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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 03:28 AM
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Hello Guy's,

I did allot to my fatboy over de last year but the question on wich wheels I should take is still not answered.

I see allot of exapmles, but I like a "hot rod" idea, should I polisch the 16"wheels,

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ride wright or DNA'S
 
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Spokes look perty tuff on a Fattie?
 
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Spokes look perty tuff on a Fattie?
Thats a cool lookin ride coleman .... maybe your sig pic already ansa'ed the question ...
 
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Post a pic of your bike and we can help more.

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Originally Posted by Vincere
Hello Guy's,

I did allot to my fatboy over de last year but the question on wich wheels I should take is still not answered.

I see allot of exapmles, but I like a "hot rod" idea, should I polisch the 16"wheels,

thnx
I polished the outer rim and used ceramic brake caliper paint on the centers two years in and no worries!
 
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 11:51 AM
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Love my 18" DNA Mammoths, but the company doesn't have a good rep. I havn't had any issues. If you change wheels, go bigger than 16". Either 18, 19, or 21 on the front will totally change the look of the bike. I went 18 front and back b/c I wanted to keep the stock fender and wasn't looking for the West Coast look with the 21". I havn't regretted it once.
 
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I like spokes, but to much cleaning for me. I went with a chrome HD wheel because it was easier to clean and cost effective.
I will agree, different wheels on a fatboy does completely change the look of the bike.
 
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Get 'em polished smooth and chromed.
 
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Any suggestions on my bike ? thnx in advance
 
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