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Old Oct 27, 2010 | 11:56 PM
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Hi,
Just purchased a 2011 Black Road Glide (FLTRX) and want to try something different. My last project on a Rocker C was fine, but I want to create a bad boy with incorporation of high tech parts. First off, I would like to install carbon fiber wheels on this bike. In addition, new rotors/pads to lighten the rotational load. I also want to install titanium pipes as well. If you have any information on companies that manufacture these products can you let me know? Thanks.

Link to the Rocker C. These are older pics as the oil tank is now chromed with blue pin stripping, a small chin spoiler has been added with flames of course and many of the chrome parts where replated or replaced.

http://gallery.me.com/ortho_doc#1001...lack&view=grid
 
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Old Oct 28, 2010 | 12:52 AM
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try google lyndall has rotors
 
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Old Oct 28, 2010 | 01:17 AM
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Man! Good luck on finding those rims, sounds lie it's going to look neat if you can pull it off!
 
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When I click the link it says album unavailable?
 
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I believe Howard from Motorcycle Metal (forum sponsor) sells carbon rims.
 
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Try this http://gallery.me.com/ortho_doc#1001...lack&view=grid
 
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