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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 10:41 PM
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Default Anyone running a 23" front wheel?
Looking for something a lil different than the 21". Just wondering about any negatives with handling or whatever. Thanks.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 10:59 PM
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pretty sure it be for show.. you could drive it but handeling would suffer id imagine, its got to be pretty heavy over a stocker

it look cool though..
hers a 24'' on a road glide? thing
 
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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 11:22 PM
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Saw one at Biketoberfest, guy said it was 25". Dunno, fugger was huge.

FWIW, I was on a mission to make a big radius fit my RG and that guy did it. Obviously has more cash and time than me
 
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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 11:29 PM
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not sure wtf this is, 26?
 
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Oh...with a 23" you will definitely suffer when it comes to handling. I can tell a difference between my 21" and my friends stock 17". It seems to be a little more squirrelly IMO. It's subtle but definitely there...especially when loaded down.
 
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a cool member named PORKCHOP has a big wheel 23
 
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a cool member named PORKCHOP has a big wheel 23
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Something to consider is that these large diameter wheels use narrow section tyres, which have a much lower load rating than the stock ones. OK for short rides on a stripped custom, but a fully loaded bike is going to be pushing the front tyre over its limits IMHO. Looks great but I would only do it for show, not extended trips.
 
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That last pic looks like the guy cut out his patio table with tin snips and used it as a wheel.

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Originally Posted by Kevin's_09FXDF
not sure wtf this is, 26?
Reminds me of a Big Wheel
 
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