One follow-up question; I like the "planted feel" you get from the FL softails with the 16 or 17 inch wheels versus say a FX model with the 21" (I rented an 07 Duece recently and could really tell a difference in the two bikes). If I go with an 18, 19, or even a 21" front, will the front end of my bike start to feel more like an FX?

 

Different b/c the wheel will get narrower...18" may be like 130 while 19 is a 120....so that changes your handling.You can interpret what a narrower tire does for handling...more nimble, less "planted" perhaps...

 

Thinking I want to go with chrome 120/70/19 up front with 160/60/18 rear. Would love to see more pics of this set up.