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Old Sep 7, 2008 | 08:06 PM
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I'm going to put a 21" x 3" wheel on the front of my 2007 Roadking Custom. Does the stock fender have to be modified or will it work like it is? Thanks,
 
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Old Sep 7, 2008 | 08:35 PM
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I believe you can, but UltraKla$$ic or Leo will chime in here shortly and give you the real poop on what needs to be done. Nice looking King btw.
 
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You need to drill out the rear hole and raise it a bit.
 
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I had to drill out the rear hole in mine a bit...
 
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Great picture! Thats exactly what I did.
 
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Do you use the same hole size bit or one a little smaller?
 
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Thanks guys...just what I needed.
 
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Originally Posted by MassHD
Do you use the same hole size bit or one a little smaller?
I didn't worry about making the hole oblong. I drilled the hole out using the next size bigger bit three times. Then held the back of the fender up when I tightened it up. Plenty of room.
 
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The 21 wheel really looks cool,but how is the ride and handling compared to the 16?
 
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