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any idears on doing a 21 inch wheel 1 Year ago
whats going everyone i hope all is well soo i was looking around an i seen a posting on a 21 inch wheel done by memeber, yogi did his front wheel by grabing his front hub an looking for a shop that makes rims which makes good sence by question dose anyone have any shope sites or now any around my area mass

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Re:any idears on doing a 21 inch wheel 1 Year ago
I have a 21" wheel for sale with bearings, spacers and adaptors for Road Star ready to bolt on and go... it is chrome... if yer interested, give me yer email addy or cell number for pix...

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Re:any idears on doing a 21 inch wheel 1 Year ago
I went with a 21" Raider wheel. Very easy swap

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Re:any idears on doing a 21 inch wheel 1 Year ago
Here is the 21" wheel I have for sale...

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Re:any idears on doing a 21 inch wheel 1 Year ago
That's one good lookin wheel, Grinder. Gonna send ya a PM

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Re:any idears on doing a 21 inch wheel 1 Year ago
JDMatt2000 wrote: I went with a 21" Raider wheel. Very easy swap How easy??

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Re:any idears on doing a 21 inch wheel 1 Year ago
deadweight wrote: That's one good lookin wheel, Grinder. Gonna send ya a PM Im at work right now... text me at 8283617334

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Re:any idears on doing a 21 inch wheel 1 Year ago
theGRINDER wrote: deadweight wrote: That's one good lookin wheel, Grinder. Gonna send ya a PM Im at work right now... text me at 8283617334 sent

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Re:any idears on doing a 21 inch wheel 1 Year ago
pjmcd1985 wrote: JDMatt2000 wrote: I went with a 21" Raider wheel. Very easy swap How easy?? how easy it for the raider wheel cuz i know with the harly wheel u need spacers axel then swap to a single cailper soo please let me know how easy is it for the raider

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Re:any idears on doing a 21 inch wheel 1 Year ago
alex1600 wrote: how easy it for the raider wheel cuz i know with the harly wheel u need spacers axel then swap to a single cailper soo please let me know how easy is it for the raider Bolt on......with the raider spacers. BB

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Subject: will harley risers work?
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Subject: Breaking it in
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Subject: RAIDER rear wheel swap
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Latest reply, 5/21/2013
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In: Miscellaneous, 5/21/2013, 6 replies
Subject: Feeling LAZY on a Tuesday Night
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Subject: Hello from Rhode Island!!
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Subject: Anybody Willing To Make FloorBoard Tech MOD ?
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In: Miscellaneous, 5/21/2013, 7 replies
Subject: shock replacement
Txsroadie: I need to replace my rear shock and spring any recommendation would helpful,I read somewhere about roadwing shock.I weigh about 250#

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
Txsroadie: thx guys,curt no I went to the dealer today and they said that the shock cant be adjusted and that the ...shock replacement

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In: Miscellaneous, 5/21/2013, 10 replies
Subject: Gino's lowering brackets
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In: Rides, Meets, Events, 5/19/2013, 7 replies
Subject: Ruidoso, NM Apencash Rally
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In: Technical Discussions, 5/9/2013, 6 replies
Subject: Wagon Wheel Primary Pulley Cover
zmans1969: I think the wagon wheel is ugly and want to replace or cover it. What have you used and how did you install it?

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
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In: Electrical/Electronics, 3/4/2009, 39 replies
Subject: Speedometer/Fuel Gauge problems
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Latest reply, 5/21/2013
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In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/21/2013, 8 replies
Subject: Overheard on the Internet...
OldBob: Like everything in life, farts have a time and place. However, I never realized that in the wrong time and place, flatulence had enough power to alter my course in history. Well, it ...

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
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In: Electrical/Electronics, 5/14/2013, 9 replies
Subject: Turn Signal Issues
shane8813: I changed out all my blinkers to clear lenses and changed the bulbs out to amber.The front ones were pretty corroded and had to break the bulbs to get them out. I cleaned the contacts and replaced them ...

