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Old Aug 10, 2012 | 05:58 PM
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Check out the HD Wheels. They make a good wheel and the prices can't be beat. You don't have many choices but you may like one.

I just bought the Contrast Cut Anarchy Wheels, rotors, wheel install kits and tires for $1665 delivered.

I remember paying $1200 for just the front wheel on my V-Rod.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2012 | 06:56 PM
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TexasSG...what size wheels are yours? They look good! I'm not sure what size to change to.....I dont want to go too big. Just something that looks better than the stock and still rides nice.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2012 | 08:01 PM
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Question for you guys with 21's on the front. Read an interesting comment on another thread today that the guy said he was getting new wheels but staying with the 18 for the simple reason that he takes a lot of long trips and if he gets a blow out, the chance of the dealer having a 21 is slim. I'm paraphrasing (sp) but essentially what he said. What are the thoughts on this.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2012 | 10:13 AM
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^Some HD models like softail custom come factory with a 21 front. 21" tires should be stocked by most places by now. 23s and 26s maybe not yet.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2012 | 02:10 PM
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Lets see some pics of an upgrade to 21" front (black wheel) and then a black powder coat of stock rear.

That is a good idea if it works...
 
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Old Aug 11, 2012 | 03:07 PM
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Check out southern mc...they have all there wheels in stock...and they actually make them. I painted the shiny lip on my rear rim black...can't tell its the stocker. Paid $899 for a 21" front...you'll have a hard time beating there price and service...imo
 
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Old Aug 13, 2012 | 08:28 AM
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Give me a call. We are running a sale right now. I have wheels in stock and beating the $899.00 right now isnt a problem either.

Thanks
 
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Old Aug 13, 2012 | 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by bugs
TexasSG...what size wheels are yours? They look good! I'm not sure what size to change to.....I dont want to go too big. Just something that looks better than the stock and still rides nice.
Front is a 21x3.25 with a 120/70/21 Avon Cobra, rear is a 17x6.25 with a 200/50R17 Avon Storm (the Storm tread pattern compliments the Cobra but has better tread life).
Not sure if it's the wheel design, the slammed fender, the lowered front or a combination of those but I get a lot of people asking if it's a 23....works for me!

Also, a correction to my previous post, I got my wheels from Brian at Eastern Performance. And Tea Bagger, FWIW, I paid a few dollars less than that for my front wheel.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2012 | 08:32 AM
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Don't go with the Instigators. I did, and now realize they are a dime a dozen at any event.

If I was gonna do it again, I go with the Performance Machine Heathen wheels. GO to their website, you can plug in your bike and see what it will look like with various wheels.

I replaced the rear too because I don't like to do things half assed.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2012 | 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by TexasSG
Front is a 21x3.25 with a 120/70/21 Avon Cobra, rear is a 17x6.25 with a 200/50R17 Avon Storm (the Storm tread pattern compliments the Cobra but has better tread life).
Not sure if it's the wheel design, the slammed fender, the lowered front or a combination of those but I get a lot of people asking if it's a 23....works for me!

Also, a correction to my previous post, I got my wheels from Brian at Eastern Performance. And Tea Bagger, FWIW, I paid a few dollars less than that for my front wheel.
From one '09 SG owner to another, that is one sweet looking SG.
 
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