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16 inch Harley rim who has done it and are you happy with the out come?
« on: September 24, 2009, 03:11:56 PM »
I just picked up a 16 inch Harley rim from a member on here and when I recieved it I was a little dis-appointed. Man is it small compared to the 18 I have on there now.
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\My Documents\My Pictures\clevlands 550.gif I hope this pic helps. This is the look I am trying to achieve. If you guys have any opinions or pics on how you balanced it out please help
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Re: 16 inch Harley rim who has done it and are you happy with the out come?
« Reply #1 on: September 24, 2009, 03:33:14 PM »
I'm running a 16" rear on my K8 now.

4000 mile trip and I liked it just fine.

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Re: 16 inch Harley rim who has done it and are you happy with the out come?
« Reply #2 on: September 24, 2009, 03:35:33 PM »
Very nice bike! What size did you go on the 16? My thought was a 130-90- 16
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Re: 16 inch Harley rim who has done it and are you happy with the out come?
« Reply #3 on: September 24, 2009, 03:47:11 PM »
650s came stock with 16" rears, too.
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Re: 16 inch Harley rim who has done it and are you happy with the out come?
« Reply #4 on: September 24, 2009, 04:00:13 PM »
I really like the look of a 16" rim. I've laced two so far. Very pleased.
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Re: 16 inch Harley rim who has done it and are you happy with the out come?
« Reply #5 on: September 24, 2009, 05:15:58 PM »
I am happy with the 16 on the back.

Here comes the big one:  Most of us will not be able to access the image on your computer.  If you want me to get it, it will mean I have full access to everything else on your computer as well.
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Re: 16 inch Harley rim who has done it and are you happy with the out come?
« Reply #6 on: September 24, 2009, 05:18:57 PM »
Quote from: Kit on September 24, 2009, 03:47:11 PM
650s came stock with 16" rears, too.


Maybe a Shadow. Mine is 19 front, 17 rear.
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Re: 16 inch Harley rim who has done it and are you happy with the out come?
« Reply #7 on: September 24, 2009, 05:35:34 PM »
I am running a 16 inch rear on my 1976 750k.
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Re: 16 inch Harley rim who has done it and are you happy with the out come?
« Reply #8 on: September 24, 2009, 06:21:23 PM »
I have been quite happy running a 16".

Ran a Bridgestone Spitfire 130/16 on a stock 550 and loved the way it handled.

This Firestone has a bit higher sidewall and is a bit squishy in the corners, but love running the 16" just the same.

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Re: 16 inch Harley rim who has done it and are you happy with the out come?
« Reply #9 on: September 24, 2009, 06:23:39 PM »
Quote from: spdiii on September 24, 2009, 04:00:13 PM
I really like the look of a 16" rim. I've laced two so far. Very pleased.

sweet looking chop!
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Re: 16 inch Harley rim who has done it and are you happy with the out come?
« Reply #10 on: September 24, 2009, 06:41:50 PM »
What is the purpose of a 16" rear wheel?  Aesthetic?  Comfort?
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Re: 16 inch Harley rim who has done it and are you happy with the out come?
« Reply #11 on: September 24, 2009, 06:45:55 PM »
I am short so the 16 inch wheel and 11inch shocks help me alot.
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Re: 16 inch Harley rim who has done it and are you happy with the out come?
« Reply #12 on: September 24, 2009, 06:47:59 PM »
Quote from: rustrocket92 on September 24, 2009, 06:45:55 PM
I am short so the 16 inch wheel and 11inch shocks help me alot.




I recently adjusted the neighbors shocks. He had 1, 3 notches different than the other. He musta had 1 leg longer than the other. lol
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Re: 16 inch Harley rim who has done it and are you happy with the out come?
« Reply #13 on: September 24, 2009, 07:14:02 PM »
I think the 16 in rear wheels look great... There is just one problem.

The 19 in front now looks real stupid.......
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Re: 16 inch Harley rim who has done it and are you happy with the out come?
« Reply #14 on: September 24, 2009, 07:22:06 PM »
Quote from: jreich on September 24, 2009, 06:21:23 PM
I have been quite happy running a 16".

Ran a Bridgestone Spitfire 130/16 on a stock 550 and loved the way it handled.

This Firestone has a bit higher sidewall and is a bit squishy in the corners, but love running the 16" just the same.



Woah! have you been nominated for BOTM yet?
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Re: 16 inch Harley rim who has done it and are you happy with the out come?
« Reply #15 on: September 24, 2009, 07:41:11 PM »
Quote from: mgbgt89 on September 24, 2009, 07:22:06 PM
Quote from: jreich on September 24, 2009, 06:21:23 PM
I have been quite happy running a 16".

Ran a Bridgestone Spitfire 130/16 on a stock 550 and loved the way it handled.

This Firestone has a bit higher sidewall and is a bit squishy in the corners, but love running the 16" just the same.



Woah! have you been nominated for BOTM yet?



Nope I have not, but am stoked at merely the suggestion! (Sorry, no thread highjack intended). Cheers
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Re: 16 inch Harley rim who has done it and are you happy with the out come?
« Reply #16 on: September 24, 2009, 07:48:40 PM »
Well i'll be nominating you next month. Love the brown and black. Looks sweet!
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Re: 16 inch Harley rim who has done it and are you happy with the out come?
« Reply #17 on: September 24, 2009, 09:12:08 PM »
16 inch wont lower it much, usually less than 1/2 inch.
 Will sure change the look tho, and get more rubber on the ground..


 Lots of people have run em, for  nearly 40 years..
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Re: 16 inch Harley rim who has done it and are you happy with the out come?
« Reply #18 on: September 24, 2009, 10:51:47 PM »
Quote from: jreich on September 24, 2009, 06:21:23 PM
I have been quite happy running a 16".

Ran a Bridgestone Spitfire 130/16 on a stock 550 and loved the way it handled.

This Firestone has a bit higher sidewall and is a bit squishy in the corners, but love running the 16" just the same.


  i like your oil tank, i have built one just like it but mine is polished aluminum, what are the dimensions of yours?
     super nice bike....less is definitely more
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Re: 16 inch Harley rim who has done it and are you happy with the out come?
« Reply #19 on: September 25, 2009, 04:33:18 AM »
Hey all, 30 years ago I had a spoke 16 rear stock front on my 73 750k.  Till some drunk chic hit me, bent rim so I bought a 16 in.comstar, back then I took like a strong 1/8th inch off the brake drum ran great and yes no brake issues did the same to sisters 74. Then I bought another comstar off ebay cheap I  run a 130 90 16 tire lowwers bike a good bit and  yes more rubber on the pavement.  and it came with the stock hub, so no need to grind off the hub lip. I also run a 19 inch comstar on the front. total bolt up no mods needed. They were stock for the 81 750 custom
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Re: 16 inch Harley rim who has done it and are you happy with the out come?
« Reply #20 on: September 25, 2009, 04:58:12 AM »
Quote from: nokrome on September 24, 2009, 10:51:47 PM
Quote from: jreich on September 24, 2009, 06:21:23 PM
I have been quite happy running a 16".

Ran a Bridgestone Spitfire 130/16 on a stock 550 and loved the way it handled.

This Firestone has a bit higher sidewall and is a bit squishy in the corners, but love running the 16" just the same.


  i like your oil tank, i have built one just like it but mine is polished aluminum, what are the dimensions of yours?
     super nice bike....less is definitely more

Thanks man...this tank is 4" diameter by 9" wide, and is actually a fake oil tank to hold my electrics. I just finished another similar tank for my 750 which is a bit larger to bring the volume up to where it needs to be.
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