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Old 01-02-2011, 10:35 AM
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Guys I need your help, I was about to go and pay for my wheels 21 front and 16 rear PM heathen with sigle side 13in rotor with the 6 piston cabiler ok so while I was at the dealership yesterday getting ready for the ride I'm talking with the parts guy and he shows me the the 120ci motor it's only 5k plus I get a little bit of a discount for being part of their points card deal so wheels are 3Gs do I go for motor or wheels I have the cash to do one or the other I have billet wheels now but I don't like the way they look I want the speed jut to beat my buddies that have the CVO's so guys what do you think and why

Oh at the moment I have a 103ci only 9,500 miles on it
 
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Old 01-02-2011, 10:53 AM
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That's not 5 grand installed with a tuner and dyno.
 
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Old 01-02-2011, 11:03 AM
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I have chrome custom wheels and a built engine.

After 7 years the chrome is starting to peel off the wheels and they're starting to look a little ugly. I've been told 300+ per wheel to get them re-chromed. Does peeling chrome bother you? Check the mfg warranty, many have limited coverage on chrome plating. The other question to ask is how long before the fat bagger/skinny tall front wheel starts to look dated? They look good but I think the end is near.

Ill probably leave the wheels until they get to the point I can't stand it then decide what to do with them.

On the other hand performance never goes out of style.
 
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Old 01-02-2011, 11:28 AM
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I have a guy that will install for me I just have to get it back to dealer to put on dyno and i might use somebody else than the dealer for the tuning and as far on wheels peeling car truck chrome wheels will always peel most manufacture only puts a 3year chrome warranty I work for a wheel and tire company just can't get motorcycle tires and wheels cheaper than buy from my local dealer or online
 
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Old 01-02-2011, 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by dmaldojr
Guys I need your help, I was about to go and pay for my wheels 21 front and 16 rear PM heathen with sigle side 13in rotor with the 6 piston cabiler ok so while I was at the dealership yesterday getting ready for the ride I'm talking with the parts guy and he shows me the the 120ci motor it's only 5k plus I get a little bit of a discount for being part of their points card deal so wheels are 3Gs do I go for motor or wheels I have the cash to do one or the other I have billet wheels now but I don't like the way they look I want the speed jut to beat my buddies that have the CVO's so guys what do you think and why

Oh at the moment I have a 103ci only 9,500 miles on it
What kind of HP and TQ are you getting out of your 103 now?
 
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HP won't get you chicks. Custom rims will.
 
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HP won't get you chicks. Custom rims will.
I agree. If you don't have the bling you ain't gettin' that thang.
 
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You could always do the 120 motor & then sell your current 103 motor, then take that money and by the wheels. Best of both worlds! just have to wait a bit to get the wheels - till the motor sells.
 
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Wouldn't take much for that 103" to "beat" the CVO's, as long as their stock!
 
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Well, as far as I'm concerned, too much motor is just right. I'd get the 120.
 


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