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Old 10-15-2015, 04:13 AM
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I have a 2006 xl883. I'm wanting to ditch the mag front wheel and go to a spoked front wheel. I'm assuming a 21" wheel won't fit without a new fender as well. Is this correct? If I stick with a 19" wheel, what year or other models will work? Thanks in advance guys.
 
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I have 21 X 2.15 front spoke wheels with Metzeler 90/90/21 tire. I used a slightly narrower tire so I did not have to modify my stock fender. All fit nicely.
 
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Is that oem or aftermarket? That's the look I'd like as well.
 
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I have the stock nightster spoke wheels that I'd consider switching out for mag wheels... got any photos??
 
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It's just a factory Harley front mag. Nothing fancy.


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I have the stock nightster spoke wheels that I'd consider switching out for mag wheels... got any photos??
 
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Nice looking wheel there hscic. I was looking for a new one and may consider that one.
 
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Originally Posted by jlsnow72
Is that oem or aftermarket? That's the look I'd like as well.
Aftermarket - DNA 50 Fat Spoke. Need to use tube. It cost much less than the Ridewright fat spoke....but if money is not an issue, would go with Ridewright (they are known for their quality but you pay perhaps twice as much).

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Nice looking wheel there hscic. I was looking for a new one and may consider that one.
Thanks. Just need to have different sized spacers to properly align wheel and as mentioned, install a tube if you get the DNA wheel. Mine went flat overnight without a tube even though the wheel is a tubeless applcation.
 
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Here is a pic from a farther angle so you can see the the fit of entire fender.
 
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Here is a pic from a farther angle so you can see the fit of the entire fender.
 
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Originally Posted by hscic
Here is a pic from a farther angle so you can see the fit of the entire fender.


that sure looks like a purty scoot .. probly my most fav one on here i think
 


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