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Old Sep 5, 2010 | 11:43 AM
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I am new here & just bought an 04 Fat Boy about 2 months ago & I love the bike except for the wheels. Where can I get a mag wheel that is decent without paying 1200.00 a piece for them?
 

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I just bought a Chrome FatBoy wheel to go on my Heritage when I need a rear tire.

When I need a front tire I'm either gonna put a HD Chrome 9 spoke, Slotted 6 spoke, or a Thunderstar. Retail on all 3 is $549.95. 20 percent cheaper at Chicago HD.

http://www.harley-davidson.com/brows...bmLocale=en_US

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Old Sep 5, 2010 | 11:54 PM
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New cast wheels are usually always less than forged but forged are usually stronger..

Ebay has some great deals if U look long enough.
 
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I can get you any brand for less than retail, how much less depends on the brand. Look at the bright side, you only need 2 instead of 4! LOL.

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the 04 rims can be cut to a few designs. check ebay for the places that do that
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HARLE...ht_1538wt_1164
 

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Old Sep 6, 2010 | 03:31 PM
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Thanks for all the help everyone!
 
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Old Sep 6, 2010 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Mal74
I just bought a Chrome FatBoy wheel to go on my Heritage when I need a rear tire.

When I need a front tire I'm either gonna put a HD Chrome 9 spoke, Slotted 6 spoke, or a Thunderstar. Retail on all 3 is $549.95. 20 percent cheaper at Chicago HD.

http://www.harley-davidson.com/brows...bmLocale=en_US

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I got my thunderstar for $340.00 shipped to my door from www.mandmcycles.com
 
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