front.

Did cams myself last winter - you will enjoy that!
 
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Nickrc3
Chrome um', with nut & axle covers.
I did what Drew recommended with changing the brake pads to the Lyndall's. Big improvement in performance and dust control on the chrome rims.
Chrome would be really sweet. If they turn out like this for $20, good enough for me.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/624298-post1.html

Zplus pads for sure.
 
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