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Thanks everyone!!!
My wife would kill me too if a had to start all over again. LOL The rear fender was on the bike already when I picked it up for a steal on Craigslist. I'm sure any professional painter could match it up or just buy some matching paint from the MOCO.
Thanks, Almost went with Carlini Evil apes, but found some stripper bars on Ebay for half the price. I like your internal cables and might try to attemp them in the future. Are you also running all your wiring through them. Doesn't seem like their is enough room for all. A 180 would be sick, but I believe it would be very close on the FL front end. Isn't the FX front end wider.
Thanks, It's a 2010 Lo and has a 200mm on the back
Thanks, Heartland also makes a passenger seat, but it cost an arm and a leg. I might have to get one when the wife decides she wants to ride with me.
Nice sled, and great taste in bars! If you thought those were tough to wire, try puttin you're brake line and throttle cable in 'em! 
Other than Exile (great company, great product, and Russell is a stand up dude!), not sure on custom wheel manuf. I'm running a 16x3 front with a 150 tire on it, pretty sure the biggest tire you can fit on that size rim is a 160 Metz. Switching to that next change, but I'll have to run a rear tire up front since no one makes a 160 front. With a spacer change to center the tire, I think a 180 is about the max for these front ends, a 200 would be pushin it but might fit. Good luck, keep the pics coming, love the direction this is headed!
Other than Exile (great company, great product, and Russell is a stand up dude!), not sure on custom wheel manuf. I'm running a 16x3 front with a 150 tire on it, pretty sure the biggest tire you can fit on that size rim is a 160 Metz. Switching to that next change, but I'll have to run a rear tire up front since no one makes a 160 front. With a spacer change to center the tire, I think a 180 is about the max for these front ends, a 200 would be pushin it but might fit. Good luck, keep the pics coming, love the direction this is headed!
Thanks, Heartland also makes a passenger seat, but it cost an arm and a leg. I might have to get one when the wife decides she wants to ride with me.
Last edited by Lightafatty; Feb 25, 2013 at 11:54 PM.
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Looking good. I think on your bike a non spoke rim would be better. I like a 1 piece rim with the fat tires on it and everyone here in the softail section has fat spokes, although you still can't go wrong with them. I run fat spokes on my softy too and have for many years, and will be getting a set of all black with chrome nipples for the Dyna next. I just can't shake the spoke disease.
Something like out Primitive or Indy wheel would really look sweet on that sled. The Indy is a bit sleeker than the Primitive. The Primitive really gives that industrial look that lends itself to an all black ride like yours as you can see the machine marks in the contrast cut portion.
Primitive
Indy
Also keep in mind that our HogPro black wheels are a very small slice of what is available on the market today in black. You avhe plenty of options to choose from. I'd think on it for a few months before I pull the trigger on anything.
Something like out Primitive or Indy wheel would really look sweet on that sled. The Indy is a bit sleeker than the Primitive. The Primitive really gives that industrial look that lends itself to an all black ride like yours as you can see the machine marks in the contrast cut portion.
Primitive
Indy
Also keep in mind that our HogPro black wheels are a very small slice of what is available on the market today in black. You avhe plenty of options to choose from. I'd think on it for a few months before I pull the trigger on anything.
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I've been toying with the idea of running a 150x18 up front next time I buy tires. I may get my buddy to widen my front fender if needed but I think shaving the lip off the inside of the fender will be enough.
Is there anyone making a 150x18 front tire, or is running a rear on the front the best option?
Is there anyone making a 150x18 front tire, or is running a rear on the front the best option?
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Thought I would show off my ride to see what you guys think. I just spent 16 hours installing my mini apes, the wiring was a pita. Now i know why HD charges so much money to install new bars. I want new wheels and open primary someday, but for now the OL cut me off. LOL
Damn! that's all I got... just ... Damn.... that is one hell of a bike you got man. Ride that sexy beast as long as you can!!!
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Looking good. I think on your bike a non spoke rim would be better. I like a 1 piece rim with the fat tires on it and everyone here in the softail section has fat spokes, although you still can't go wrong with them. I run fat spokes on my softy too and have for many years, and will be getting a set of all black with chrome nipples for the Dyna next. I just can't shake the spoke disease.
Something like out Primitive or Indy wheel would really look sweet on that sled. The Indy is a bit sleeker than the Primitive. The Primitive really gives that industrial look that lends itself to an all black ride like yours as you can see the machine marks in the contrast cut portion.
Primitive
Indy
Also keep in mind that our HogPro black wheels are a very small slice of what is available on the market today in black. You avhe plenty of options to choose from. I'd think on it for a few months before I pull the trigger on anything.
Something like out Primitive or Indy wheel would really look sweet on that sled. The Indy is a bit sleeker than the Primitive. The Primitive really gives that industrial look that lends itself to an all black ride like yours as you can see the machine marks in the contrast cut portion.
Primitive
Indy
Also keep in mind that our HogPro black wheels are a very small slice of what is available on the market today in black. You avhe plenty of options to choose from. I'd think on it for a few months before I pull the trigger on anything.
Last edited by Lightafatty; Feb 25, 2013 at 11:56 PM.
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Thought I would show off my ride to see what you guys think. I just spent 16 hours installing my mini apes, the wiring was a pita. Now i know why HD charges so much money to install new bars. I want new wheels and open primary someday, but for now the OL cut me off. LOL
Love the simple and stripped look. What swingarm bag is that you have on it ?
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LOL I can't complain she lets me do whatever I want just need to give it a little time before I make any big purchases.
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