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Old Nov 15, 2010 | 04:40 PM
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I have a 2000 Super Glide FXD, my first Harley that I picked up in July of this year. I've searched, but couldn't find anything (even thought I would think this might be a common question), so sorry if this is a redundant one...

Does anyone know if a 21" wheel would fit the front of my bike? I have the 19", but would like to start working on getting a more aggressive stance. I'm not really one to put bikes away in the winter, so I will probably ride when it's not ridiculously cold out (or ice and snow on the ground), but I have some mods planned for the inbetween rides - 2" tank lift, progressives on the rear, and the 21". It already has mid-size apes on it, do I'm good there. I just want to get it raised a little in the front, and lowered some in the rear.

Thanks for the help!!
 
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Old Nov 15, 2010 | 05:03 PM
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you can make any wheel work with the right amount of time put into it....u can relace the hoop to your hub with new spokes or get a wheel from someone like black bike wheels or anyother wheel shop or get a complete wheel and make spacers etc....
 
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Old Nov 15, 2010 | 05:23 PM
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Thanks. I was thinking about just buying a used 21" rim when one came available. I just wasn't sure if it was a direct swap with the 19" rim or not. Enough room under the fender? Do I need a spacer between the forks?
 
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Old Nov 15, 2010 | 05:56 PM
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It will fit perfect. There's plenty of gap under the stock fender to fit the 21. I suspect Harley did that on purpose. That was one of the first mods I did and a huge improvement in style...IMHO. A 21 won't handle and track quite like the old 19, but its a worthwhile modification.

 
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Old Nov 15, 2010 | 06:26 PM
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If you have the stock narrow glide front end, then just pick up a 21 inch from a 2000 and up sportster, the fender is no issue, i have done this and looks great.
 
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 07:48 PM
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Awesome!! Thanks for the help. I'm going to start sourcing for a rim now. It's great to know that I can pull from a Sportster also.
 
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 08:28 PM
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my 21" from Jireh cycle - love it
 
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Old Nov 20, 2010 | 09:02 AM
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Just picked up a 21" for my street bob. Bobber S, what size tire did u mount? Looks great.
 
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