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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 03:57 PM
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Does anyone have any experience with a 21" front wheel on your touring bike? Up at sturgis I saw quite a few touring bikes with 21" wheel on the front, and I was just curious to if it changed the handeling or the ride quality of the bike? I have been kicking around maybe doing something like that, because it looked very sharp IMO.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 04:02 PM
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I've got a 21/18 set up on my 08 SG and love it. No problems so far and the look is killin the game !!! May step up to a 23!!! OH YEAH!!!







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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 04:08 PM
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Got any pics of your bike? What kind of wheels did you go with? I thinking about giving my 00 RK a little "overhaul" this winter.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 04:18 PM
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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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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 04:22 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"

That looks bad ***. What kind of wheels are they? Where is the best place to find custom wheels? Is it better to go to a dealer, or buy online?
 
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 04:26 PM
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Those are Forge-Tec's "Creation 5's". Buy your wheels from Bart, "Shooter64" is his profile name on here. Best price and best service anywhere!
 
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 05:52 PM
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You might try Hogpro. Thats who i bought my 21/18 setup for my 08 SG. They ride and look great!
 
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by awmllc2000
You might try Hogpro. Thats who i bought my 21/18 setup for my 08 SG. They ride and look great!

HogPro they stand behind everything they sell; customer service is second to none

here's a picture of my bike with 21/18 set up

http://www.hogpro.com/imagebox.php?n...ry2-pic249.jpg
 
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Heres my 21x18 "Dominators" from Hogpro, and I agree 100% about the quality and customer service being 2nd to none.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 06:21 PM
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I have not pulled the trigger on 21/18 yet. I have read / heard it makes the bike a tad bit more top heavy. Others have lowered the front to counter act this issue.
 

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