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HD's new 21" front wheel package for RG?

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Old Nov 1, 2017 | 07:31 PM
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Default HD's new 21" front wheel package for RG?

Anybody bought this wheel package yet? Interested to hear about steering effects and whether you had to buy new rotors. Is your front end lower with the new springs or same height as when stock wheel was on?

Wish the new rear wheel was wide enough to accommodate a 200mm. I mean, if your going to force us to buy one, at least make it wider than stock.
 
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Don't have the HD package but I put a 21 on the front and 18 on the rear of my SGS, I love it. It did raise the bike up a tad but nothing that caused any concerns. Handles and rides nice.
 
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The front wheel raises the front 1 inch which is why the kit includes the 1 inch lower front suspension. This keeps rake and trail correct.

I have done 21 conversions in the past. My new 18 CVO road glide came with this set up.
 
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I just put a 21 on mine. Granted its not a Harley I went with a RC components, but It did raise the front up a bit. I dont plan on lowering due to the fact that it actually made my stock windshield usable. It rides great with on their.
 
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