Should I Go 21" Up Front?
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Should I Go 21" Up Front?
I've been going back and forth on this for a while. Going 21" will require a new fender but I have a sheet metal guy and a painter. I'm also thinking a nacelle will set it off too. What do you guys think? I've heard DNA is raising prices quite a bit so it may be time to do this...
Currently running 18s front and rear.
Currently running 18s front and rear.
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While the 21" would be a nice aesthetic change, prepare yourself for major handling changes. Forget about anything resembling a tight turning radius and in slow turns, prepare yourself for the wheel wanting to "flop" over to whatever side you're moving toward.
I love my 21" but its the only thing I've ever known. I would expect having gotten used to an 18", a 21" would be quite the shock.
I love my 21" but its the only thing I've ever known. I would expect having gotten used to an 18", a 21" would be quite the shock.
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From: near Chitcago
Don't do it! It looks so good on 18's. They fit the look of your bike so well...fat and balanced.
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Don't mess with it man! I know the SoCals & Viclas can easy influence..your bike looks perfect as is...especially with your pipes. Beefy seems to be a dying breed around here:P
I myself am tempted to got with a pair if 18" fat spokes when the season is over.
I myself am tempted to got with a pair if 18" fat spokes when the season is over.
Last edited by Josewales; Apr 10, 2012 at 11:07 AM.
