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Old Nov 22, 2013 | 09:35 PM
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I know everybody's got their own opinions. I wanna know what you guys think about fat spokes on a street glide. I've got a tequila sunrise bike with agitator wheels. I see these dang wheels everywhere. I'm thinking about a 21in fat spoke on front and 18in fat spoke on the rear. I'm thinking black rim with chrome spokes. I'm not going any bigger than 21. I take a lot of trips and I wanna keep things comfortable and still look good.
 
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Old Nov 22, 2013 | 09:45 PM
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any idea what the weight of those wheels are ?

the heavier the wheel, the worse the ride.

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Old Nov 22, 2013 | 09:52 PM
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Not sure about the height or weight. I just know that I've seen VERY few solid wheels that I would be happy with on my bike. I love my agitators but I hate seeing them at every red light.
 
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Old Nov 22, 2013 | 10:49 PM
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tell you the truth I have NO idea what agitators look like.

wheels are not really on my radar...
here's what I like to see:




functionally though, weight should be something you consider.

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Old Nov 22, 2013 | 10:53 PM
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I think you can't do wrong with a fat spoke wheel. Its just a clean classic look that will never go out of style.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2013 | 01:32 AM
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I want red fat spokes to go with my rkc! 16 inchers though..
 
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Old Nov 23, 2013 | 03:58 AM
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Personally I would keep the agitators. JR
 
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Old Nov 23, 2013 | 05:02 AM
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Personally I would keep the agitators. JR

On a road king with its more classical styling but not on a SG its much more contemporary looking sled.
 
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Originally Posted by mkguitar
tell you the truth I have NO idea what agitators look like.

wheels are not really on my radar...
here's what I like to see:




functionally though, weight should be something you consider.

mike
Well said! I feel the exact same way. I seem to notice nice paint more than wheels on a motorcycle.
OP some custom ghost paint design to accent the color of the scooter, would be cool.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2013 | 05:43 AM
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To me, wheels/rims are like shoes. As long as they're comfortable...who cares. If I spend anything on bike, it's going to be performance upgrades & not rims. I don't look at dudes shoes while out strolling and certainly don't pay attention to anyone's rims while riding.
 
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