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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 11:29 AM
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Default HD Blade 18" & 16"

I changed out my rims for a 18" front and 16" rear.
They are HD Blade Custom Wheels.

I decided to go with the 18/16 combo because I just thought it might ride better
(more rubber for cushion).

On second thought I should have done 18 on the rear so you could see it better.
But I stayed with the stock size, just because I wasn't sure on the ride.

I know the 21 front and 18 rear set up look even sweeter too.

The rotors are HD also



 
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 11:34 AM
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That looks great! The whole bike is looking good.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 11:38 AM
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You can never really see the rear wheel that good anyway.
I've been thinking about the same combo with either a shorter wall front tire or changing the fork springs in order to keep the bike level, etc.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 12:47 PM
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if you run a low profile tire on the front in an 18 its the same height as the stock 16. nice wheels can we get a close up shot?
 
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 12:58 PM
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Is there a picture of your bike that I'm missing? I see nothing.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 03:00 PM
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Cool 18/16

I gotta tell you that i think imho that your set up looks as good if not better than the 21/18 set up nice stance & i bet you did not have to make any fender mods - is that correct?
 
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 05:47 PM
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Looks good.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 06:19 PM
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Thanks guys,
no mods to the fender.....and I used the stock brake rotor on the rear.

and the only thing I see missing is my signature picture.
I don't know what happened to it.

Here's a close up shot for blueflht:

 
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TFB,
they are fine lookin......how do they compare with aftermarket price wise
 
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 09:59 PM
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do they make a 18" that will fit the rear of the touring bikes? I like they way these look and very interested in prices as well....
 
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