Front wheel size
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Front wheel size
I have been researching some extended bags/fenders. Some indicate that they are made for 26"/30" wheels.
Other than looks what is the benefit of moving to a bigger front wheel?
Also what would it do to trail...would I also have to raise/lower the back?
I'm new to the bagger side, so I am trying to understand the ripple effect of longer extended bags...larger front wheel (or was this a recomendation just to keep from dragging the bags in the corners) and any other mods this would require.
Other than looks what is the benefit of moving to a bigger front wheel?
Also what would it do to trail...would I also have to raise/lower the back?
I'm new to the bagger side, so I am trying to understand the ripple effect of longer extended bags...larger front wheel (or was this a recomendation just to keep from dragging the bags in the corners) and any other mods this would require.
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You can run extended bags with your stock front. A lot of people get a bigger front wheel for looks, or to balance out the look with the bigger bags. It's all personal preference. If you stick to a 21" front wheel then there isn't much you have to do, other than a new fender. A lot of guys install a 1-2" lowering kit in front after installing a 21" to bring it back down to stock height. Once you get into 26"+ is when you need to do some serious work to get them to fit.
Other than looks there is no reason to go to a bigger front wheel. Some say it pretty much feels stock, others don't like how it feels at all, no one says it handles better.
Personally i plan on getting extended bags for the room, and i like how they look, but will wait to do the front wheel until i have no where else to sink money into (aka never lol)
Other than looks there is no reason to go to a bigger front wheel. Some say it pretty much feels stock, others don't like how it feels at all, no one says it handles better.
Personally i plan on getting extended bags for the room, and i like how they look, but will wait to do the front wheel until i have no where else to sink money into (aka never lol)
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You can run extended bags with your stock front. A lot of people get a bigger front wheel for looks, or to balance out the look with the bigger bags. It's all personal preference. If you stick to a 21" front wheel then there isn't much you have to do, other than a new fender. A lot of guys install a 1-2" lowering kit in front after installing a 21" to bring it back down to stock height. Once you get into 26"+ is when you need to do some serious work to get them to fit.
Other than looks there is no reason to go to a bigger front wheel. Some say it pretty much feels stock, others don't like how it feels at all, no one says it handles better.
Personally i plan on getting extended bags for the room, and i like how they look, but will wait to do the front wheel until i have no where else to sink money into (aka never lol)
Other than looks there is no reason to go to a bigger front wheel. Some say it pretty much feels stock, others don't like how it feels at all, no one says it handles better.
Personally i plan on getting extended bags for the room, and i like how they look, but will wait to do the front wheel until i have no where else to sink money into (aka never lol)
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You can run extended bags with your stock front. A lot of people get a bigger front wheel for looks, or to balance out the look with the bigger bags. It's all personal preference. If you stick to a 21" front wheel then there isn't much you have to do, other than a new fender. A lot of guys install a 1-2" lowering kit in front after installing a 21" to bring it back down to stock height. Once you get into 26"+ is when you need to do some serious work to get them to fit.
Other than looks there is no reason to go to a bigger front wheel. Some say it pretty much feels stock, others don't like how it feels at all, no one says it handles better.
Personally i plan on getting extended bags for the room, and i like how they look, but will wait to do the front wheel until i have no where else to sink money into (aka never lol)
Other than looks there is no reason to go to a bigger front wheel. Some say it pretty much feels stock, others don't like how it feels at all, no one says it handles better.
Personally i plan on getting extended bags for the room, and i like how they look, but will wait to do the front wheel until i have no where else to sink money into (aka never lol)
Submitted is a picture of my '21 on my stock FL frame and fender. No modification necessary.
You can get a 23 on the stock frame (seen it done) but you will need a fender then. Anything above that, youre cutting and raking but I can tell you this; In my experience those guys don't ride for 2 reasons;1 the ride quality suffers when you go to even a "skinny" 21 vs stock, much worse larger and 2, they've spent so much in their bikes by that point they don't do anything but take them to shows anyway.
I'd rather ride...
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