21" Front Wheel
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 3,438
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From: Chesterfield, VA
Randy, what trees are you putting on?
If you are using mid-glide width trees, you can lace a 21" drop center rim to your hub using Sportster type spokes. It will fit with no changes to fender or brakes (as long as you are now not using the 10 spoke HD cast wheel).
If you are using mid-glide width trees, you can lace a 21" drop center rim to your hub using Sportster type spokes. It will fit with no changes to fender or brakes (as long as you are now not using the 10 spoke HD cast wheel).
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 655
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From: Monroe, LA
Hey John:
I'm using the mid-glide trees like those that came on my SG - but using ones with a 5 degree rake. I have a 19" laced wheel from Harley and just wondering if there was anything other than the tire and wheel that would have to be replaced.
How are your new tins? I bet they look incredible in the direct sunlight. I'll send some pics when the front end work is done and the tins are installed.
Randy
I'm using the mid-glide trees like those that came on my SG - but using ones with a 5 degree rake. I have a 19" laced wheel from Harley and just wondering if there was anything other than the tire and wheel that would have to be replaced.
How are your new tins? I bet they look incredible in the direct sunlight. I'll send some pics when the front end work is done and the tins are installed.
Randy
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 886
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Mud, I may have asked this of you before but are you running a 120/70? Starting the upgrade and want to make sure I get a tire that fits. I was looking at the 120/70. I saw on another thread something about reduced rubber on twisties causing a problem. Have you seen any with yours?
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,641
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From: south of Boston
If i can chime in here...
"bigmikaele"... correct me if i'm wrong, but i think the person who posted that one would have reduced rubber on twisties was referring to a 21 X 2.15... not a rim with a 120 on it.
i just got my rim in the mail last week and just need to delace a 21 X 2.15 rim to use the hub, obviously... i gotta order some spokes from HDwheels as well.... will post pics when i'm done
"bigmikaele"... correct me if i'm wrong, but i think the person who posted that one would have reduced rubber on twisties was referring to a 21 X 2.15... not a rim with a 120 on it.
i just got my rim in the mail last week and just need to delace a 21 X 2.15 rim to use the hub, obviously... i gotta order some spokes from HDwheels as well.... will post pics when i'm done
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 886
Likes: 6
If i can chime in here...
"bigmikaele"... correct me if i'm wrong, but i think the person who posted that one would have reduced rubber on twisties was referring to a 21 X 2.15... not a rim with a 120 on it.
i just got my rim in the mail last week and just need to delace a 21 X 2.15 rim to use the hub, obviously... i gotta order some spokes from HDwheels as well.... will post pics when i'm done
"bigmikaele"... correct me if i'm wrong, but i think the person who posted that one would have reduced rubber on twisties was referring to a 21 X 2.15... not a rim with a 120 on it.
i just got my rim in the mail last week and just need to delace a 21 X 2.15 rim to use the hub, obviously... i gotta order some spokes from HDwheels as well.... will post pics when i'm done
Last edited by bigmikaele; Feb 3, 2009 at 07:23 AM. Reason: rim size is actually 3.25" not 3.5"
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