I've got a 2013 Road King Classic with a 21" DNA Mammoths spoke wheel on the front. When I originally installed it I had no rubbing issues. I've since put air bags on the back which has lowered the bike. The tire now rubs slightly on the back of the front fender, which has started to leave a mark on the paint. I've heard people talk about modifying the fender to move it up or back to accommodate the new tire. Can anyone explain how they've done this and possibly show some pictures?

Much appreciated!

Thanks,



21" DNA Mammoth front wheel with air bags on the back.

 

I wish I had your problems. Nice bike by the way. Only thing that smacks me in the mouth is the license plate. I'd either lay it down (curved) or move it below the turn signal bar.

Did you you install the bags yourself(?) and are you mechanically inclined?

Your rear tire must grow with heat. I'd be more concerning with the wiring.

To solve your problem you need to locate the back 2 fender mounting holes and drill them out to 3/8. Lift up on the rear fender and tighten it back down.

 

Drill the fender mount holes and lift the fender off the tire.

 

When they put a 21" wheel tire combo on my bike at BBBQ a couple of years ago, all they guy did was loosen the 4 bolts holding the fender on. He then tilted the fender as far back as it would go and then retightened the bolts.

I had heard you needed to drill the back holes out one size larger so that you could tilt the fender even a little more. I asked the guy installing the wheel about it. He said that they hadn't been drilling the holes and that just tilting it was enough.

I never had a rubbing problem. But i didn't have my back end lowered either. so don't know if this will be enough of a help for you.

 

your back end being lowered shouldn't have anything to do with your front fender rubbing.


sound like the bolts may have loosened up a bit or you hit a big enough bump to cause the fender to fall a bit. loosen them up, move the fender up, tighten them back down. you may need to drill the holes larger as mentioned before.

 

yep !

 

I have an unused fender relocation bracket for 21" wheels. I didnt use it cause i went with an aftermarket fender. Lemme know if ya want it for $30 shipped

 

Thanks guys. I'll try and loosen the bracket and move the front fender back a bit.

 

Can you post a picture of that? What does that do for you? Does it allow the fender to sit higher/back farther?

Thanks!

 

I did not install the bags myself, although after having it installed it doesn't appear to be that hard. I do consider myself to be mechanically inclined, but I had these installed while at Daytona Bike week.

The issue is with the Front tire/fender, not the back.