New Mods
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New Mods
A while back I moved the ECM, added a 48 speedo mount and a bottom mount head light but decided to make a few changes this winter. I just completed the first stage, chopped the rear fender and struts and went with the 160 rear tire. I have a Larosa Spring seat on the way and I have a 3" rim at Buchanan spokes having custom spokes made and mounting a narrow glide Hub so I can run a 16" 120 front tire. I hope to have the seat and Wheel back by next Friday and mount the front tire and seat next weekend.
Here are a few shots of the progress.
Bike before
Here are a few shots of the progress.
Bike before
Last edited by fd2blk; Feb 6, 2012 at 06:30 AM. Reason: Corrected 3" wheel
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Not hard, I used a cut off wheel but have used a jig saw in the past. I find it better to cut the side near the bike to keep the factory line on the edge and if you screw up it will be covered by the seat.
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Several reasons but the big one I wanted a 16" wheel and may go to a 130 later on
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I'm curious as to your other reasons. I get asked to do this mod often and it would be nice to know other takes on it so I can provide options. Thanks.
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The 16 x 3.5 wheel offers a lot more options on tire size and is a common HD part. If I swap to a Midglide front end kit it comes withe all the correct spacers for my stock hub. This allows me to run a 120 x 16 with the narrow glide FE or a 130 with the Mid glide FE. If I do the Mid glide conversion I will probably do a chain conversion as well so I can run a 180 rear and a 130 front.