82 wide glide bobber build
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I took the original chrome (rusty) wideglide hub and had it powder coated to match the rear but left the flanges original. With two rotors its not a highly visible part, the star hub and bearing snout is.
2 things I wasn't thrilled about with the new rim from HD is the word Indonesia (thankfully hidden once a tire is installed) and the smooth outer lip vs the contoured original design. On a positive note the rim feels robust, has anti-slip serrations that grip the tire bead vs the smooth original and the rims are the same weight so no cost cutting material-wise, just paid labour-wise.
2 things I wasn't thrilled about with the new rim from HD is the word Indonesia (thankfully hidden once a tire is installed) and the smooth outer lip vs the contoured original design. On a positive note the rim feels robust, has anti-slip serrations that grip the tire bead vs the smooth original and the rims are the same weight so no cost cutting material-wise, just paid labour-wise.
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Im having a spacer ring for the sprocket laser cut by a friend which Ill get next week. Ill focus on the handle bars and truing the new front wheel. Once I have tires Ill put it on the ground and lower the front end, establish the ride height as well.
What a difference a can of black spray paint makes on a white wall tire! No more distraction, love the fat rear tire, its no steam roller but just right for me.
What a difference a can of black spray paint makes on a white wall tire! No more distraction, love the fat rear tire, its no steam roller but just right for me.
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My thought is an open belt primary with a modern starter which is why I went with the ratchet top trans. I haven't pulled the trigger on that setup yet because Im not 100% sure. I do like the beefy and unmistakable look of the stock primary which is what has me torn.