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Old Jun 14, 2015 | 07:31 AM
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Yup. Me too. Save the cash. Leave it alone. Get some TruckLite headlights instead! I did a 19" Enforcer on my Limited Ultra, and left the stock on back, just because I have stretched bags. Can't even tell. Glad I didn't do a new wheel on the rear.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2015 | 07:36 AM
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Great suggestion on powdercoating the stock one.

Maybe try plasti dipping it first?
 
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Old Jun 14, 2015 | 07:39 AM
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Or sell the front and buy a matched set.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2015 | 11:45 AM
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I wouldn't do anything until you have the front wheel on and give it a look. Probably nothing needs to be done. Great looking bike. I would also like to add that I had a bike set up much like yours and you had to get down on your hands and knees to look at the rear wheel.
 

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Old Jun 14, 2015 | 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by lp
Great suggestion on powdercoating the stock one.

Maybe try plasti dipping it first?
Another good cost effective idea!

When parked and air dumped, you dang near have to lay on your belly to see the rear. When at ride height you can see the stock machined lip.

It doesn't bother me a whole lot, and I would rather spend the money on motor work!
 
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