09-14-2004, 02:13 PM
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09-14-2004, 02:15 PM
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Oh yeah, here's a link to some top of the line rims...They can be a little pricey...
http://www.performancemachine.com/
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09-14-2004, 02:15 PM
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09-14-2004, 04:30 PM
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What is the point of a wider tire? Looks? I think the f4i stock size is only 180 so you are already over. I might be wrong though.
09-14-2004, 04:37 PM
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chrome don't get you home.
where do i get my rims dipped?
want chrome, get a harley
polish it and put a 180 on
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09-14-2004, 04:40 PM
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So you are talking about putting a 200mm rear tire AND chroming the wheels? WOW, you're handling characteristics are gonna be so f'd up after that, you aren't gonna be able to turn to save your life (literally). But if you don't care about carving up twisties, go for it!
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09-14-2004, 04:41 PM
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The chrome won't get you home. Weakens wheels, adds weight, looks like bling. What's not to like? Back tire was stock a 180. Put it back to stock and polish the rims if you must IMO.
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09-14-2004, 04:47 PM
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Hey guys. I didnt expect this much replies so soon.
I didn't know 180 was stock. It just has 190 on, so I didnt know that was over stock.. I will keep it at 190.
But as for chrome wheels.
Well, it doesn't have to be crome.
But I just found out the front has a curb gouge on it!
And the rear has a dent.
The wheel's lip have been polished.
Now I just want to have perfect looking wheels (no dents, gouges).
I don't plan on chroming or polishing THESE WHEELS ON MY BIKE. I want new ones.
Thanks,
Jon
09-14-2004, 04:48 PM
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So, where Can I buy stock/aftermarket rims?
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09-14-2004, 04:49 PM
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ebay........go down to 180, when the 190 wears off.....it's the proper size. and it handles better
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09-14-2004, 04:50 PM
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I would rather have polished wheels. Okay, chrome is out of the question.
So, I want rims that are not gouged/dent.
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09-14-2004, 04:50 PM
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what R you lookin' at?
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polished is high maintence......
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09-14-2004, 04:56 PM
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so would chrome. polished doesn't have to be hard, cna put stuff like pledge on them to ward away dirt.
for wheel fixing look up
http://www.mcwheel.com/
and check out powdercoating the wheels too, that is another option
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09-14-2004, 04:58 PM
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I will go back to 180.
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09-14-2004, 05:00 PM
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No, I don't want to fix up the wheels.
I just want new ones. Or Used ones in perfect condition, then I will polish them.
Thanks,
Jon
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