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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 06:06 PM
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Talking Pulled a trigger on new wheels for my Fatboy!

OMG! I am so excited.. I just ordered a set of new DNA wheels, rotors & tires (chrome spoke + black rim) for my 2001 Fatboy. 23x3.5 on the front and 18x4.25 rear. It will take 3-4 weeks for them to be delivered, but I just can't wait! :-D

I've been thinking and thinking.... going back and forth AND finally made the decision right on the spot at my indy. I was gonna go with 21" on the front, but bigger is better

I will keep posting updates with pictures of course.

Oh yeah... and I will need a new fender for the big wheel, but for now I'll run it bare as I'm short on cash and I will be changing the paint on the bike anyways - just not sure which color I'm going with yet.

Here's my Big Bertha now:



 
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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 06:07 PM
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That will look damn good, congrats!
 
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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 06:09 PM
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slim12 - I'm so excited I can't contain myself hehehe
 
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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 06:12 PM
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Man ive been back and forth on the dna mammoths. Are you going tubed or tubeless?
So many stories about them leaking...but hoping that all got resolved. Its gonna look good though.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 06:13 PM
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they're sealed for tubeless app.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 06:25 PM
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Ya i know, but theres so many people saying it leaks and end up going tubed with them. The price is too good so i might end up with them.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 06:33 PM
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Yeah... I don't know - we'll see how it goes... Price is a little over $2k with instal so I don't know if that's good or bad...
 
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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 06:38 PM
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Congrats on the wheels. Enjoy them.
 
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What wheel sizes and tires? Going with an 80 spoke 23fr and 18rear myself, but I'm not too keen on the Avon Cobras.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 06:56 PM
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Another one bites the dust. I will be the only person on here staying with the 16's before all is said and done.
 
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