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Old Apr 14, 2011 | 10:53 AM
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Default 18"/21" on Heritage Ride Quality?
Looking to do the 21"/18" wheels on my heritage...they look sick, but can any of the many of you out there, that have already done this attest to the ride quality vs. stock?
 
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I run a 21 and a 16 on my fatboy and ride quality is great. I also have upgraded suspension front and rear that makes the bike handle a lot better.

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Old Apr 14, 2011 | 11:37 AM
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Upgraded suspension...guess I should have mentioned that too...wanna lower the bike too...you said you "upgraded"....does that mean lowered at the same time? Any advice there as well?
 
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Yes, lowered at the same time. I run progressive drop in lowering with Ricor intiminators in the front and a shotgun shock air ride in the back.

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I run a 21 and 16. Lowered front 2". stock in the rear until I get the fun tickets to install shotgun. Also going to do the intiminators up front. It definatly rides stiffer at this point.
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i run 21 and 18 on a deluxe to me it just feels a lil heaver up front ride still feels the same (to me)
 
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I run a 21 and 16. Lowered front 2". stock in the rear until I get the fun tickets to install shotgun. Also going to do the intiminators up front. It definatly rides stiffer at this point.
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how much stiffer would you say the ride has become?.. uncomfortable in any way?.. after a certain amount of time?
 
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The reason a 2" lowered ride is stiffer has nothing to do with the wheels. It is the distinct lack of that extra 2" of travel from the front forks. A lowering kit will always make the front end feel stiffer, more firm, however you want to explain it.

I do remember when I first put a 21" on the front I noticed that it felt much heavier although I adapted quickly. I jsut put new w3heels on again eysterday and I will let you know how they feel comapred to my others although the only difference in size is an extra .5" wide on the front one. I am waiting for it to get light here.

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Originally Posted by Fabrikator
how much stiffer would you say the ride has become?.. uncomfortable in any way?.. after a certain amount of time?
Fabrikator, The ride is a little stiffer than stock. Of coarse I lost travel on the forks by lowering the 2". I also think the front tire not being as fat as the stock one also give a stiffer ride. Like a low pro tire on a car vs stock. Also like Drew said the front feels heavier with the larger diameter wheel. Only for about 15-20 miles though. I got used to it fast. I also think by putting the shotgun on the back and the Intiminators in front will make a huge difference in the ride. Hopefully soon I will be ordering the stuff from Drew.
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