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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 10:34 AM
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Question a Deluxe with a 21" on front, question....

Hi,

The other day up at Sturgis, there was a Deluxe from california parked next to me, and he had a 21" front wheel. Looked great! I know it's an easy deal, just change out the spacers, but I am curious, if any of you have done it, are you happy with it, or are you a little bummed bacause it handles differently?

My only issue with them is the factory seat LOOKS perfect on the bike but it has to go for a guy like me who has long legs. I'd have to get a custom seat, preferrably a tooled leather seat with leather stitching. If I was going to get a Softtail that would be the one, and make mine Black.

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~Joe
 
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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 10:39 PM
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I'm planning on putting a 21 inch Ride Wright 50 Spoke on my Deluxe. Would love to hear thoughts on handling effects as well.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 01:28 AM
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I plan on doing it to my fatboy with a heritage fender and 100 spoke
 
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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 01:53 AM
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my 21/18 wheels should be here in a week or so
 
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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 11:44 AM
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Its not that much different with a 21, you get used to it. not bummed at all
 
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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 04:20 PM
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the front 21 needs to be 21x3.5 to look great
 
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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by stubbz951
Its not that much different with a 21, you get used to it. not bummed at all
What fender is that? Stock?? I like the look. I have an 07 FXSTC with a Fatboy rear fender, seat etc. Would like to put a full front fender on, if its possible
 
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