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Old Feb 25, 2012 | 04:48 PM
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All - went with the HD slotted 6-spoke mags on my 2006 Classic. Been thinking of swapping out for fat daddy spoke wheels for a better look. Thoughts on what looks better on a Classic? I know to each is their own....
 
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Old Feb 25, 2012 | 04:57 PM
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All - went with the HD slotted 6-spoke mags on my 2006 Classic. Been thinking of swapping out for fat daddy spoke wheels for a better look. Thoughts on what looks better on a Classic? I know to each is their own....
I like a fat spoke, but then I could be biased since I have them. lol Save some money if you go with a fat spoke and get a DNA. If you need a source I can PM you someone who will give you a good price.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2012 | 05:01 PM
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The spokes will look more classic. I'm getting fat spokes put on next week. It looks great unmounted. I personally think that wheel you have looks too bulky on a 16" tire.

And yes go with the DNA wheels if your going fat spoke

Here's my side mock up
 

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Old Feb 25, 2012 | 05:03 PM
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I went with the six spoke


but went back to the HD 80 spoke


I think the Heritage just looks better with the spoke wheels.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2012 | 05:07 PM
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Spokes for sure on that ride!!! I'm really not biased on the fattys or regular, renagades wheels look great, its more of a style question you have to answer yourself. I've had factory spokes on mine forever and I know its not a heritage but just bought some fattys for it also!!!! DNA's prices are unbeatable!
 
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Old Feb 25, 2012 | 05:08 PM
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Fat Spokes ALL DAY!
 
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Old Feb 25, 2012 | 11:35 PM
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Thanks all DNA is what I have been looking at, think I am sold. Have my mags on Forum classifieds and Ebay to sell - @Renegade, your bike is where I got the idea for the mags and you turned me onto the Demon Cycle rotors a while back. Thanks again!
 
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@kozy22 - looking foward to seeing your bike with the new wheels on it.
 
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I guess I am the odd ball out!! I like the 6 spoke much better. In fact thanks a ton for showing them on your bike because now I am SURE of what I want on my scooter. The thing I like the MOST is that you are staying with the 16" wheel size. I think it makes these bikes look smokin hot but I know I am pretty much alone on that one too!!! In any case, sweet bike Dude! Keep some pics comming if and when you change over.
 
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Originally Posted by kozy22
The spokes will look more classic. I'm getting fat spokes put on next week. It looks great unmounted. I personally think that wheel you have looks too bulky on a 16" tire.

And yes go with the DNA wheels if your going fat spoke

Here's my side mock up
Brother, get that thing on a jack and put that front wheel on already!!
 
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