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Old Apr 12, 2013 | 12:30 PM
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Harley used big wheels since the beginning, 20's.. it wasn't till I wanna say the 50's when the 16" fronts became the norm. I guess it's which period of nostalgia you prefer. Both big and small have a nostalgia feeling to them
 
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Old Apr 12, 2013 | 03:50 PM
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Great looking bike - particularly with the fender on. Inspirational - a credit to you!

As an aside, I'm with Tony as founder members of the 16" wheel 'old farts club'!! Horses for courses - I'm with the traditional look, but can also appreciate the big wheel look.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2013 | 03:53 PM
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man that looks bad ***, you going to toss some bump stops in there to protect that fender? love your paint lay out! LOVE IT!
 
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Old Apr 12, 2013 | 08:51 PM
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thats nice.. i like 21" wheels... i hate the big *** wheels that are showing up... but this.... this looks good!!!
 
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 04:31 AM
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What brackets did you use for those bags? I found a set for sale and wasnt sure what all I needed to mount them on my heritage.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 08:15 AM
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Is it me or does the 23" need a bit of a rake? But again, it will grow on ya like any other radical mod. Looks great.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Josewales
Is it me or does the 23" need a bit of a rake? But again, it will grow on ya like any other radical mod. Looks great.
I hear people do 4 degree on those... but then my indy says he doesn't need to rake out the fatboy (he didn't rake out DUBs either)

But if it rides funky and stuff... that will probably have to be my next mod.


Either way - It looks rad - can't wait for the wheels to finally arrive!
 
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 03:35 PM
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Doesn't look too functional to me but beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Snowyone
Doesn't look too functional to me but beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Well it is functional - it rolls like a wheel does. What other functions does it have to have? :-D aesthetics wise - I agree not everybody will like it :-)
 
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 03:46 PM
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Well it is functional - it rolls like a wheel does. What other functions does it have to have? :-D
I think he meant riding like a mule. But good one lol.
 
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