21 inch wheel question
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Well after having a few customers with issues without rhyme or reason you would recommend it too.
I think dentist's recommend that you brush your teeth every time you eat as well. Dunno about you but I only brush twice a day.
I think dentist's recommend that you brush your teeth every time you eat as well. Dunno about you but I only brush twice a day.
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I didn't have to do anything to the fender
BUT, I had to trim the tab on the back of the lighted fender tip. I think it "might" have been ok, but was really close and didn't want to put a groove into a new tire
BUT, I had to trim the tab on the back of the lighted fender tip. I think it "might" have been ok, but was really close and didn't want to put a groove into a new tire
Last edited by tehan2; Mar 19, 2014 at 08:38 PM.
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From: nepa
i have a set of new in the box fender brackets in black from hawg halters for a 14 street glide to use the stock fender with a 21.i was gonna use em with my 21,but i ordered a new fender instead.5708552966
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Personally, I would check the tire clearance before just assuming you have to drill the fender. The newer tires don't have the high speed growth as much anymore if I'm not mistaken.
http://wanaryd.com/harley-street-glide.html
What's needed to put a 21" wheel on?
Most of our customers are very surprised to hear that the 21 x 3.5 size front wheel will fit on the the stock Street Glide. All you need for a 2006-2013 Street Glide is a 21 x 3.50 wheel and a 120/70-21 metzeler or avon tire and vaola! If you have a 2014 model, you will need fender risers and we can supply them!
In some case on the 2006-2013 years, we have heard of customers having to remove the fender and drill the fender mounting holes a drill size larger and put the fender back on. This allows the fender to be pulled up a little bit in the back of it to make sure it does not rub the tire. This is not needed all of the time but you should definitely check the clearances of your stock fender once you install the wheel and tire on the bike.
FAQ
Q - Ive heard the tire can expand and rub the paint off the fender, is this true?
A - Yes, in some cases it has been true. In the early days of putting 21" wheels on Baggers, the Avon Venom tire was used a lot and they were expanding at high speeds and burning the fender paint. That is because it was a softer compound tire and easily expanded out more so than normal. This problem has been fixed with the release of the Avon Cobra tire and it is also fine to use a Metzeler Me-880. As long as the fender clearances are checked, this should NEVER be a problem.
http://wanaryd.com/harley-street-glide.html
What's needed to put a 21" wheel on?
Most of our customers are very surprised to hear that the 21 x 3.5 size front wheel will fit on the the stock Street Glide. All you need for a 2006-2013 Street Glide is a 21 x 3.50 wheel and a 120/70-21 metzeler or avon tire and vaola! If you have a 2014 model, you will need fender risers and we can supply them!
In some case on the 2006-2013 years, we have heard of customers having to remove the fender and drill the fender mounting holes a drill size larger and put the fender back on. This allows the fender to be pulled up a little bit in the back of it to make sure it does not rub the tire. This is not needed all of the time but you should definitely check the clearances of your stock fender once you install the wheel and tire on the bike.
FAQ
Q - Ive heard the tire can expand and rub the paint off the fender, is this true?
A - Yes, in some cases it has been true. In the early days of putting 21" wheels on Baggers, the Avon Venom tire was used a lot and they were expanding at high speeds and burning the fender paint. That is because it was a softer compound tire and easily expanded out more so than normal. This problem has been fixed with the release of the Avon Cobra tire and it is also fine to use a Metzeler Me-880. As long as the fender clearances are checked, this should NEVER be a problem.