new trend in baggers ???
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: TEXAS
Very much overblown. I contemplated for weeks about getting a 21 put on. Once I did it, I couldn't believe I was so worried. I feel like I haven't lost any ride quality at all with the 21. I cant speak for bigger than that, but the 21 is perfect for me
I do think that the wider tire on front looks pretty cool, but I would loose the fender. I like the wrapped look
I do think that the wider tire on front looks pretty cool, but I would loose the fender. I like the wrapped look
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Road Master
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: s.w. mi./daytona
I also have a 21" front wheel and while I've only had my EG for a couple days, I seriously dont see what the big deal is. Im sure a fatter front tire with more sidewall rides even softer, but I mean its a motorcycle, not a Cadillac. Sometimes, I half expect people to start complaining about wind noise while riding
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Southcentral, OK
There is a tradeoff somewhere around the stability of a wide tire, and turning radius. I don't know what the math is, but I have heard it enough times that I believe it.
My FatboyLo had a pretty crummy turning radius (140 front/200 rear) but it was also lower than other Softails by an 1"+. It seems that my RGC can turn sharper, which is pretty counter-intuitive. (RGC has 130 front/ 180 rear)
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: moved to Florida!
I love what Native Custom Baggers is doing! Saw the bike in person, and the front looks great! When he says 'big wheels" I believe he means the 23, 26, and 30 inch bikes, not 21's. You shoulda seen some of the 30" bikes that were in Muskegon for Bike Time this year. I would take the fat front tire anyday over those!
Jerry
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Road Master
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: s.w. mi./daytona
I love what Native Custom Baggers is doing! Saw the bike in person, and the front looks great! When he says 'big wheels" I believe he means the 23, 26, and 30 inch bikes, not 21's. You shoulda seen some of the 30" bikes that were in Muskegon for Bike Time this year. I would take the fat front tire anyday over those!
Jerry
Jerry
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Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Pittsburgh, PA
The only thing I don't think makes sense on that bike are the bags. I'll bet they are fine going down a desert highway but just too close to the ground for practical use. I'd be tearing the bottoms off with 1 trip around the block.
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Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: South Texas
He did mention that it raises about 3 inches when riding, and that he doesn't slam it to the ground when down, in case you lose air while you are riding. It would not be safe to be scraping the ground if you lost air while riding.