I have a 2009 street glide and I want to put a 21" front wheel and an 18" back wheel. My main question for you guys running the 21" front set up is how did it effect the handling? Is there anything special I need to be aware of? Stock fender work?
Thanks!
Mark

 

I had similar questions a few months ago and there are many threads with lots of good info about it. Just try the search function and you'll see what I mean. try different key words and you'll get a wide range.

 

I ran a 21" and 18" on my Wide Glide. Different ride, I know, but the solid wheel is a good choice for a bagger because you can't see the wheel anyway.

FWIW, I have both wheels for sale in the For Sale forum.

 

I was amazed at how little I lost when going to the 18/21 combo I thought OH man what have I done. But I tell you what I would do it again in a heart beat. Fender clearance is something you have to check but the stock configuration just needs some bolt grinding on the front and I have Arnott air ride so the shocks have bump stops that accomidate my rear should I slam it or lose air in any event. Talk to Phil at Hog Pro he is a sponser on this site and he will give you the straight truth.

 

what kind of price range can you do this for? the only wheels i could find wher like 1150 each... is there a less expensive route?

 

i just put a 21 on the front of my 06 street glide i went back and forth for almost a year debating between the 18 and 21 and glad i went with the 21 check with coastal moto great prices and customer service also

 

+1 for costal moto

 

The thing that strikes me with this set up is that everyone seems to want to eliminate one of the front rotors and brakes to get a better view of the custom wheel. I've got to think that this is a bigger issue (stopping a big bike soon enough) as opposed to handling from the height difference on the tires.

Not to mention the chrome rotors I was looking at were more expensive than the wheel itself... jeez

 

95% of our customers who went with a 21" up front love the look and feel the handling is different but still good. I personally think a 18" front handles a little bit better than the 21" fronts but it is not a drastic difference to me when I ride them. The 21" fronts will fit the stock fender but you need to check the fender clearance and possible raise it a little. Let me know if you any other questions about this combination on your bagger.

 

Heh heh heh +1 HogPro. I've got 2 bikes with their rims - my Deuce & Stripperella's sporty.

I wouldn't take a set of rims from RC Comp if they were free. Had a set of their spinners on my Busa. Worst pieces of crap, and even worse customer service.

My two cents.

Cannon