Tire replacement
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2010
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From: Ithaca, NY/Bristol, UK
Rog, that front tire looks awesome, all it needs now is a matching rear! LOL
I had a similar dilemma when I fitted my whitewalls, I wanted a certain tire but like you it meant putting the slighty smaller tire on the back, to be honest you can't even notice any difference when riding and the look is worth what little if any sacrifice there is!
I had a similar dilemma when I fitted my whitewalls, I wanted a certain tire but like you it meant putting the slighty smaller tire on the back, to be honest you can't even notice any difference when riding and the look is worth what little if any sacrifice there is!
Road Captain
Joined: May 2009
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From: perry, fl
rog, did you replace because your current ones wore out? if so, how many miles did you get on them? what brand are these new tires? let us know what kind of miles you get out of them...by the way, bike looks great.
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2010
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From: Ithaca, NY/Bristol, UK
Hi Rog, glad to see you've ordered the rear tire to match, you've got the same amount of will power as me! 
I used the Nightster fork gaiters, easy to fit, but you have to cut out the locating nodules on the insides to fit them to the 48, they just sit over the top of the chrome covers.
I used the Nightster fork gaiters, easy to fit, but you have to cut out the locating nodules on the insides to fit them to the 48, they just sit over the top of the chrome covers.
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From: Stockbridge GA
And they are a Beck design made by Coker.I really like the look of no fender but have heard the complaints when riding in the rain. What I think Ill do is leave it off around home and day trips when Im fairly sure it wont rain. Then Ill do what you said with spacers for my road trips.
Hi Rog, glad to see you've ordered the rear tire to match, you've got the same amount of will power as me!
I used the Nightster fork gaiters, easy to fit, but you have to cut out the locating nodules on the insides to fit them to the 48, they just sit over the top of the chrome covers.
I used the Nightster fork gaiters, easy to fit, but you have to cut out the locating nodules on the insides to fit them to the 48, they just sit over the top of the chrome covers.
I did use some self control this winter, was going to have all the tins painted........couldnt pull the trigger so only the tank this winter. Just wish I had the skills some of these guys on here have. I can fix or bolt on anything but cant fabricate or paint worth a damn and yes Ive tried...........many times.Figured it was the Nightster gaiters you got..........Ill have to keep an eye out.
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Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Louisiana
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