Thoughts on a 21" front wheel
#14
12-08-2014 | 08:23 AM
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From: Colorado
#15
12-08-2014 | 08:38 AM
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From: Lumberton, Texas
#16
12-08-2014 | 09:40 AM
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Didn't lower mine when I went to the 21 and it's not a problem for me. I prefer the ground clearance and the ability to not drake the floor boards in twisting. Road to Iowa in heavy rain and I know it cut the wet road better than the stock size tire. The main thing you need to get used to is slow speed maneuvering ...specially if you have a passenger. It does want to turn on your quick. I won't go back. The look of how the wheel fills the fender space now and the way it handles at normal riding speed is better in my opinion.
Just my thoughts.
#18
12-08-2014 | 02:09 PM
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From: High in the Colorado Rockies
I went to 21" on the front a few years ago and was worried about changes to handling. The handling turned out to be nearly identical and there was absolutely nothing to worry about. Once the 21" was installed, I rode the Million $ Highway and Colorado National Monument later in the month with no issues. Lots of tight twistys and no problems. I lowered the front 1" and went 21" up front and 18" in the rear. SJ Ron
#19
12-08-2014 | 04:26 PM
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From: Displaced hillbilly
#20
12-08-2014 | 04:32 PM
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Couldn't have said it better myself. Just like everything on a Harley it is all subjective. What one guy hates another loves.