Pulling the trigger within the hour.. 16" or 18" ?
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Pulling the trigger within the hour.. 16" or 18" ?
I am pulling the trigger within the hour on a new set of Fat Daddy 50 spokes from Hog Pro. Presently running the stock setup and debating on staying with 16" or moving up to the 18". Which way would you go and why ? The downside to the 18" is needing to immediately spend another $300 or so on a new set of rubber.
Hmm.... help me out fellas
BM
Hmm.... help me out fellas
BM
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RE: Pulling the trigger within the hour.. 16" or 18" ?
I am a big fan of keeping within the lines of stock when something has a look that flows. That being said, I would consider the Streeglide a sleek looking machine that already has excellent flow, and would therefore say to stick with 16" wheels. I did and have no regrets. But then again, i'm not really a fan of BIG wheels.
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RE: Pulling the trigger within the hour.. 16" or 18" ?
18s had 80 spokes on my 07 SG, the bike handled a lot better and IMHO looked a lot better with the 18s.
I have since went to 21/18 set up and it's even better.
it's your cash do what makes you feel good and f what anyone else thinks.
I have since went to 21/18 set up and it's even better.
it's your cash do what makes you feel good and f what anyone else thinks.
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RE: Pulling the trigger within the hour.. 16" or 18" ?
I really like the way my bike handles with stock 16" wheels but have considered moving up to 18" when I wear out the stock rubber. My question is how does moving to the larger wheels effect the ride and handling of the bike? It seems like larger wheels would raise the center of gravity on the bike. Is that correct and if so would you then want to lower the bike to make up for the larger wheels? There's no question that the larger wheels look better on a SG, or other touring bike, due to the dual disk setup. And the 21 on front looks really slick but raises my concern of degraded handling even more. I always figure there's a reason for standard setups. Of course, money may be the biggest factor for the manufacturer.
Very interested in where this thread goes.
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RE: Pulling the trigger within the hour.. 16" or 18" ?
ORIGINAL: Street Glider
I really like the way my bike handles with stock 16" wheels but have considered moving up to 18" when I wear out the stock rubber. My question is how does moving to the larger wheels effect the ride and handling of the bike? It seems like larger wheels would raise the center of gravity on the bike. Is that correct and if so would you then want to lower the bike to make up for the larger wheels? There's no question that the larger wheels look better on a SG, or other touring bike, due to the dual disk setup. And the 21 on front looks really slick but raises my concern of degraded handling even more. I always figure there's a reason for standard setups. Of course, money may be the biggest factor for the manufacturer.
Very interested in where this thread goes.
I really like the way my bike handles with stock 16" wheels but have considered moving up to 18" when I wear out the stock rubber. My question is how does moving to the larger wheels effect the ride and handling of the bike? It seems like larger wheels would raise the center of gravity on the bike. Is that correct and if so would you then want to lower the bike to make up for the larger wheels? There's no question that the larger wheels look better on a SG, or other touring bike, due to the dual disk setup. And the 21 on front looks really slick but raises my concern of degraded handling even more. I always figure there's a reason for standard setups. Of course, money may be the biggest factor for the manufacturer.
Very interested in where this thread goes.
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RE: Pulling the trigger within the hour.. 16" or 18" ?
ORIGINAL: Street Glider
I really like the way my bike handles with stock 16" wheels but have considered moving up to 18" when I wear out the stock rubber. My question is how does moving to the larger wheels effect the ride and handling of the bike? It seems like larger wheels would raise the center of gravity on the bike. Is that correct and if so would you then want to lower the bike to make up for the larger wheels? There's no question that the larger wheels look better on a SG, or other touring bike, due to the dual disk setup. And the 21 on front looks really slick but raises my concern of degraded handling even more. I always figure there's a reason for standard setups. Of course, money may be the biggest factor for the manufacturer.
Very interested in where this thread goes.
I really like the way my bike handles with stock 16" wheels but have considered moving up to 18" when I wear out the stock rubber. My question is how does moving to the larger wheels effect the ride and handling of the bike? It seems like larger wheels would raise the center of gravity on the bike. Is that correct and if so would you then want to lower the bike to make up for the larger wheels? There's no question that the larger wheels look better on a SG, or other touring bike, due to the dual disk setup. And the 21 on front looks really slick but raises my concern of degraded handling even more. I always figure there's a reason for standard setups. Of course, money may be the biggest factor for the manufacturer.
Very interested in where this thread goes.
The handling on my bike is quite impressive in the twisties and the Metzlers keep the rubber attached to the road.
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From: Charleston SC
RE: Pulling the trigger within the hour.. 16" or 18" ?
I know for me... when the wife gives me the ok. I'm gonna stick with the stock 16 in the rear and go with the 21" in the front. I'll stick with the spokes too. Can't wait to see pics when your done.