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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 08:08 PM
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I am thinking of getting the Ride Wright Fat Daddy wheels for my 06 RK. 21" frt. & 16" rear. Anyone have these? If so pro's & con's
 
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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 08:17 PM
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A guy I know bent his front rim on a pothole. Another guy I know has had no problems. Go figure.
 
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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 10:31 PM
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I don't know anybody who can afford them, but they are great looking. Mostly you see the 20" front wheels with them on. You know, the low rider RKs. Pretty sick looking stuff and usually with cool paint jobs.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 02:00 AM
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I put the 18" Fatdaddy on the front of my SG. It is cool because you can get them in colors. I simply got black with chrome spokes but there is a guy on here that ordered a set of orange ones.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 02:10 AM
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Don't forget to check out DNA mammoth spoke wheels .Basically the same wheel at much lower price. DNA's are are sealed like the Ride Wrights so you can run tubless, plus they too are made in usa.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 04:53 PM
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Your Street Glide looks really good w/ 18's on it. Why did you go w/ the 18's & not the 21"?
 
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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by tslonige
I put the 18" Fatdaddy on the front of my SG. It is cool because you can get them in colors. I simply got black with chrome spokes but there is a guy on here that ordered a set of orange ones.
That would be me!
Haven't got them on yet, still waiting on some stuff from powdercoater.
Should have the scoot up and running by this Thursday.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...0s-are-in.html
 
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I like them, I have a 21" fat daddy on the front havent got a rear yet... Probably goin with DNA. A lot cheaper... Spokes are spokes just got a smokin deal on the one I have now though.
 
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When going from a 16" to a 21" on the front, what is required to move in the calipers? Are there issues or not? Any modificatons needed?Thanks AFB
 
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They should bolt right on. The caliper mounts stay the same as far as I know. The rotors bolt onto the hub which will be the same width as the current hub. We sell Ride Wrights at a discount too. Let me know if you need pricing.
 
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