New Rims
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Look at the baggers above - you can't tell what kind of wheels they have on the rear. If you use a different size spoked front rim and already have a spoked rear rim - what's the problem?
I like the look of spokes in the front. I wanted a mag. in the rear because this bike puts alot of strain with 100 hp and a heavy hand. Breaking spokes was in my future - I only use ss spokes -I lace all my rims - I really like sayingI did it myself...
Rear hubas front hub - NOT EASY! -drilled out disc bolts andincreased size of drive bolt holesslightly...tapped holes for3/8" thread insert(? 7/16) then put in inserts I got from fastener store with red loctite (there is also 4 little pins you drive in.) Drill front discs for 3/8' bolt. Replace mounting bolts with 3/8" ss cap screws on front. Don't forget to switch hub over as hub spacer is not the same on front and back (hubs are opposite). Lace wheel to be in center of fender.
Powdercoating - both bikes have red rims and black hubs with ss spokes...
Pics. - Got them and will post them when I figure how to make them smaller.
My bagger has some custom parts on it - YOU HAVE NEVER SEEN A BIKE LIKE MY ST BOB !!! (ME NEITHER!)
I like the look of spokes in the front. I wanted a mag. in the rear because this bike puts alot of strain with 100 hp and a heavy hand. Breaking spokes was in my future - I only use ss spokes -I lace all my rims - I really like sayingI did it myself...
Rear hubas front hub - NOT EASY! -drilled out disc bolts andincreased size of drive bolt holesslightly...tapped holes for3/8" thread insert(? 7/16) then put in inserts I got from fastener store with red loctite (there is also 4 little pins you drive in.) Drill front discs for 3/8' bolt. Replace mounting bolts with 3/8" ss cap screws on front. Don't forget to switch hub over as hub spacer is not the same on front and back (hubs are opposite). Lace wheel to be in center of fender.
Powdercoating - both bikes have red rims and black hubs with ss spokes...
Pics. - Got them and will post them when I figure how to make them smaller.
My bagger has some custom parts on it - YOU HAVE NEVER SEEN A BIKE LIKE MY ST BOB !!! (ME NEITHER!)
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RE: New Rims
Another vote for all or nothing. Look at my sig pic, you can definitely see the rear wheel. I think you can save a little dough by not matching the rear rotor or pulley because that you cannot see at all!
I have seen the 16" rear with a 21" front and it looks odd but to each his own. I just know it would drive me crazy until I changed the rear.
RJ
I have seen the 16" rear with a 21" front and it looks odd but to each his own. I just know it would drive me crazy until I changed the rear.
RJ
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RE: New Rims
ORIGINAL: Darryl88
having the street glide its lower than a road glide, mine does show near that much space
having the street glide its lower than a road glide, mine does show near that much space
RJ
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RE: New Rims
Am contemplating the changing my wheels too, but think I'll change both but save on the rotor and pulley on the back as its not seen; however, enough of the wheel will show to drive me crazy if I don't change them both. It all comes down to what you're comfortable and happy with, afterall, she is your baby.
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RE: New Rims
I've got a 16 chrome sportster wheel on the back of my SG with a chrome Weld 21 on the front. When the bike is upright or when your on the stand side, you can't tell anything about the rear except that it is chrome. From the right side when it is on the stand you can see the rear wheel though. Looks good and I am proud of the way it looks, but I am still going to get the matching 18 rear just because I want a little wider wheel on the back and I'll have to go to an 18 to do it. If your like me and on a budget, go witha 16 on the rear to start with and if you like it enough, leave it. If not, then you move on to replace the rear; you just got to make the biggest improvement (front wheel) earlier that you could have otherwise.
