Chroming Stock SG Wheels???

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Sep 9, 2012 | 11:45 AM

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duckcomando

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Stinking auto correct. Ment to say dang good

Sep 9, 2012 | 11:50 AM

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frenchbiker

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From: The Burgh

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Originally Posted by RFG

Dunlop E3 130/70-18

If you're still running the stock tires first thing you'll notice is you think you're on a different bike. Its night and day. I have the 160/90-16 E3 on the rear.

Thanks. First, I'd like to ride the same bike as mine with a 18" front wheel so see if I like the feel or not, and see how it looks.
I planned to move to a 140 in 17" (from 130/16") because I like beefy front ends, especially on the Ultra which his a big/heavy bike.
The rear is 180/65-16 on the 09 and up.

Sep 9, 2012 | 11:56 AM

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RFG7680

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If its a looks issue than stick with the 17" or drop to the 16". But moat important, if you're still on stock tires get rid of them. My buddy runs the German 880's i prefer the e3. More miles and made in America. Either way its a huge improvement over stock..

Sep 9, 2012 | 12:00 PM

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frenchbiker

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Originally Posted by RFG

I have the stock D408 on the front and an American Elite on the back. I'm pleased with the performance and longevity.
I've used Metzeler in the past and couldn't get good mileage out of them (6K tops).
I'll stay with American Elite or try the new Michelin Commander II.

Sep 9, 2012 | 12:44 PM

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RFG7680

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I have 17k on my rear e3 some skids and a few hole shots. I'll get 20k out of it.

Ya, lose that front tire. Makes a difference. A lot less harsh when hitting bumps.

Sep 9, 2012 | 01:00 PM

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flyingace

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Ricks plating. $1,080 all totaled including purchase, shipping both ways, bearings and install, and mounting/balancing at the dealer.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Harley-David...item416a1e0fec

The market for take off SG wheels is almost nil anymore. Do the exchange.

Last edited by flyingace; Sep 9, 2012 at 01:02 PM.

Sep 9, 2012 | 01:05 PM

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flyingace

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Quote:

Originally Posted by risuperglidecustomman

I went with the chrome AirStrike wheels from Harley! They are stock Street Glide rims only chrome. At least I know that they are high quality. Dont put junk on such a great bike! E-bay quality is questionable!

Might want to tell that to CVO owners that are having the chrome peel off their wheels.

Sep 9, 2012 | 01:38 PM

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saintdaniel

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impress plating dose the best work on chroming factory wheels. I have bought from them many times.

Last edited by saintdaniel; Sep 9, 2012 at 11:18 PM.

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Sep 9, 2012 | 02:33 PM

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Fatboy Brian

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I used Rick's Plating and did the exchange. My wheels have a little over 5000 miles on them and they look like the day I bought them.

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Sep 9, 2012 | 02:42 PM

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tj316

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Fatboy Brian

I used Rick's Plating and did the exchange. My wheels have a little over 5000 miles on them and they look like the day I bought them.

I used Rick's too , 9500 miles on them and they also look like the day I bought them , he is excellent and with the chrome exchange there is no down time

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