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Old May 18, 2010 | 06:36 AM
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Default Switching Wheel Styles - Ideas?

I am thinking of switching the wheels on my Fatboy. I like the look of the Reaper wheel, but I'd like to know what the weight on them are. I'd also like to know what the weight of my stock Fatboy wheels are, come to think of it. Does anyone know where I can find the specs on the Harley wheels? I don't see weights listed in their parts catalog, and have not been able to find them on their website either.

Can anyone think of any reasons why they would think that the Reaper wheel would not be a good choice for my Fatboy? Of course everyone has different tastes in style, and I'm not really concerned with that. I am looking more for information on whether or not the Reaper wheel might affect handling or ride in a negative way?...
 
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Old May 18, 2010 | 06:54 AM
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Here is my mates Fatboy with the Reaper Wheels, front and rear, and of course one of mine with his bike.







 
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Old May 18, 2010 | 08:40 AM
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The reapers are cool, but personally I love the Stingers. Stepping it up to that 18" to me just makes the world of difference.



I am running an 08 FX front end so my fender sits a little higher than it should. I am working on coming up with a lowering kit for the fender.
 

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Old May 18, 2010 | 08:44 AM
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+1 on the stinger wheels they look killer.
 
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