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Old Oct 23, 2024 | 06:05 AM
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I got a 95 evo roadking an want to put a 21 on the front ive seen alot of people talking about this but thay all have newer bikes i was wantting to know if everyone has done this to there older bikes did thay have to lower the the front or anything
 
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Originally Posted by Ironheadedrayray75
I got a 95 evo roadking an want to put a 21 on the front ive seen alot of people talking about this but thay all have newer bikes i was wantting to know if everyone has done this to there older bikes did thay have to lower the the front or anything

My Harley came with the SE longer rear shock spring units and shorter springs on the front to lower it equally. The owners and service manual warns against changing them unequally.

I put the longer springs back in the front. When I did, I didn't notice that affected it. However, a Softail Duece is far different handling then a Sport Bike. I never push it.

It's probably going to slow your steering down. That small tire usually will also give it a slight difference in turn fill.

Take it easy when you first start out till you get the fill of the difference the bike will be in turns.
 

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