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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 11:47 PM
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im ridin a 07 street glide and lookin to get some bigger rims. i have seen a couple bike with bigger than stock rims and never had the chance to talk to them. i would like to go with a wire wheel, could you post pics and size of rims? much appreciated.....
 
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Old Aug 25, 2007 | 12:12 AM
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I have a 21" front, 18" rear combo and havent had any problems. Check my sig. Also have a couple of pics of a SG, RG and a KANGdone by LO-LIFE CUSTOMS in Stockton, CA. Have fun.

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Old Aug 25, 2007 | 12:54 AM
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Looks good bobberino!

Here's my 05 EG with 18" front and rear, spoked wheels.

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Old Aug 25, 2007 | 06:20 AM
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I have 18x3.50 Reaper wheels with Avon Venom tires on my bike. I bought them from MC Motorsports for under $1,100 including the front rotors.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2007 | 06:53 AM
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Wow, thats a great price Abmarine. I'm running Forgetec scalpels 21 X 3.25" front and 18 X 4.25 rear wrapped in Metzler ME880's bought through HogPro for a little over $2500 with the front rotors.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2007 | 09:21 AM
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I have the mc motorsports reaper with a 21 in front and an 18 in the rear running metzler tires. I love the looks and the price was right.

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Old Aug 25, 2007 | 09:47 AM
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See sig pic. 21 x 3.5 front with 120/70/21 Metz ME880 and an 18 x 4.25 rear with a 150/70/18 ME880. Got them from Shooter64 on this forum.
 
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nice wheels fellas....thanks for some good info much needed, i take it you give up a little in smoothness in ride quality like putting big rims on a car?
 
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Do you have to change the front fender with both the 18 and 21 or just the 21?
 
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Talk with Shooter64 (Bart) before you order anything from anyone!
He just made me a sweet deal on a set of PM Wheels & Brakes.
 
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