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Old 09-12-2007, 09:42 AM
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Changing wheels are always a major mod, and will make you feel great about your Deluxe again.
 
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The deluxe is the best looking retro ride out of the box. The white walls fit this bike perfectly. Some aftermarket wheels really make a difference, but I would stick with spokes. You can find 40, 60, 80, 100, 120 spoke wheels both crossed and radial, radials look awesome. If you stick with 16 inch rims you can go tubeless.
Check out www.americanwire.com- you can find wheels cheaper, but you may get some good ideas.

All just my two cents; but that what you asked for. Be safe.
 
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FYI, Brandon's is a Heritage not a Deluxe.

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Check out Brandons (Volksdeluxe}bike in BOTM
great looking bike, clean and pimped
 
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Old 09-12-2007, 01:16 PM
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Are you leaning toward "bobbing" the bike or "retro"?
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I'm still leaning toward retro as that is what attracted me to the Deluxe in the first place. I'd like to keep it retro but with more muscle/*****. I am leaning toward some cooler spoke rims, true dualexhaust and possibly a more "manly" choice of color. By the way, what I originally liked about my bike was the color (didn't want to just be another black, no offense, Harley) as it reminded me of the Chicago Police colors.

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You have a sweet looking ride, might want to consider a custom seat in matching colors .
 
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I say a 21" front spoked wheel and an 18" rear spoked. Maybe some fishtails and some apes. that is all it need to look super retro.
 
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I say a 21" front spoked wheel and an 18" rear spoked. Maybe some fishtails and some apes. that is all it need to look super retro.
Never riden with apes. Doesn't look too comfy though. Bet my hands would fall asleep and get cold when the temp drops here (like it is starting to do already). I agree on the wheels and fishtails. Do they make WWW's in 18"/21"?

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Get some new tins, you will have a new bike!
 
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True dual fishtails, chubby apes, 80 spokes.
 
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Apes are more comfy than the stock bars.
 


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