It would seem Harley buyers don't like skinny front tires
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It would seem Harley buyers don't like skinny front tires
Have you noticed? With the exception of the WideGlide which was discontinued but brought back, all Harley TwinCam models with a skinny front tire have been canned, some sooner, some later.
BadBoy, Deuce, Custom. Have I missed any? Apparently most people just don't like or tire of a skinny front which seem to be the case since the FatBoy is still the no. 1 Softail. Don't think it's a handling issue, mine handles great.
BadBoy, Deuce, Custom. Have I missed any? Apparently most people just don't like or tire of a skinny front which seem to be the case since the FatBoy is still the no. 1 Softail. Don't think it's a handling issue, mine handles great.
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No problems with mine. Love it. I had a Suzuki Intruder 1500 for a few years with the huge front tire. I really don't feel any difference with the skinny 21 on my WG, plus I love the look.
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While still riding a 1999 FXR2 with a skinny 21 up front, I now mostly ride my StreetGlide with that big fat 18 on the front. Big difference in handling and ride, dont kid any body about it.
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The one difference some riders don't like is that you 'feel the road' more on a skinny tired bike. There's definitely a different feel riding my FXD with a skinny front tire than one of my fat front tire bikes....not less secure...just different. If you get rattled by road work involving textured grinding, or bridge grates, then I guess a skinny front tire could be scary.
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#8
Too narrow of a contact patch. Had an 80 WG with a 21" front that one had to be careful of when braking on wet or dirty pavement. The narrow ones have a tendacy to lock up & skid.
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