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Yeah or nay?

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Did i mention i always hated red rims but always wanted some! Did i mention i love white walls?
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Yeah ....

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Fred Camper has red lester's on BADDOG and they look great.
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Nay...but it's your bike, do whatever floats your boat!
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Sugs wrote:Nay...but it's your bike, do whatever floats your boat!
Agreed. That said, I've seen some bikes that the look definitely works with...
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But, but, but I'm putting Avon Street Chrome tires on. Those are nice tires thou.
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Yay or nay?
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If you're planning on these for your 'hot rod touring' bike, I'd say go for the red. They'll really 'pop!' Nay on the white/ red. Too busy.
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Red looks great but is a PITA to maintain. Brake dust likes to integrate into it and leave dark spots that need repainting every two years. So depends.
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Did you clearcoat your red, what kind of paint?
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Nope, but should have as that would have helped. A satin clear would be nice protection.
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Kinda diggin the red and white. Been thinkin stripping mine and going white wheels with the WWW
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Welp, waiting on tires and a rear rotor.
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Rims look awesome
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