23 vs 21 Fat spoke wheel
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23 vs 21 Fat spoke wheel
Any pics of SG with a 23" fat spoke wire wheel setup. My debate for my 2012 SG:
Option 1:
21" Ride Wright fat daddy
120/70 21 Metzler white wall
drill out front fender 1/16, bolt on and ride......
Option 2:
23" Ride Wright
triple tree
wrap around fender
I am also debating eliminating 1 rotor which I swore I wouldn't want to mess with the brakes or frame on my SG but I can't deny how great either size wheel looks with a single rotor.
Option #1 I can do now or I can keep saving for option #2.... any pics or advice from people running this set up would help. Thanks
Option 1:
21" Ride Wright fat daddy
120/70 21 Metzler white wall
drill out front fender 1/16, bolt on and ride......
Option 2:
23" Ride Wright
triple tree
wrap around fender
I am also debating eliminating 1 rotor which I swore I wouldn't want to mess with the brakes or frame on my SG but I can't deny how great either size wheel looks with a single rotor.
Option #1 I can do now or I can keep saving for option #2.... any pics or advice from people running this set up would help. Thanks
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Any pics of SG with a 23" fat spoke wire wheel setup. My debate for my 2012 SG:
Option 1:
21" Ride Wright fat daddy
120/70 21 Metzler white wall
drill out front fender 1/16, bolt on and ride......
Option 2:
23" Ride Wright
triple tree
wrap around fender
I am also debating eliminating 1 rotor which I swore I wouldn't want to mess with the brakes or frame on my SG but I can't deny how great either size wheel looks with a single rotor.
Option #1 I can do now or I can keep saving for option #2.... any pics or advice from people running this set up would help. Thanks
Option 1:
21" Ride Wright fat daddy
120/70 21 Metzler white wall
drill out front fender 1/16, bolt on and ride......
Option 2:
23" Ride Wright
triple tree
wrap around fender
I am also debating eliminating 1 rotor which I swore I wouldn't want to mess with the brakes or frame on my SG but I can't deny how great either size wheel looks with a single rotor.
Option #1 I can do now or I can keep saving for option #2.... any pics or advice from people running this set up would help. Thanks
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Why did you have to drill out the front fender? Is this required for a 21" wheel and stock fender? What needs to be drilled, mounting holes?
I'm asking because i am pretty close to doing this on my Road King (21" front).
I'm asking because i am pretty close to doing this on my Road King (21" front).
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Most the time drilling the rear holes 1/16-1/8 bigger is required. The wheel and tire may clear the fender at low speeds but at highway speeds the tire stands up more in the middle and can burn the fender. Drilling the rear holes allows you tilt the fender up giving a little more clearance.
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Most the time drilling the rear holes 1/16-1/8 bigger is required. The wheel and tire may clear the fender at low speeds but at highway speeds the tire stands up more in the middle and can burn the fender. Drilling the rear holes allows you tilt the fender up giving a little more clearance.
You gotta love fat spokes with white walls.