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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 11:12 AM
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I have a 2003 Electra Glide that I'm interested in putting a 21" wheel on. I'd like to go with a single sided rotor. Has anyone ever thought about putting a 21" Night Train wire wheel on their bagger?? What would it take to complete the swap?? New bearings....axle??? Let me hear some opinions....and pics if it has been done!! Thanks.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 11:14 AM
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ive never really heard of anyone doing that, but i think you would have a weight issue there, or atleast thats what ive been hearing...
 
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Has anyone ever thought about putting a 21" Night Train wire wheel on their bagger?
Too narrow
 
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 11:23 AM
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I'm not sure of the width of one. I did see a Deluxe with a 21"x2.5" wheel with a stock fender and it looked good. Does anyone know the width of a stock night train wheel?
 
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90/90-21 > 2.15" wheel
120/70-21 > 3.50" wheel
 
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This is kind of the look I'm going for. It looks close to a Night Train wheel to me???

 
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Anybody else care to chime in?? I need some opinions....thoughts....ect.
 
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looks like it needs to be a 2.5-3.5" wide wheel
 
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