1957 XL owner - New to the Forum

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Re: 1957 XL owner - New to the Forum

Postby MN-HD57XL » Sun Oct 11, 2020 10:55 am

strong56KH wrote:I'm wincing at the 16" rear wheel which looks like it has begun to trash or will trash your original fender if there is not enough clearance for it.


No need to wince, there is ample clearance.

I have the original 18" wheel. Way back in the bike's early days the original owner ran this back wheel and put a knobby on the 18. He'd strap that wheel on the back and drive to Sturgis and swap rear wheels to compete in hill climbs.

I like that history and intend to keep this set up on the back of the bike.

I appreciate meticulous and correct restorations, but that is not my aim.
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