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danxs650mass
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PostPosted: May 11, 2009, 4:15 pm    Post subject: rear rims??
hey guys im new too the bobber world but i have 2 bikes right now and tryin to make one bobber out of them they are a 1970 and a 1978 both have 18 inch rear rims i see a lot of 16 inch rear rims out here is there a certian year that has a 16 inch rear rim or are these custom rims ??
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PostPosted: May 11, 2009, 4:22 pm    Post subject: Re: rear rims??
most of the Specials had 16" rears with disc brake but only the 81 had a drum brake Mag wheel so if you're just thinking of switching wheels that's the easy way if you can find a wheel otherwise a 16" rim can be spoked up to your hub, be prepared to spend $$$
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