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Old Jan 25, 2012 | 08:41 AM
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Default 23" front wheel on a Deuce
Is it possible? Do any modifications past new fender and lowering need to be made?

I mean, it's got a slightly longer rake than most other stock HD's and the stock wheel is 21", correct?
 
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Old Jan 25, 2012 | 02:50 PM
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No problems, Lowering kit & a fender. I have to say it would look like crap on your bike w/o a few more mods imo.
 
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comes with a 32* rake just like the other softails, does have a 21, that doesn't mean you won't have issues with the conversion. it looks pretty good with the 21 in my opinion
 
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This almost makes me wish I kept my deuce

http://hogpro.com/imagebox.php?name=...ry1-pic378.jpg
 
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not much suspension travel on that front end is there! should have cut out the cross bar on the down tubes, too. nice bike though
 
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I say do it but go with a wider tire lower the back when you lower the front.
 
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