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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 10:46 PM
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Anyone put a 21" front wheel on a Fatboy? I'm ordering a set of black powdercoated spokes and I'd like to do a 21/18 setup. I have a smooth Heritage style front fender. Will the wheel clear this fender? Any pics would help. Thanks.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2007 | 11:29 AM
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Come on guys... help me out. I need to order these ASAP.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2007 | 12:21 PM
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Ican't help you on the fender question...
But if you want pics of some nice fattys with different size wheels you can check out this gallery at HogPro.

http://www.hogpro.com/showpage.php?page=gallery1.htm
 
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Old Apr 5, 2007 | 01:21 PM
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The 21" wheel will clear an oem heritage fender.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2007 | 08:00 PM
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That's funny, I asked the same question last week https://www.hdforums.com/m_1430929/tm.htm Maybe, someone will post pics in your thread. I am curious how it will look. I run 18" wheels on mine.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2007 | 12:48 PM
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Thanks for the link.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2007 | 02:29 AM
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Anyone put a 21" front wheel on a Fatboy? I'm ordering a set of black powdercoated spokes and I'd like to do a 21/18 setup. I have a smooth Heritage style front fender. Will the wheel clear this fender? Any pics would help. Thanks.
This is not my bike, but it looks as if it has the same components (i.e. fatboy with a 21" wheel and heritage softail fender) that you are wanting to run on your bike. Hopefully this will help in your decision making process.

[IMG]local://upfiles/48929/28BFDFF5F7CC4554968FC152490E8AD3.jpg[/IMG]

 
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Old Dec 29, 2007 | 09:43 AM
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I know that both Chrome Lady and CNC Guy both are running 21"s on their Deluxes with no clearance problems whatsoever.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2007 | 09:53 AM
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I know that both Chrome Lady and CNC Guy both are running 21"s on their Deluxes with no clearance problems whatsoever.
Yes, exactly! Thanks BB06FLHX!
if some of our photos aren't showing up right now, the photos that are associated with January BOTM are. My deluxe is there with my 21/18 wheels....
very comfortable ride!!
 
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Old Dec 29, 2007 | 10:17 AM
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I asked the same question about my fatty. I was told that the 21/18 combo will work with the heritage fender and stock rear. I just can't remember what size tires they said to run.
 
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