18" wheels on an ultra
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From: katy, texas
18" wheels on an ultra
I am looking to upgradewheels onmy 05 ultra and are not interested in changing out fenders or painting my bike.My intitial thought was togo back with 16" wheels. What about 18" wheels - i really like the look!!!!
anyone done this?
do you like it?
any issues?
thanks,
Artie
anyone done this?
do you like it?
any issues?
thanks,
Artie
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RE: 18" wheels on an ultra
PM Dalton; he's a good guy and has 18's on his Ultra. IIRC, he has had 21/18 set-up on previous bike and prefers the 18's. He's on a long bike trip now so it may be a week or so before he gets back to you. You can also search his posts since he gave his reasons for preferring the 18's.
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RE: 18" wheels on an ultra
ORIGINAL: Harleypingman
PM Dalton; he's a good guy and has 18's on his Ultra. IIRC, he has had 21/18 set-up on previous bike and prefers the 18's. He's on a long bike trip now so it may be a week or so before he gets back to you. You can also search his posts since he gave his reasons for preferring the 18's.
PM Dalton; he's a good guy and has 18's on his Ultra. IIRC, he has had 21/18 set-up on previous bike and prefers the 18's. He's on a long bike trip now so it may be a week or so before he gets back to you. You can also search his posts since he gave his reasons for preferring the 18's.
I did a search for Dalton - and if i had the right one...found a post earlier this month where hesaid he had 16" RENAGADES on his (flamed) bike. I am going to PM him.
thanks for the info!
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RE: 18" wheels on an ultra
Here is a pic of my Ultra stripped down with 18" front and rear:
[IMG]local://upfiles/22226/E0245152493C4F30B3EBF0F0125D3B5C.jpg[/IMG]
For a pic of my Ultra with tourpak back on, click on my photogallery(little pic of the camera under my screen name)
[IMG]local://upfiles/22226/E0245152493C4F30B3EBF0F0125D3B5C.jpg[/IMG]
For a pic of my Ultra with tourpak back on, click on my photogallery(little pic of the camera under my screen name)
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From: katy, texas
RE: 18" wheels on an ultra
ORIGINAL: UltraKla$$ic
Here is a pic of my Ultra stripped down with 18" front and rear:
[IMG]local://upfiles/22226/E0245152493C4F30B3EBF0F0125D3B5C.jpg[/IMG]
For a pic of my Ultra with tourpak back on, click on my photogallery(little pic of the camera under my screen name)
Here is a pic of my Ultra stripped down with 18" front and rear:
[IMG]local://upfiles/22226/E0245152493C4F30B3EBF0F0125D3B5C.jpg[/IMG]
For a pic of my Ultra with tourpak back on, click on my photogallery(little pic of the camera under my screen name)
will an 18" wheel fit under a stock Fender?
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From: Po-Dunk Looziana
RE: 18" wheels on an ultra
ORIGINAL: soon to be
will an 18" wheel fit under a stock Fender?
will an 18" wheel fit under a stock Fender?
Post if you need some help.
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RE: 18" wheels on an ultra
the 16 and 18 use the same OD tire. The sidewall is less on a 18 hence along a direct swap.
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RE: 18" wheels on an ultra
Love the 18's, no issues. If you want to run a 160 tire on the back, some belt guard trimming may be neccessary, but well worth the look.
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RE: 18" wheels on an ultra
ORIGINAL: chappy_2336
Love the 18's, no issues. If you want to run a 160 tire on the back, some belt guard trimming may be neccessary, but well worth the look.
Love the 18's, no issues. If you want to run a 160 tire on the back, some belt guard trimming may be neccessary, but well worth the look.
exactly...how much belt guard trimming is required?
bike looks good...got any more pictures of your bike?