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21 & 18" wheel question

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Just picked up an 06 street bob and plan on purchasing the Burly Slammer kit. Question I have is if I will run into any issues running a 21x3.5 wheel in the front and an 18X5.5 rear in the wheel. Tires will be a 120/70 and 200 in the rear. Is there anything I need to be aware of and is will I be able to adjust the height either in the front or rear with the slammer kit?
 
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No problem up front.

Rear will need slight mods to inner fender brackets and likely removal of stock-style rear turns signals, taillights, and associated wiring.
 
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thanks for the quick resposne...will remove the rear turn signals and will have vertical license plate mount with tailight, so should be good then...how about riding 2up, any issues there? I won't be riding 2up often but just curious?
 
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Although I have no experience with riding 2-up on my bike, there should be no problems with that either.
 
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Originally Posted by Msmth218
Just picked up an 06 street bob ...Question I have is if I will run into any issues running a 21x3.5 wheel in the front...Tires will be a 120/70
Are your re-lacing your hub (assuming you have laced wheel) to a 3.5 hoop or did you find a Mid-glide wheel?
 
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will re-lace to 3.5 hoop
 
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Will I have to find another hub for my streetbob if I want to run a 21x3.5 80 spoke DNA wheel for the front and 18x5.5 rear wheel or can I use the stock hub?
 

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Will I have to find another hub for my streetbob if I want to run an 21x3.5 80 spoke DNA wheel or can I use the stock hub?
Go out and count the # of spokes on your stock hub...What do you think?
 
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just found the answer as well...which hub can I use or where can I source a hub that will work on my bike?
 

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5.5" is kinda narrow for a 200. It's doable, I've got one, but please ensure the chosen tire is rated for a rim of that width.

As for a hub source...
Hdwheels.com
Ultima
Demons cycle
DNA
Ridewright
etc.
Be prepared to pay for quality.
 

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