I just had to do it: 21" up front - 17" with 200 rear
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In fact the one benifit of this rear wheel setup is the speedo is now the same as my GPS........and anyone who has a GPS knows, the Touring bikes speedo has run 3 miles an hour faster for years (speedo says 73 mph - actual is 70 mph)
Plus I think guys do the 18 rear thinking they will see the rim better. It's not enough for me to change the gearing and speedo.
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In fact I was looking at going to a 21" front wheel, when the salesman shot me that deal I just couldn't pass up. So I guess I had to do both. LOL
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Yes I have ABS, it should work fine. I haven't tried it out since the change to a 21".
I don't think of anything negative except for the seat height increase. That can be helped by lowering the front end. I may wait until winter to do that.
I don't think of anything negative except for the seat height increase. That can be helped by lowering the front end. I may wait until winter to do that.
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Awesome. Those wheels really look sharp. How about a photo from the back giving us a look at the 200 tire back there. Sweet. Now, where's my wish list for my OL? Heeeeee hee heeeeee.