Sunday, April 24, 2005
Other than to remember that I'm not a "Big Wheel" yet, I've added this picture so you guys can see the type of wheels I have going on the Harley. I've learned over the years that those skinny 21 inch wheels/tires you see on the softtails, or a lot of the custom choppers may look cool, but they aren't too functional for long (and even short) rides. You hit a pot hole hard and you dent the rim in. You ride down an old road and the black repair squiggle lines (worms) take that wheel where they want it to go rather than you. Groves? Fagedaboudit! The 16 inch solids do the trick for this old biker.
Don't worry, I know what looks very cool too. I'll upload a pic of my custom bike project "Fat Train" as soon as I'm done messing with it.
Doc