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Old May 23, 2010 | 05:54 PM
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Okay guys. I was out riding today and trying to figure out what it would feel like to run a 21 inch wheel. I really love how this bike handles now with the fat front tire. So what do you think? Would it look good on my bike as it stands with a 21? Only thing is I would want to run a stock 21 so save cashola. Also would run some stainless brake rotors.

 
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Old May 23, 2010 | 06:00 PM
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I think it looks sick just the way it is. 21 could look could if you're just looking for something different, but dude, that bike is friggin cool...
 
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Old May 23, 2010 | 06:03 PM
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I couldn't wait to get a 16 on my Fxstc, don't really care for the "skinny" tire look myself.
Like more rubber hittin' the road, bigger foot print..
 
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Old May 23, 2010 | 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by NightTrain4Al
I think it looks sick just the way it is. 21 could look could if you're just looking for something different, but dude, that bike is friggin cool...
Thanks for the compliments. I may just get the rotors for now and can always swap those on other wheels.
 
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Old May 23, 2010 | 06:43 PM
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Maybe it's just me being an old man, but I do not like the 'ghetto look' of big wheels and skinny tires on anything two or four wheels.

Especially Harleys and classic cars.



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Old May 23, 2010 | 07:04 PM
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Go 21" So much better than a 16"
 
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Old May 23, 2010 | 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by NightTrain4Al
I think it looks sick just the way it is. 21 could look could if you're just looking for something different, but dude, that bike is friggin cool...
I would agree. That is a SWEET looking bike!
 
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Old May 23, 2010 | 08:21 PM
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You'll love the 21" front tire. I would never go back to a 16"
 
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I agree with Truckbizz. 21" wheel all the way. It will handle great. I can get you some nice rims too. PM me for pricing.

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Old May 23, 2010 | 10:03 PM
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Rode a FatBoy the other day with a 19 120 tire on it.Best handling FB I've ever been on.Although I have 3 bikes with 21's the next change will be the 19.Great handling combination.They make FB style fenders for the 19" wheel.Different look also,more aggressive.
 
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