I finally did it...
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I ordered new wheels for the Street Glide. 21 X 3.5 in the front, 18 X 4.5 in the rear, with some 880's and matching rotors. When I ordered the wheels Phil at Hogpro warned me that I have to make sure that there is 1/4" clearance from the tire to the fender all the way around. Has anybody put the 21" on the front of a bagger, did you have any issues with this? Here's a pic of the rims I just ordered.
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I ordered new wheels for the Street Glide. 21 X 3.5 in the front, 18 X 4.5 in the rear, with some 880's and matching rotors. When I ordered the wheels Phil at Hogpro warned me that I have to make sure that there is 1/4" clearance from the tire to the fender all the way around. Has anybody put the 21" on the front of a bagger, did you have any issues with this? Here's a pic of the rims I just ordered.
[IMG]local://upfiles/19385/0825C8F765B44A35A74EB68D1942089A.jpg[/IMG]
I think that navajo bagger or whatever some of these bagger places are make a bracket to move your fender a hair to creat clearence. I am not 100% sure. I think it moves the fender down and tilts it back to lower the fender and create the clearence. Ill see if I can find what company it was..... native custom baggers maybe? I dont know
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RE: I finally did it...
04Harleyboy---You will need to enlarge the mounting holes on the front fender just a tad. Then when you install the fender back on lift up on it as you tighten the bolts.
As for the rear--When I installed mine the larger rim size moved everything to the right. Now I can't fit a piece of paper between the fender and tire on the right side now but there is no wear problems.
The look is awesome and I love the way it handles.
Only complaint is I had a lowering kit in the rear and with the 18 I had to remove it. Now I am no longer flat footed but I'll fix that later.
As for the rear--When I installed mine the larger rim size moved everything to the right. Now I can't fit a piece of paper between the fender and tire on the right side now but there is no wear problems.
The look is awesome and I love the way it handles.
Only complaint is I had a lowering kit in the rear and with the 18 I had to remove it. Now I am no longer flat footed but I'll fix that later.
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Very nice choice harleyboy. Looking forward to pics once they are installed. I'm sure they will ask to add the finished look to their gallery page as well.
I got my wheels (18" F&R) there and I was extremely happy with the whole process. Great guys and great service.
Primo
I got my wheels (18" F&R) there and I was extremely happy with the whole process. Great guys and great service.
Primo
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RE: I finally did it...
BB06FLHX,
Thats good to know about the rear, i'll keep my eye on that. I was barely flat footed on the bike before this, so I hope with lowering the front 1" I be ok. If not, I guess I will have to look into a different seat
Primo,
Thanks for the compliment, Its good to hear that they are a good company. I have heard a lot of good things from people here. I am very excited at getting this upgrade. I can't wait to take it for a ride when I get them on the bike I liked the way the bike handled for a bagger, and its supposed to be even better...Wow
Thats good to know about the rear, i'll keep my eye on that. I was barely flat footed on the bike before this, so I hope with lowering the front 1" I be ok. If not, I guess I will have to look into a different seat
Primo,
Thanks for the compliment, Its good to hear that they are a good company. I have heard a lot of good things from people here. I am very excited at getting this upgrade. I can't wait to take it for a ride when I get them on the bike
I liked the way the bike handled for a bagger, and its supposed to be even better...Wow
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