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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 12:22 PM
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Just a question i had asked this before and didn't get a response... well i ended up converting over to a 21 on a 2005 springer classic it was just a spare wheel a friend had for sale everything bolted up without any issues doesn't even seem to be offcenter only thing is it's a 21x2.15 i know they say to use the 21x3.5 haven't purchased this wheel from my buddy yet told him i wanted to make sure it fit so just gettin some opinions from everyone am i gonna run into any issues with this? i'll attach a pic Name: 21harleymine.jpg Views: 4733 Size: 37.7 KB
 
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 12:28 PM
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a 21x3.5 just fills the space better in most peoples opinion... There are no issues
 
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 12:32 PM
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thanks for the response for the price i couldn't pass up tryin to see if it fits guess i'll cough up the cash for it now
 
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Santo
Axle size might be different, also if you get a stock wheel HD wheel its gonna be about 1/4 off centered unless you have the hub moved over 1/4 inch and re true the wheel.
Off center? What's up with that?
 
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 02:37 PM
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The only bikes that have had issues with the 21" in front are a few baggers. For that reason anyone with a bagger is always advised to raise up the rear of the front fender but we have never experienced this issue with a softail.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 05:54 PM
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Would one have to change the front fender if you go with the 21 wheel?
 
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 05:56 PM
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On a fatboy yes, on a deluxe or heritage, no. What bike do you ride?
 
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 01:59 PM
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I'm running a 21" on my 2005 Deluxe , you will like they way it make your bike look
I've had no problems and even road in the snow .
 
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only down fall is to me you need to lower the front end of the bike after the 21 cause it raises it quite a bit in my eyes
 
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by BLOWN HOWARD
only down fall is to me you need to lower the front end of the bike after the 21 cause it raises it quite a bit in my eyes
You don't need to. I haven't lowered my front, and it rides fine.

On that topic: does a night train, custom or anything with a 21" stock front wheel come lower up front?
 
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