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Old Jan 4, 2012 | 03:05 AM
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Originally Posted by kozy22
I'm looking to do the same in a few weeks.

Take a look at this thread and at Malingerer bike. Looks killer 21x3.5 and 18x4.25 with a 150mm rear wheel. White walls from db

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...18-rear-3.html

Malingerer's looks amazing and good luck on your project.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2012 | 03:07 AM
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Originally Posted by DR. V-TWIN
If I were running black walls I'd get an 18" for the rear.

Drew
do I have to change anything or it's just a direct fit?
 
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Old Jan 4, 2012 | 03:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Motown Strag
Ive got a couple thousand miles on my Vee 120/70...the tire seems to be holding up and performing fine but the white wall is starting to turn brown so that makes the Vee tire basically useless for anyone who wants a white wall.
and here's another point for the black walls and for the Avons as well.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2012 | 03:25 AM
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after all I'm gonna do the following:
-18X3.5 if it's a direct application with the 21X3.5 all from RWW, Fat Daddy 50 normal spokes in chrome.
-Polished spoke rotors from RWW.
-Avon 120/70-18 and whatever matching size on the rear tire.
-will change the bike's current color kit that is in Silver & Blue with a black color kit that I've just received.
-Samson Cholos 39". received already.
-16" Wild One Chubby ape hanger and S/S braided cables and extensions. will have to order them today or tomorrow.
-Some black touches from Arlen Ness on the grips, shifter pegs, point cover, derby cover & horn cover.
-Le Pera bare bones solo seat. ordered already.
-Uninstall the front and rear fender rails along with the rear mud flapper & front wheel hub cap.

current bike's look:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...type=3&theater

 

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Old Jan 4, 2012 | 06:51 AM
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Originally Posted by LFTD1
Nice! Could always try the shoe polish trick.

Im going to rock this Vee till it dies (or I die when the tread separates doing 80...thanks Thailand!)

I will probably do a thin coat of WW paint for cosmetic appearance this spring. If there isnt anything out when this tire is done I will probably go DB but it doesnt make sense to spend the money now when Im rolling on solid rubber. The bike looks nice but in the end it is for riding...I got a cousin with a brown snagle-tooth but it dont stop him from eating.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2012 | 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by kozy22
I'm looking to do the same in a few weeks.

Take a look at this thread and at Malingerer bike. Looks killer 21x3.5 and 18x4.25 with a 150mm rear wheel. White walls from db

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...18-rear-3.html
Kozy thanks for posting up the link to your thread on this topic! There is some awesome information in that thread!! Bookmarked, printed and emailed myself the link! LMAO Now I've got to get busy gathering up some funds!
 
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Old Jan 4, 2012 | 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by buick_81
do I have to change anything or it's just a direct fit?
It should bolt right on. Just make sure to let ride Wright know year and model of your bike. There is not a major tire manufacturer that plans on making a 21" whitewall in the 120 width either. Us softail guys have done much research on the subject.

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