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Wicked Image Nemesis Wheels

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By Jordan Mastagni, Photography by Jordan Mastagni
Nemesis Series Wheels Street Glide
Nemesis Series Wheels Street Glide
1. The Street Glide basks in the glow of the sunlight with the new Nemesis wheels.

One of the most common upgrades a bike owner can do is to install a new set of wheels. Choosing the right set plays an integral role in your overall customization vision. You're forced to choose, but you must choose wisely! Wicked Image, based in Murrieta, California, has been cutting billet wheels for quite a while and has a massive line of wheel designs available from mild to wild. All wheels are available with matching pulleys, rotors, and sprockets. Wicked Image also manufacturers custom floorboards, shift linkages, mirrors, and much more.

Nemesis Series Wheels Nemesis Wheel
2. The Nemesis is available in many different OE sizes as well as sizes for custom applications.
Nemesis Series Wheels Nemesis Wheel
2. The Nemesis is available in many different OE sizes as well as sizes for custom applica

While perusing the company's website, we found the Nemesis series wheel and chose it for its thorny, aggressive design. We ordered two Nemesis Wheels, a 21x3 front, a 18x5.5 rear, matching rotors (two up front, one in the rear), and a matching pulley. The entire package is available-if you mention HOT BIKE-for $2,999.

The wheels are CNC-cut from billet aluminum and then chrome plated. And for the newer Touring models, Wicked Image wheels are available with the cush-drive design. To save time, we had Wicked Image ship us the wheels with the Metzeler ME 880 tires, rotors, and pulley already installed. Installation was a snap and the wheels will definitely spruce up the look of this stock Street Glide.

  • Nemesis Series Wheels Stock 2009 Street Glide
    3. The stock '09 Street Glide is in desperate need for an upgrade. The Nemesis' design will definitely give it a more custom look.
    Nemesis Series Wheels Stock 2009 Street Glide
    3. The stock '09 Street Glide is in desperate need for an upgrade. The Nemesis' design wil
  • Nemesis Series Wheels Stock Wheel
    4. After putting the bike on the lift we pulled the saddlebags, took the rear brake caliper mount and caliper off, and then pulled the axle out to remove the rear pulley and wheel. The newer Touring models have a cush-drive design (shown here) to aid in smoothing out gear transition. Wicked Image has designed wheels specifically for this application. ] Caption03
    Nemesis Series Wheels Stock Wheel
    4. After putting the bike on the lift we pulled the saddlebags, took the rear brake calipe
  • Nemesis Series Wheels Removing Stock Wheel
    5/ We put a lift under the frame rails and jacked up the rear. After pulling out the stock cast wheel...
    Nemesis Series Wheels Removing Stock Wheel
    5/ We put a lift under the frame rails and jacked up the rear. After pulling out the stock
  • Nemesis Series Wheels Rear Nemesis Wheel
    6. ... we installed the rear Nemesis wheel with matching pulley and rotor.
  • Nemesis Series Wheels Chrome Spacer
    7. For this application, we installed the supplied chrome spacer on the pulley side for proper fitment. Then we slid the axle back through, mounted the caliper, and tightened up the axle and we were done.
    Nemesis Series Wheels Chrome Spacer
    7. For this application, we installed the supplied chrome spacer on the pulley side for pr
  • Nemesis Series Wheels Removing Axle
    8. For the front, we removed the dual brake calipers on both sides. Then we simply removed the lower axle clamps from the legs, and then slid the axle out.
    Nemesis Series Wheels Removing Axle
    8. For the front, we removed the dual brake calipers on both sides. Then we simply removed
  • Nemesis Series Wheels Front Wheel Jack
    9. We then put the jack near the front of the bike under the frame rails to raise the front of the bike to simply slide the wheel out. One stock front wheel off...
    Nemesis Series Wheels Front Wheel Jack
    9. We then put the jack near the front of the bike under the frame rails to raise the fron
  • Nemesis Series Wheels Nemesis Front Wheel
    10. ...one new Nemesis front wheel with dual matching rotors on.
  • Nemesis Series Wheels Axle Trough
    11. The new 21x3-inch Nemesis fit like a glove without fender modification. Next, we slid the axle trough the new setup, re-installed the calipers, and tightened up the axle clamps. Installation was done.
    Nemesis Series Wheels Axle Trough
    11. The new 21x3-inch Nemesis fit like a glove without fender modification. Next, we slid
  • Nemesis Series Wheels Nemesis Wheels Street Glide
    12. The Nemesis wheels are a nice touch on the stock bike. They add just the right amount of flair to the bike without going overboard.
    Nemesis Series Wheels Nemesis Wheels Street Glide
    12. The Nemesis wheels are a nice touch on the stock bike. They add just the right amount
SOURCES
Wicked Image
41615 Date St. #108
Murrieta
CA  92562
951-894-2929
http://wickedimage.com/
Metzeler Tires
100 Pirelli Drive
Rome
GA  30161
877-202-4993
http://www.us.metzelermoto.com
By Jordan Mastagni
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