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
1999Roadstar: I had the same problem with my bike. I had to replace the whole housing. I picked up one off eBay for ...Turn Signal Issues

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In: Bolt Ons, 5/21/2013, 16 replies
Subject: Windshield Filler - Stock?
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Latest reply, 5/21/2013
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In: Miscellaneous, 4/24/2013, 14 replies
Subject: Did I just get screwed???
Doc_V: Last week I ordered a 31 tooth pulley off ebay. The seller said it was a: But what I got is aluminum. I called Baron's and confirmed that ...

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
GNR10: That's a real bummer man. Like said tho, file a dispute. How was the seller's rating?Did I just get screwed???

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In: Jetting, 5/20/2013, 16 replies
Subject: Crash bars
Sparks500: I have a set of Barons crash bars on her now, but, they're getting kind of pitted. Not great chrome, I guess. They're well made otherwise. I'm looking at either replacing them or having them re-chromed ...

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
GNR10: Hmmm, my tank's got a couple scratches, clutch lever still the broken one, Big Yami bars still sittin ...Crash bars

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In: Bike Talk, 5/21/2013, 3 replies
Subject: Transmission Recall
6hrtbt3: I have a friend looking at an 05, owner did not say anything about the recall. Does the 05 need the transmission recall? Thanks in advance.

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
SKWEARpeg: The tranny recall, only involved the 99-03 models.Transmission Recall

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In: Miscellaneous, 5/20/2013, 18 replies
Subject: Rain Gear and trip accessories
RoadiesRock05: I am taking a trip this weekend to Duluth, MN. I am leaving Wednesday and returning Monday. The forecast calls for rain :( Any opinions about what is the best rain gear to get for a good price? I would ...

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
Dr_Bob: I have a rain suit from Leather Up. Had it a couple of years. It does a good job keeping me dry and works ...Rain Gear and trip accessories

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Dr_Bob

In: Miscellaneous, 5/21/2013, 9 replies
Subject: Used Leather Saddlebags - Got any?
pastornj: Hey, all you converts to hard-bags, anyone have a decent set of used leather bags they would like to sell me? Apparently our old leather bags didn't weather the storm we went through here in Texas very ...

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
backinthesaddle: I had those in the extra extra jumbo size. Loved the bags till the bike and bags were totaled. They don't ...Used Leather Saddlebags - Got any?

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backinthesaddle

In: Vendors and Dealers, 5/21/2013, 7 replies
Subject: Custom Dynamics - Great customer service!
PhatRJ: Just like we post when something goes wrong with a vendor, I think its important to post when things go right. The guys and gals at Custom ...

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
Sparks500: I accidentally ordered the wrong LEDs for my front signals, and they were perfectly willing to take them ...Custom Dynamics - Great customer service!

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Sparks500

In: Jetting, 5/21/2013, 8 replies
Subject: Jetting using an AFR meter
EddieDe: I just finished installing my Innovate MTX-L Air Fuel meter. I calibrated it and now I am ready to start dialing in my carb. As I expected I was running way rich. At idle the with the enrichment off and ...

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
EddieDe: thanks guys I'll let you know how I progress...Jetting using an AFR meter

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EddieDe

In: Miscellaneous, 5/21/2013, 9 replies
Subject: this shock is interesting
smokescreens: i got this shock for the RAP to try out (works great by the way) and i notice 2 things about it. 1. its the same lenght as the road star shock eye to eye. 2. it has a dampener adjustment to make ...

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
DAVECS1: Dang at 400 dollars, a little more and I can buy a real aftermarket shock with spring.this shock is interesting

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DAVECS1

In: Body/Frame, 4/16/2013, 45 replies
Subject: Rear Suspension double-check
Ricohoc: I've gotten some expert advice in the last week, but my two experts may be asleep now. I crawled on the side of the bike, located the two nuts -- the adjusting nut and the lock nut. Noticed ...

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
mbk: Finally got mine adjusted, had to buy a cheap set of service wrenches and still needed to grind the 32mm ...Rear Suspension double-check

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mbk

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