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Old May 26, 2012 | 11:07 AM
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a buddy of mine just bought a 23" front to put on his 09 night train!
anyone have any experience with riding a scoot with that size wheel?
my thought is he wont be goin on any long runs with us.
 
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Old May 26, 2012 | 11:13 AM
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Not really sure I understand what a 23" front wheel has to do with long runs.
 
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Old May 26, 2012 | 11:21 AM
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Not really sure I understand what a 23" front wheel has to do with long runs.
your right, just thinkin it wouldn't be the smoothest ride
 
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Old May 26, 2012 | 01:18 PM
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Shouldn't affect his ride comfort at all. Story808 is running a 23" on his train.
 
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Rides fine
 
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good to know, just dont want him sniveling when we're ridin
 
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Love it, wider, more stable, heavier, by bike is so much smoother now after ditching the 21. Plus damn it looks good!! He'll love it!!!
 
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2DAKERB has a 23x3.5 on the front of his, he said it rides like a dream. as long as it skinny like the 21x2.15. the wider 23 inch wheel handles great from the people I have asked.

I'm looking to get a 23x3 for the front of my '99 myself
 
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