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18" Street Glide Wheel on my '04 RK Custom

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Old 05-15-2011, 08:52 PM
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Default 18" Street Glide Wheel on my '04 RK Custom

Finally finished with my little project. Here are the parts I used:

18" front wheel from a '10 FLHX (Chromed)
25mm bearings
25mm FBI flush axle
25mm ***** Shiney chrome wheel spacers
Chrome PM fork end cap


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Looks Good!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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BIG change.
 
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Very nice!
 
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why would anyone want a 2010 wheel on an older bike?
 
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that is a nice improvement. it sure opens up the front end a lot visually, sharp looking, good job.
 
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why would anyone want a 2010 wheel on an older bike?
why not if thats what he wants. why do you have that front fender on . just saying.
 
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Thanks for the comments, guys! I think it made a dramatic difference for not so much money. I considered dropping the cash for a 21/18 set-up... But, here we are, 7ish years later, and could never bring myself to drop the 2k+...


Originally Posted by roadgliderick
why not if thats what he wants. why do you have that front fender on . just saying.
I think he was kiddin' a little... Could be wrong...
 
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looks good! 1question.. the 25mm axle has no problem in the lower fork arms?
 
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Just swap in bearings and spacer for the earlier setup.

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