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Old 05-06-2012, 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by cHarley
+1 - All pre 2011 "C" model Sporties had a 21" front wheel.



But I quickly got tired of getting < 8,000 miles and poor handling on the twisties from that skinny tire and switched to a 19".

This might be a dumb question, but what is needed to make the swap? Other than the new wheel, of course!
 
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Old 05-06-2012, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by mfranzdorf
This might be a dumb question, but what is needed to make the swap? Other than the new wheel, of course!
Just the wheel and tire if the new wheel has the same size (diameter) bearings as your existing wheel.
 
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Old 05-06-2012, 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Bengalman
Looks awesome, too. I'd like to get a 2012 in Big Blue Pearl. The only thing is, I'd want a 21" front wheel. I love that look. I wonder if I'd have to change the fender, get it lifted, or both? Haha
Just get out your check book, I'm sure the Harley dealer would be more than happy to get a few more dollars out of you.
I love the look of a 21" wheel.
 
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Old 05-06-2012, 06:00 PM
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I was wondering why my Sporty's front tire looked so damned massive compared to another person's Softail!!


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Old 05-06-2012, 06:59 PM
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My 01 Custom came with a 21", I am swapping it for a 19" with someone from CL. If you get a bike with a 19" all you have to do is watch CL or put an ad up for a bit and you will probably be able to swap it over at very little cost.
 
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Old 05-06-2012, 08:13 PM
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Gotta love the big front wheel! I honestly can't wait to a bike haha
 
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Originally Posted by jag1886
Just get out your check book, I'm sure the Harley dealer would be more than happy to get a few more dollars out of you.
I love the look of a 21" wheel.
Yeah, I just priced this wheel and tire at two dealers. Stock 21" same as what the customs come with, One shop was $550.00, the other was $678.00. That does not include installation....
 
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Old 05-06-2012, 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr.Twisted
Yeah, I just priced this wheel and tire at two dealers. Stock 21" same as what the customs come with, One shop was $550.00, the other was $678.00. That does not include installation....
Holy shi*.

It looks insanely good, though lol
 
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Old 05-07-2012, 03:20 AM
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I like the 21" look also.
 
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The new Sportster 72 comes with a 21" front wheel and all of the other attributes that have been mentioned and it comes in Deep Blue Pearl, just sayin'
 
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