21 x 3" ???
New Wheel
I bought myself a new front wheel for the Softail the other day and it finally arrived. It's an Ultima wheel with twisted spokes, I'm hoping to have it put on the bike at the same time as the Michelin Commander II's later this week.
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I wasn't aware you had a 1997. They are correct: 3/4" non-sealed bearing, but a sealed conversion unit can be used as well.
21x2.15 is a stock size. Most guys go with a wider rim, (3") and go to a 120-70x21 tire for more contact, and a little more meat.
I wasn't aware you were simply doing a direct replacement with some added bling....
21x2.15 is a stock size. Most guys go with a wider rim, (3") and go to a 120-70x21 tire for more contact, and a little more meat.
I wasn't aware you were simply doing a direct replacement with some added bling....
Here's a pic of the wheel on the bike with the new Michelin Commander II. But I have a couple of questions.
1) Do the chromed twisted spokes have a problem with the chrome peeling/chipping off?
2) For some reason the wheel doesn't seem to spin as freely as it did, there seems to be some noise low grinding coming from the front brake pads. Which once again wasn't there before.
1) Do the chromed twisted spokes have a problem with the chrome peeling/chipping off?
2) For some reason the wheel doesn't seem to spin as freely as it did, there seems to be some noise low grinding coming from the front brake pads. Which once again wasn't there before.
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