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Old Nov 3, 2017 | 01:24 PM
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Hi all, i have a softail deluxe and would like to swap the front wheel for a skinny 21" wheel, now comes the (possibly stupid) question, as i haven't seen a bike with this set up in the flesh and only in pics, would i have to get a new fender that looks more in proportion or can i still use the existing fender and would it look too wide over the skinny wheel ? .
As i said i haven't seen this set up in real life so any advice would be welcomed, thanks.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2017 | 01:26 PM
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Personally, I'd get a fender to match the wheel and the paint on the tank.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2017 | 01:50 PM
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Most people use a 21 x 3 and use the original fender.

https://www.google.com/search?q=delu...w=1680&bih=910
 
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Have a 21 frt mine with wide glide front like the way fits gives bike a smooth look. Luck.
 
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21 on mine this is the way it should look to me. Do what YOU want it your bike. I never care what someone else likes or dislikes about MY bike.
 
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You will love the way it tracks straight and true, especially when you are riding on freeway rain grooves.
 
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You will love the way it tracks straight and true, especially when you are riding on freeway rain grooves.
Even better on tar snakes.....
 
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Just don't put a Dunlop 402 on it, never felt a tire wiggle like that one did on tar snakes and pavement bumps like it did on my 1200C. I went to an Avon for wiggle free, but from what has been reported on this forum, most brands are way better than the 402 for handling. The Avon tracks fine on rain grooves, and only a slight wiggle on those steel grate bridges.
 
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