FHLX 23" front wheel?

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Jul 30, 2017 | 06:28 PM

T Reno

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FHLX 23" front wheel?

Recently smashed up the front end of my 2012 street glide and if the insurance doesn't total it I'm wanting to replace the front wheel with a 21" or maybe a 23" wheel.

Thought I'd check to see who has done this and if they regretted the upgrade? I would also be upgrading the rear wheel size at the same time.

Fortunately I didn't get hurt in the accident but the front of the bike is pretty much gone....

thanks in advance

Jul 30, 2017 | 07:03 PM

pingman68

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My cousin has a 23" on his street glide and think it looks really good. The down side is tire selection, you just don't have that many to choose from. I have a 21" and the tire selection is much better, just food for thought.

Jul 30, 2017 | 07:16 PM

X1_Mike

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Not trying to be a total jerk but if you already crashed the bike why would you want to make it handle and steer worse?

Jul 30, 2017 | 07:26 PM

Dwaters

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Originally Posted by X1_Mike

Not trying to be a total jerk but if you already crashed the bike why would you want to make it handle and steer worse?

I have had the factory 16", a 19" enforcer and now I have a 23" on it. Out of all of them the 23" rides and handles better. Just make sure you don't cut corners. You will need rakes triple trees I have rode mine both ways so trust me when I say to change the trees. I would also suggest progressive monotubes the ride is great.

Jul 31, 2017 | 05:09 PM

panheadscooty

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Have a 12 CVO SG. Went with 23' wheel. No problem with handling. Can take both hands of bars at 80 mph and goes straight. I'm thinking of going with 26" front end.

Jul 31, 2017 | 05:14 PM

pingman68

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I think handling and ride greatly improved over stock when I went with the 21/18 combo.

Jul 31, 2017 | 08:41 PM

X1_Mike

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Originally Posted by panheadscooty

Have a 12 CVO SG. Went with 23' wheel. No problem with handling. Can take both hands of bars at 80 mph and goes straight. I'm thinking of going with 26" front end.

Going straight is not handling.