Opinion about 21 inch wheels???
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Downtown Chicago
Damm, I knew I was missing a part of the RUB dress code, hair net...
Really, I just switched over to a 21 in front and like 100's of threads posted here have said, it takes a little getting used to at first but no big deal once rolling.
Stand by for pictures, if you think the V Rod below looks even a little cool, wait until you see the Ultra with my "make over"
Really, I just switched over to a 21 in front and like 100's of threads posted here have said, it takes a little getting used to at first but no big deal once rolling.
Stand by for pictures, if you think the V Rod below looks even a little cool, wait until you see the Ultra with my "make over"
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: North Carolina
IMO, a 21 is to big for a bagger. Looks kinda like the bike is attached to the wheel instead of vice-versa. Saw a SG at the beach with a 19 and stock front fender, best lookin set-up I've seen yet. Maybe go with the little 360 degree enclosed brake system that mounts in the hub too. "Yeah, that's the ticket"
Advanced
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Minnesota
06gliderguy- I'm in the process of swapping to a 21/18 combo. From what I have heard, people recommend to lower the front end an inch. Otherwise you will feel like your riding uphill. Because the 21 wheel and tire is about 11/4 taller than the 16. I just installed my lower springs and I plan to finish my swap this weekend. I'll get back to you with my impressions as soon as I finish putting my bike back together.
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: new jersey
most 21s i see in Magazines look cool but in real life i think they look too big i agree with the "look" of a 19... i think it's Renegade Wheels that have a few on their bikes on their website... from what i understand the tires are not too available
p.s. as for the 360 brake comment ..i was talking to a guy that had a 21 on the front...he said he had that 360 brake and took it off after a week...said it didin't stop for sh*t...he was a rider NOT a styler
p.s. as for the 360 brake comment ..i was talking to a guy that had a 21 on the front...he said he had that 360 brake and took it off after a week...said it didin't stop for sh*t...he was a rider NOT a styler
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Steve
Cruiser
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From: S. Central Ohio
I don't think all 21's are created equal. I can tell
you I would not run a 3 spoke 21. It will flex and
cause some low speed wobbles. Who knows the
effects over time. Great look for a PIMP-MOBILE.
Wonder why Harley don't install narrow 21's on
Touring bikes?
Jim
you I would not run a 3 spoke 21. It will flex and
cause some low speed wobbles. Who knows the
effects over time. Great look for a PIMP-MOBILE.
Wonder why Harley don't install narrow 21's on
Touring bikes?
Jim