21" vs 23" wheel
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Tourer
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21" vs 23" wheel
Posting this for a friend of mine. He has a 2017 Streetglide and looking to go to a 21" or 23" wheel. He's heard the 23" changes the ride, i.e. front end wobbles. Does anyone have a 23" and has it changed the ride?
Thank you...
Thank you...
It will change the trail, which will in turn change the ride. I can only speak to going from a 16" to a 21" wheel. Yes, it affects it quite a bit. The front end felt heavier but more stable at highway speeds. I've done a 21" on more than one bike and it's the same. I would imagine 23" would exaggerate this even more, possibly to the point of feeling wobbly at low speed.
And it's okay, no one will judge you here for going 23". Posting for a friend...
And it's okay, no one will judge you here for going 23". Posting for a friend...
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Big wheel bikes are over. So why spend money to decrease the bikes value and destroy its handling?
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I have spent loads of money decreasing the value of my bike but I didn't build it for the next guy I built it for me. The rake and trail can be worked out on a bigger wheel so it handles great. Anything you can think of has been done before so dive in and get your hands dirty and make it work.
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I have spent loads of money decreasing the value of my bike but I didn't build it for the next guy I built it for me. The rake and trail can be worked out on a bigger wheel so it handles great. Anything you can think of has been done before so dive in and get your hands dirty and make it work.
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Tourer
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My friend wants to change it out. I dont care what he does with his bike. Its his to do what he likes.
If someone wants to take a $100 bill and light it on fire, thats on them. They can do whatever they want with their money...
