FAT DADDY WHEEL LOVERS
FAT DADDY WHEEL LOVERS
I was cruising the net and came across this article on fat daddy wheels. I have had mine for two riding seasons now going into the third and I believe I was one of the first on the forum to have them, I could not be any happier. Any one who sees them has something nice to say Drag specialties is a distributor. I have always wonder who made them a lot of people mostly dealers were saying it was American wire wheel definitely not I spoke with the folks at American a few weeks ago when I had questions about the matching rotors and belt pulley. They told me they made a 40 spoke wheel but not the fifty as the fat daddy is. any way this is a nice article about them and the construction. i have added a few paragraphs from the article but if you want to see the great work that goes into putting these wheels together.
For all those who feel bigger is better, one of the hottest wheels Ride Wright offers is its 50-spoke Fat Daddy wheel. The wheels are highlighted by solid stainless-steel 3/8-inch spokes. Aside from the fat spokes, the way the wheels are laced gets a lot of attention as well. The spokes run straight out from the hub to the rim in a radial-lace fashion, as opposed to the more traditional cross-lace pattern in which the spoke exits the hub at an angle crossing over several other spokes.
While cross-lacing makes for a very strong and dependable wheel, Sam's Fat Daddy wheels were developed and dyno-tested to be just as tough and reliable. In fact, the wheels are so tough, they've stood up to the abuse of AHDRA drag racer Valerie Thompson hammering the throttle on her daily rider, a 107ci '00 Fat Boy with 18-inch Fat Daddys. See the whole article click the link below starts about three paragraphs down
http://www.hotbikeweb.com/tech/0611_...els/index.html
For all those who feel bigger is better, one of the hottest wheels Ride Wright offers is its 50-spoke Fat Daddy wheel. The wheels are highlighted by solid stainless-steel 3/8-inch spokes. Aside from the fat spokes, the way the wheels are laced gets a lot of attention as well. The spokes run straight out from the hub to the rim in a radial-lace fashion, as opposed to the more traditional cross-lace pattern in which the spoke exits the hub at an angle crossing over several other spokes.
While cross-lacing makes for a very strong and dependable wheel, Sam's Fat Daddy wheels were developed and dyno-tested to be just as tough and reliable. In fact, the wheels are so tough, they've stood up to the abuse of AHDRA drag racer Valerie Thompson hammering the throttle on her daily rider, a 107ci '00 Fat Boy with 18-inch Fat Daddys. See the whole article click the link below starts about three paragraphs down
http://www.hotbikeweb.com/tech/0611_...els/index.html
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RE: FAT DADDY WHEEL LOVERS
Hey Nikon - love them wheels mate!!!
Mine are supposedly just awaiting customs clearance - I bought them directly from Ride Wright and can't wait to get them on the bike.
I've gone for the chrome hub, black spoke and chrome nipple option. Also just ordered some black mamba forks from American Suspension.
All in all I reckon these parts will finish off the bike nicely.
Looking forward to posting pics soon
Cheers
Plasma
Mine are supposedly just awaiting customs clearance - I bought them directly from Ride Wright and can't wait to get them on the bike.
I've gone for the chrome hub, black spoke and chrome nipple option. Also just ordered some black mamba forks from American Suspension.
All in all I reckon these parts will finish off the bike nicely.
Looking forward to posting pics soon
Cheers
Plasma
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Hey nikon! Let me just say very nice scoot ya have!
I have an 05 Deluxe....same colors and lookin to upgrade my rims. You have on the 50 spoke Fat Daddys on........how come ya did'nt go to the 80 or 70? Was it a looks like.....money thing? I really like the 50 spoke look on your bike!
Also........did you buy them direct from Wright custom??
Thanks!!
I have an 05 Deluxe....same colors and lookin to upgrade my rims. You have on the 50 spoke Fat Daddys on........how come ya did'nt go to the 80 or 70? Was it a looks like.....money thing? I really like the 50 spoke look on your bike!
Also........did you buy them direct from Wright custom??
Thanks!!
RE: FAT DADDY WHEEL LOVERS
major91 and drclev Thanks for the compliments on my ride as far as the 50 spoke fat daddy choice over the 60 or 80 spoke wheels it was juat my personal preference I like the look very much and they are a sturdy well made wheel. It looks like a lot of others like them also there has been a lot of members adding them to there bike from the time i got mine
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Amazing - a couple of weeks ago I asked whether anyone had these so I could see some pics - NO ONE posted!!!!!!!!
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Yaaa thats what i thought you were going to say Nikon! Where did you purchase your FD's from? Was looking online and all, sent an email to the company for some more info also.......nothing in Mass for distributors so looks like a mail order for me! Anyhow once again great lookin ride my friend, i have a long way in catching up with your mods!! Ride safe 
RE: FAT DADDY WHEEL LOVERS
I bought my fat daddys from mark at M&M cycle in ohio my dealer wanted about $400 more for the same wheels. Mark is a good guy I live in connecticut and can always save money buying from him especially on the more expensive items even with the shipping charge you always save.