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Old 04-02-2012, 10:01 AM
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the 21" doesnt look to bad to me ... Its the 23-26 30" wheels that are ridiculous looking. Its the latest "look at me" fad... kinda like the 300 rear tire, huge apehangers, long stretched saddlebags, stretched tanks, neon lights, etc .. they are all "look at me" "please give me the attention I never got growing up" ...fads that have and will pass... I prefer a bike that you can actually "comfortably ride " ANYWHERE ..............
 
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Old 04-02-2012, 10:51 AM
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I'm the opposite, and would like a wider than 130 - 16" on the front of my bike ala Russel Mitchel from Exile Cycles.

I'm a big guy and needs some bulk underneath me. So I don't look like a circus bear on a unicycle.
 
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Old 04-02-2012, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Nicky Pass
I hate the way the stock fender looks almost too small for a 21". Then I'd have to get a new fender and paint to match which is more $$$. Whatever wheel I do go with (If Harley ever makes me some chrome Agitators), its gonna be a 19" front.
I'm pretty much with you on this one.. only 2 problems i have with the 19" front is
1. The Agitator only comes with a matching 18" rear...and this rear wheel/tire combo will result in a larger overall diameter then stock..therefore raising the back of the bike (i think about 1/2") i'm only 5'6"..and i don't want / need the back of my bike getting any higher.
2. ALL, and i mean ALL aftermarket 19" front wheels for Harley are 19" x 3" NOT 3.5" wide like the Agitator, or stock wheel....

so its a question of what sacrifice do you wanna pick, higher rear OR narrower front?

also from what i have learned an aftermarket 19" front will cost you MORE then a 21" (make NO F**KIN SENSE)...cuz it less common
 

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Old 04-02-2012, 01:20 PM
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I had a 21 and went to the 23. The ride is cool but the turning radius is a noticable change. I like the look and can deal with the handling. I did it because I can do what the f#@& I wanna do!!!! Spend the money and enjoy your family!!! If your bike is all over the road its prolly the fool holding the bars!!!!







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Old 04-02-2012, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by tdogg
If your bike is all over the road its prolly the fool holding the bars!!!!
lol...I like that
 
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Old 04-02-2012, 02:01 PM
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If you are going from a 16x3 wheel to a 21x3.25 and a 120/90/21 how can it hurt handling? Same width tire correct?
 
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Old 04-02-2012, 05:25 PM
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if your 6' 2" like I am, rasing the fromt or lowering the back, will put your line of sight within the windshield instead of on the edge of it.
 
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Old 04-02-2012, 05:34 PM
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nuthin wrong with a 21" or a 23" they all have pros and cons, mine rides and corners with the best of em...
 
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Old 04-02-2012, 07:45 PM
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I did it because I didnt want to be like everyone else. Plus I'm young, dumb and full of......... In all honesty it rides very nice. Don't knock it till you try it.

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I'm not one that gets caught up in trends but an SG with a 24" billet wheel is sick.
 


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