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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 07:48 PM
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have an 08 rk are there any mod done to the stock front fender? to fit that wheel thanks
 
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 08:04 PM
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Do it!! Rides fine. And besides it looks good.

 
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 08:09 PM
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I'm running 21/18 combo with 150 rear Avon tire. At most the steering feels heavier at low speed (<10 mph). I used the harley lowering air shock in the rear and the bike handles great, even in panic stop situations.

On the highway, the 21 fron tire acts like a large gyroscope and keeps the bike tracking straight even in a brutal crosswind.

Lots buy from Hogpro, but I went with Pro-One becuse I ended up with a great set of quality wheels that were cheaper than the saver sets.

Pro-One gave me a great deal on som Tight 18s and Avons, complete bolt-on deal.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 08:29 PM
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Go for it. You'll be glad you did.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 08:36 PM
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I too used the hd lowering on the front after the 18/21 it feels great and looks better!
 
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 08:51 PM
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Handles great and luv it!
 
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 10:06 PM
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that street glide looks amazing...i love how it is all blacked out with a touch of chrome!
 
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Phast Lap
I am running the 21/18" combo on my 06 SG and love it! I think the handling is better than stock 16"
 
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I love my 21/18 set-up. I finally lowered the front 1 inch and it handles WAY better....
 
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21/18 on my RG. Handles and rides great. I lowered the front 1.5" and the rear 1". Had to weld in new fender brackets to raise and level the fender. I've read that others can get away with hogging out the rear fender mount holes. I wasn't that lucky.

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