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P.Sutton
04-24-2017, 12:33 PM
Is the rear rim the same on all gl1800's? I am looking for a spare rim to have a dark side "spare" to swap if I am doing a long highway trip. I found this....

https://akroncanton.craigslist.org/mpo/6087597855.html

bob109
04-24-2017, 12:38 PM
Is the rear rim the same on all gl1800's? I am looking for a spare rim to have a dark side "spare" to swap if I am doing a long highway trip. I found this....

https://akroncanton.craigslist.org/mpo/6087597855.html

That rim will fit your 6! Any GL 1800 front or rear wheels from 2001 to present will fit!

2wheelsforme
04-24-2017, 01:17 PM
Is the rear rim the same on all gl1800's? I am looking for a spare rim to have a dark side "spare" to swap if I am doing a long highway trip. I found this....

https://akroncanton.craigslist.org/mpo/6087597855.html


That is a good buy if not damanged. I paid more for mine. Grab it quick.

P.Sutton
04-24-2017, 03:28 PM
Thanks for the quick response guys. I actually found an even better deal. $50 for rim and tire with a plug in it, but I don't need the tire anyway. I am on my way to the dark side....

smiley
04-28-2017, 08:14 PM
Thanks for the quick response guys. I actually found an even better deal. $50 for rim and tire with a plug in it, but I don't need the tire anyway. I am on my way to the dark side....

NICE !!!!!!! I'm still a newbie darksider with just over 1K on my rear CT. But to tell the truth I wish I'd did it as soon as I got the B. With only a few miles left on the front stone I will be going double DS very soon. Happy trails.

P.Sutton
05-02-2017, 09:19 AM
So I was able to pick up a rim and tire for $50. Now I have to decide what tire to go with. I have a Valkyrie that had a CT on it when I bought it and I did not like it. My biggest issue was when at low speeds on uneven terrain it pushed the bike all over. Being 5'7" with a short inseam it was unnerving especially with a passenger. It is even harder for me to touch on the F6. I guess what I am asking is does anyone have a suggestion on a tire that would minimize this issue? I am thinking the narrower the tire the better? My intentions are to have this rim/tire for longer highway trips to help my elite4's last longer. My hopes are I will like the CT and not have to worry about spending $200+ on rear tires anymore!

Steve 0080
05-02-2017, 12:50 PM
I have the Dunlop Snow tire...very happy...look on the Dark Side section for more information.

Sounds like you were not running enough air? I run 32# in this one. Good Luck !!!!