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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Dustmaker
Anyone make one of those for a 120x21 tire?

Hmm...may need one soon!
Will this one fit?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...3#ht_788wt_965
 
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 11:14 AM
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what are you guys using for spacers on a WG front end? any pics...
 
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by phknsic
what are you guys using for spacers on a WG front end? any pics...
I hadn't found anything cool I like so far, I think I'm just gonna get some from the hardware store for now.

Hadn't got a lot of suggestions on the install, I figured more people would have some input. Pretty sure I can handle it though.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 05:43 PM
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my fender is 4.75" width, used 1 1/8" spacers but imo the correct size is 1"...i'll get these once i've saved coin:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PAULY...item588bda742b

here's some crappy pics so you get an idea of spacing using a craftsman garden hose
 
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Ok so I don't like the fit of the 4.75 in. wide. I'm gonna sell it and get the 4.25 in. if any one wants it let me know
 
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Dustmaker
Anyone make one of those for a 120x21 tire?

Hmm...may need one soon!
this one will fit the 120. 5 1/2 incher. its the one i have...

http://www.russwernimont.com/1401-01...-F21_p_81.html

they also have flared fenders, spacers not required.

http://www.russwernimont.com/Flared-...cers_c_94.html
 
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Abbinc83
Ok so I don't like the fit of the 4.75 in. wide. I'm gonna sell it and get the 4.25 in. if any one wants it $100 and it's yours
I got a 4.25 from demon cycle I'll give you

http://www.demonscycle.com/Fenders/C...-p2770017.html

I have a 120 tire and need a 5.5 wide as mentioned
 
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by phknsic
what are you guys using for spacers on a WG front end? any pics...

Here's what got recommended to me for spacers:
http://www.accutronix.com/products/fender/FS1.shtml

Look pretty sharp and different sizes
 
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Originally Posted by Dustmaker
Anyone make one of those for a 120x21 tire?

Hmm...may need one soon!
Yes, klockwerks makes several styles for the 120x21x3.5
 
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4.25 with 1 1/8" Klockwerks spacers.10 gauge power cable for a spacer. m90/90 metz no clearance problems.
 
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