21" front wheel feedback
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21" front wheel feedback
I have a 2011 EG Ultra Limited. I am trying to get some feed back from anyone who has put this size on their similar bike. Did it cause a problem with the ride? I wasn't going to lower the front end when I put new legs on at the same time. I'm 6'3" so I'll reach ground with no prob. I am a little concerned that this could change the ride or handling of my bike. Any help would be appreciated.
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Had 21 on my RG. Didn't really change the handling. Maybe a Little more floppy at slow speed, heavier in twisties and more stable in a straight line but nothing much or bad. Going to a 21 on my EG.
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I had a 21 on my street glide until I had my wheel bearing issue.I went from stock to the 21 and then back.I like the 21 better it just seems smoother and more sure footed to me.Will put it back on when I get my new hub
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the only thing I can say is lots of dealers will throw a tantrum and try to blame the wheel on all sorts of issues.One in Denver refused to even check the reason it kept eating wheel bearings after they replaced the first set.(they had crushed the crush sleeve 5 thousandths) putting the first set in.They told me of all the dangers of the wheel including burning up the engine due to the sump not being level when I stated I knew my warranty rights and had a attorney that just handled the moss act on retainer they shut up fast and put the new 19 inch chrome agitator wheel back away .Just keep that in mind
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Many of our customers buy 21" front wheels and do not bother lowering the bike. My advice is always the same. Buy the wheel and install it. Ride the bike. If you feel you want to lower the bike after installing the wheel get a lowering kit and lower the bike. Personally I have no need. I am not tall at all (less than 6') either.
The idea behind lowering the front of the bikes is that the added height you get from the 21" front wheel and tire (1.25" or so) is to bring it back down towards stock geometry specs. My last bike that had a 21" was not lowered at all and it handled great. I felt no need to lower it. My two bikes prior to that both had 21"'s also. One I lowered and the other I did not. The bike that was lowered obviously had less fork travel and that was quite noticeable compared to the stock amount of travel. For my new ride I have a set of stock height mono tubes that will go in eventually.
From a labor standpoint if you have your work done at a shop it makes sense to do this all at once, but that is the only way that this makes sense to me. I prefer to change one thing at a time so I can feel the distinct difference that each item makes before deciding if I need to change anything else.
The idea behind lowering the front of the bikes is that the added height you get from the 21" front wheel and tire (1.25" or so) is to bring it back down towards stock geometry specs. My last bike that had a 21" was not lowered at all and it handled great. I felt no need to lower it. My two bikes prior to that both had 21"'s also. One I lowered and the other I did not. The bike that was lowered obviously had less fork travel and that was quite noticeable compared to the stock amount of travel. For my new ride I have a set of stock height mono tubes that will go in eventually.
From a labor standpoint if you have your work done at a shop it makes sense to do this all at once, but that is the only way that this makes sense to me. I prefer to change one thing at a time so I can feel the distinct difference that each item makes before deciding if I need to change anything else.
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