It would seem Harley buyers don't like skinny front tires
06-20-2011, 09:29 PM
Join Date: Jan 2009
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I estimate about 85% of my 38 years of riding Harleys has been on 21 in. front tires. I prefer the feel over fat tires. Don't get me wrong, I love riding the fat tire bikes, but the skinny tires feel best to me.
06-20-2011, 10:52 PM
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Got a skinny 21 on mine, personally I think it looks better. A fatter tire may be better crossing through some BS but I don't think it's a major difference.
06-20-2011, 11:19 PM
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Love my 21" skinny tire, but it will catch ruts and you will feel the road debris. You get used to it though and it's worth it.
06-21-2011, 05:04 AM
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I like the skinny front tire. I guess it's because of my old motocross days.
06-21-2011, 05:13 AM
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I've bought a few Harleys and I like the skinny front tire.
06-21-2011, 06:07 AM
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I just sold my Deluxe for this reason. I dont like the heavy fronts. 21" to me is what a bike should look and feel like. Working on the replacement.
06-21-2011, 06:29 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
streeteagle
Don't think it's a handling issue, mine handles great.
Handles great compared to what?
06-21-2011, 06:35 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
roadking2000
Handles great compared to what?
Maybe compared to the bike he had without the 21...
06-21-2011, 06:40 AM
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narrow tire on the front definatly handles a lot better
06-21-2011, 07:07 AM
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I like the look of the skinny front tire on the smaller bikes, not so much on bikes with big bags. One of these days I'm going to get an FXSTS.
06-20-2011, 09:29 PM
