120/70/21 for wideglide
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RE: 120/70/21 for wideglide
Bought an OEM Fatboy Fender that matches my stock paint. I found out that it is cheaper to buy one than have one painted to match the dual paint and pinstripe. Itwas almost a bolt on with exception of the 1/4" fender spacer that was needed.The axel spacers were bolt on.
RE: 120/70/21 for wideglide
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Project done. Went for a 3.5 rim size with metzeler 120/70/21.Also replaced front fender. So far so good with no issues. Here is a pic to share.Ride safe.
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Project done. Went for a 3.5 rim size with metzeler 120/70/21.Also replaced front fender. So far so good with no issues. Here is a pic to share.Ride safe.
[IMG]local://upfiles/14739/A9B2A86385DD464BB789FB6A18194526.jpg[/IMG]
Was the new fender necessary to fit the tire?
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RE: 120/70/21 for wideglide
I'll try to take some side view pictures this weekend. If you will go with 120/70/21 tire, you will need a 3.0 to 3.5 rim size. A wider fender is needed with this modification fitment.
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RE: 120/70/21 for wideglide
The trade off is the manueverabilty. The narrow glide has a better edge but the wider tire have better stability and traction IMHO.It is a matter of preference with the rider.
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RE: 120/70/21 for wideglide
A lot of people feel safer with a wider tire in the front because of grooves and gaps in the road. I grabs sometimes, but when there is water on the road the narrower tire cuts right through it where a wider tire would be more likely to hydroplane.
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RE: 120/70/21 for wideglide
My next project, would be the rear. There are a lot of options. Drdave, do you have some pics for your rear tire set up? I would like to do the same without any modifications. I am surprised that you were able to fit a setup of 18x5.5 with 170 tire with no modifications. I was told that you can only put a 4.25 max rim size. But I am not surprised since I was told that a front fatboy fender won't fit either, but it did. My other option would be to just put the 160 tire on the stock rim or a set up with a solid wheel(fatboy,duece).
Side view picture as requested:
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Side view picture as requested:
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RE: 120/70/21 for wideglide
That front wheel looks great......Sucks that you had to get a new fender
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