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Aug 26, 2012 | 08:12 AM

#31

HDV-GLIDE

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From: Indian Land, SC

Get an order together for over $500 (you & friends), order from Lake Shore HD and you can get that price down to about $600 +/- for the wheel, tire & install kit.

Aug 26, 2012 | 08:16 AM

#32

Tortoise98

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From: Central Indiana

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyingace

Ok guys,

Take a look at this photo. Tell me whats "wrong" with the bike. Its an aesthetic issue. Im trying to decide out if it stands out or not.

I would never have picked up on the back wheel...hell you can't even see it.

Aug 26, 2012 | 08:18 AM

#33

PROVIDER7

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From: Copperas Cove, TX

Your call !!!! I'd do both ...... I'd have to do both, that's just me!

Aug 26, 2012 | 08:20 AM

#34

HD_Shock

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From: Stillwater, OK

I wouldn't say it "sticks out like a sore thumb" but it IS a detail that only you can decide if it's worth addressing.

The rear wheel is easy to hide in a photo with the right camera angle. In PERSON, however ... the rear wheel is easy to spot whether stock or extended bags. (Get about ten feet away and there it is.) I've yet to see a bagger in person where I couldn't see the rear wheel with the possible exception of air ride customs that are dropped to the ground when parked.

Many people won't notice but there are a lot of guys like me ... first thing I do when I see a cool front wheel is check the rear wheel. Sorry man. lol

Aug 26, 2012 | 08:23 AM

#35

heavymetalthunder

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From: Kansas City, Missouri

I'd wait till the back tire is worn out. Install the new agitator wheel and tire then sell the chrome rim currently installed. That way you recoup some of your cash. Looks good to me. I'd spend my money on a nice long road trip instead. But it is messing with you or you would not have mentioned it. So swap it out and move on.

Aug 26, 2012 | 08:29 AM

#36

turnerbend

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From: japan

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyingace

Ok guys,

Take a look at this photo. Tell me whats "wrong" with the bike. Its an aesthetic issue. Im trying to decide out if it stands out or not.

Get a bigger car and cut your grass. You're good to go.........

Aug 26, 2012 | 08:36 AM

#37

dickey

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From: Florida

Well, for me anyway it's:

The fairing
Tour Pak & passenger seat
Non 16" wheel with FL front end

Aug 26, 2012 | 08:41 AM

#38

scumBAGGER

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From: Land of the cold....

I did not read the entire thread but i lol when I read the op.....I had same issue I ended up buying both rims....first day out i pulled up and the first 3 people i showed all looked down to see rear rim.....here the thing...if your asking us if we see it then you dont care for the way it is so buy it and be done......I am happy i did...