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Fat Daddy 50 Spokes

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Apr 3, 2007 | 12:16 AM

Badbagger

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From: Florida

Wheels ?

I've been pretty set on the Fat Daddy 50 spokes but happend to see a Forge-Tec wheel new this year called the Warrior. That said, what cha think, Fat Daddy 50's or the Forge-Tec Warriors? My only real concern is the chrome. The folks at Hog Pro don't suggest a chrome wheel for those living in ALL of Florida and that includes me. They'd mentioned that it is inevitable that issues will occur due to the salt water and the minor or microscopic pitting that will occur from riding will eventually turn to a not so pretty sight down the road. The Fat Daddys are Stainless Spokes while the wheel itself is chrome which would minimize issues to an extent and if they ever got downright horrible, I could get the wheels themselves changed out using my original spokes. I am going with a set of 18's front & rear which are also what is mounted on the bike in the photo.

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Apr 3, 2007 | 12:25 AM

Bug

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RE: Wheels ?

I think the spokes. The other is nice but it almost looks like artificial spokes that a cut wheel.

Apr 3, 2007 | 12:32 AM

Badbagger

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RE: Wheels ?

I am partial to the spokes myself and indeed the Forge-Tec looks nice but they're not spokes.

Apr 3, 2007 | 12:39 AM

Biggzed

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RE: Wheels ?

Of the two you mention, I would go with the spokes. Have you checked out the Weld Forged Wire. Pretty spendy, but totally bad a$$ in my book.

www.weldmotorcycle.com

Apr 3, 2007 | 02:14 AM

kingtut73

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RE: Wheels ?

i second the motion on the welds. Bad AZZ!

Apr 3, 2007 | 02:48 AM

PapaTravis

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RE: Wheels ?

I don't care for the warriors. The spokes look awsome IMO. But if you are looking for something different I like the weld wheels. Think it looks awsome when I look at a wheel that has almost nothing in the center. Less is more...UNLESS you are talking about chrome.