Upgrade rims
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09-21-2018, 06:17 PM
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09-22-2018, 07:54 AM
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I have a 19" I put on my 01 Road King. Indy did it but pretty sure the rotors had to be shimmed for taller clearance.
Now I have a 21" that will be going on my Road Glide hopefully next week. Hoping the only modification I will need is a fender adapter.
Now I have a 21" that will be going on my Road Glide hopefully next week. Hoping the only modification I will need is a fender adapter.
Last edited by nobodyknowsme; 09-22-2018 at 07:57 AM.
#4
09-22-2018, 08:18 AM
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On my even older bike and to use a later 18" wheel, I swapped to later sliders as well, so I could use Brembo calipers and the larger rotors.
#5
09-22-2018, 02:20 PM
Put an early (pre ‘08) 21” wheel on my ‘09. Actually changed axle rather changing wheel bearings. Rotors will bolt on. Stock fender just needs to be tipped up a bit (wallow rear bolt holes). Wrap, or any style, fender is a looks thing as is. 21” front. If ya want the rear to match the front most are 17-18”. I left the stock 16” on my RG with 21” (yes you can still see it even with stretched bags) and have a 17” x200 on my “09. Neither lowered or have/had any problems. I have heard of problems with 18”s??
#6
09-22-2018, 05:44 PM
Just a word of warning, when you go to the bigger wheels you go to lower profile tires and the rims can get damaged easier. On my 2012 RGU I just went from the stock wheels to Enforcer wheels with the 19” front. I have bent and replaced the front wheel (and tire as if the wheel gets bent I figure the tire took a bad hit too) twice on potholes. I like the look of the bigger wheel and low profile tire but it has been expensive. I almost put the stock wheels back on the last time.
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