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Old Nov 30, 2011 | 11:15 AM
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What do you guys think? My fatboy is lowered front and rear, I wanna put a DNA mammoth front wheel on it.. 18 or 21?
 
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Old Nov 30, 2011 | 11:45 AM
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18. In my opinion the 21 would look obnoxious with the stock rear.
 
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I think I agree. Just want some opinions before I make the order.
 
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Old Nov 30, 2011 | 12:19 PM
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18 all the way!
 
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I'm lowered front and rear also. I am very happy with my 18" Black Bike wheel.
 
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Old Nov 30, 2011 | 01:16 PM
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18 all the way!
Hey 4Banger. I am hoping to do wheels tires this winter on my 01 Fatty.

Are those 18s on your ride? if so--what tires are you running (size+brand)?

I am def going to do whitewalls and fatspokes.
 
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If you do a 21 you will need to either raise the stock fender or get a different fender.

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Here is my 00 Fatboy with a 21 inch front wheel. No fender required !!!
 
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21 front, but you need to change the rear aswell, and you should think about puttin a Heritage fender too, just my opinion man.
 
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21 with Deluxe fender. Dont listen to the east coasters. LOL. Oh you are an east coaster. Your sled will look good either way you go. I like
my 21" DNA Mamoth. Pics when done?

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