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Jul 28, 2009 | 03:32 PM

plumber

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18" wheels

HI I HAVE A 2008 FLHR WITH ABS I WOULD LIKE TO PUT 18" WHEELS ON FRONT & BACK 18x3.25 FRONT 18x4.25 ON REAR ANY HELP?MUCH APPRECIATED

Jul 28, 2009 | 03:38 PM

Badbagger

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Uh... so humor us. What's the question or problem ? There's a ton of em out there.

Jul 29, 2009 | 07:04 AM

Peppa1

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There are plenty of wheels out there to choose from : RC Components, Hogpro, Renegade, Wicked Image, Performance Machine, Coastal Moto etc. Go to your local magazine shop & buy a Hot Bike Baggers magazine and it will be full of possibilities. Sept. 2009 issue has lots of wheels in it.

Jul 29, 2009 | 09:16 AM

Marsh

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Unless you have a good reason to do it, I wouldn't. I did and sometimes wish I hadn't. I especially don't like the way the front wheel handles now.
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Jul 29, 2009 | 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Marsh

Unless you have a good reason to do it, I wouldn't. I did and sometimes wish I hadn't. I especially don't like the way the front wheel handles now.
Marsh

More info please. What's wrong with the handling?

Jul 29, 2009 | 10:22 AM

Marsh

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Hard to explain, but you know how skinny front wheels follow ruts in the road? Well when I went from 16" to 18" on my RK, it was noticeable where when I had 16's it was so bad. Not a biggie, but I don't like it.
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Jul 29, 2009 | 12:28 PM

hollywoodultra

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I went from 16" to the 18" and wouldnt go back. The looks are one thing, but the handling seems much better. JMO

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Jul 29, 2009 | 01:55 PM

Coolhawg6622

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Harley lowered the price on all there's......and there are some nice ones.........it would be cheaper than going else where thats for sure......

Jul 29, 2009 | 11:27 PM

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Marsh

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Originally Posted by hollywoodultra

I went from 16" to the 18" and wouldnt go back. The looks are one thing, but the handling seems much better. JMO

Overall handling I wouldn't argue with you, but the front seems more sensitive to road irregularities. I have Metzler 130 880's on the front and 150's on the back. I kind of miss my short, fat tires.
The only reason I got 18" wheels was to better show off the 80 spoke wheels.
You get something, you give something up I guess.
Marsh