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Sorry for the double questions (i remember again)!
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So, i found a motocross/wheel shop. They will spoke my front rim on a standard 17'' /2.50 rear rim.
They will have to drill the rim and use bigger nipples.
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Nice build I am working on a daily rider and trying to mod at the same time. I really like some of you mods. will be nice to keep up on them.
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Yesterday i had my first run on the bike, the sound is awesome! And also cause of the intake is trough the tank, you can hear it sucking air really loud every time i throttle. I'm super happy!
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New wheel will come in 2 weeks. Still allot to do. But for now, i rides like hell!!
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cool machine. I love it
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Looks awesome, gas tank is fantastic. You have got great lines on that bike ! Amazing what can be done with these old machines
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Nice lines, I agree. Cornering clearance looks ample, so lets us know how she scoots.
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I love your build, it's coming along nicely. Your bike reminds me of this one here:

http://choppertrip.blogspot.com/2011/12 ... rsion.html
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Ole496, My original plan wasn't to cut the frame until i saw that bike!
I re-used the parts i cut off. Later i saw he did the same, only placed them back on a other place.
But i'm still going for more for a racer look.

It runs really good, even with the air intake running straight down trough the tank.
I just love the sound when i throttle. Hearing the intake sucking air.
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So i've got a standard 17'' rear rim up on front now. And she looks like this...
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Wow!

Time for a new avatar. :-)
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haha, thanks!
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The 17 inch front works way better. Good choice. Looks more balanced now somehow.
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Oh Yeah!! tumb2 tumb2
that will turn some heads for sure.

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