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Old Jan 26, 2014 | 07:13 PM
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What is your bike? 14"'s need brackets to raise the front fender, earlier bikes do not.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2014 | 07:21 PM
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What is your bike? 14"'s need brackets to raise the front fender, earlier bikes do not.
Seriously???????

I'm glad I bought one of those "old" Harley's....... From way back in the days of 2013!
 
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Old Jan 26, 2014 | 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Turret_plug
Seriously???????

I'm glad I bought one of those "old" Harley's....... From way back in the days of 2013!
Yeah. me too. My buddies 14 has been at the dealer for two weeks for recalls. And ti sat for a month at first as there were other issues. All in all I've seen him ride it twice in many months.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2014 | 07:38 PM
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Lol... I I tried to trade my 13' when the 14's came available....... The trade presented itself in a "prison revenge" form...... Walked away completely butt hurt!
 
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Old Jan 26, 2014 | 07:42 PM
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I ride my 14 everyday it was in and out of shop same day for the clutch recall and im very happy with all of the upgrades they made
 
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Old Jan 26, 2014 | 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by CJ Sedona
I ride my 14 everyday it was in and out of shop same day for the clutch recall and im very happy with all of the upgrades they made
Oh..... Don't get me wrong! I own my bike free and clear....... If they'd give me a reasonable trade...... I'd have a 14' SGS without even batting an eye....... Touch screen stereo! Hells yes!
 
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Old Jan 26, 2014 | 08:42 PM
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i'm glad you posted this i have a 21" off my night train and am wanting to put it on my 2001 electra glide, what i am wondering is will the rotors off the stock wheels mount to the 21" wheel?
 
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Old Jan 26, 2014 | 10:11 PM
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Running stock rotors with Ness G3 21" on my '09, same as '13. Just slotted rear mounting holes on stock SG fender for tire clearance.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2014 | 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by soldier of fortune
i'm glad you posted this i have a 21" off my night train and am wanting to put it on my 2001 electra glide, what i am wondering is will the rotors off the stock wheels mount to the 21" wheel?
Brother I don't think a softail rim will work on a touring bike?
 
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Old Jan 27, 2014 | 08:18 AM
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damn that sucks, i was hoping this spoked 21" would fit off my night train.
 
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