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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 07:21 PM
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Unlike he 21" wheel, with the 19" and fatter tire you do need to unbolt the fender and move it out of the way to get the 19" wheel on & off.
I've never had to do that, but itis TIGHT. It would probably be easier to get the fender outta the way, than messin with the tight fit.
Maybe cause the Metz tires run a bit narrower???
Good point. Come to think of it, I did let all the air outta the stock Dunlop tire when I was taking it off.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 07:47 PM
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2300$ for a set of wheels?????? Damn im glad im just an ignorant noob and dont know any better.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 09:25 PM
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Anybody tell me largest size front tire I can put on my 1200C without changing wheel? Willing to take fender off if needed.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 01:11 AM
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Spurs,

2,300 buys you both wheels, matching rotors, matching belt pulley and all new bearings, hubs and chromed bolts....NOT a bad price considering they are aircraft grade FORGED alum with show chrome plating made one at a time right here in AZ, USA .Each wheel is CNC machined from huge block of alum....not a cheap process now a days.

This scooter is going to be special....it's worth every penny to me.

Sportyc05,

When i was researching front wheels I was told you can direct fit a tire/wheel off a Dyna narrow glide.....Heard that from several custom wheel makes last couple of months.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 07:03 AM
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Here's my '04 Custom with a Nightster front wheel tire(19" 100mm). Fits perfect
 
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