I just got me a 2015 Road glide a couple weeks ago. It has a 21 inch wheel. For those who have a 21 inch wheel is the riding much different then a stock wheel? anything I need to watch out for? Thank you in advance for your feedback.

 

What size wheel is on the back? Any modifications done to the front suspension?

 

Stock. And don't know about front suspension. It looks stock.

 

I don't notice any ride difference on mine. 2018 CVO Road Glide with 21" wheel.

 

 

Did you feel it needed to be lowered to preserve the ride quality? How much did you lower it?

 

 

Run the air pressure at 42 psi, never, ever let it below 40 psi or you risk bending the wheel on hard bumps or potholes. Lowering the front end at least an inch, 1 1/2" preferably, will bring the front end back to about the same height with the stock wheel, however you then bring the fender closer to the triple tree and the oil cooler/water pump located at the bottom front of the frame where contact can be made. Make sure the tire has clearance in the fender by taping a 5/16 nut to the centerline of the tire and spin it, making sure there is no fender contact.

 

this is one beautiful Bike you got!!

 

This may or may be germane to your situation, OP, but several years ago I had a bike that a buddy and I built from frame up, based on a 1985 FXWG frame. Initially, it was configured like a Heritage, with 16's front and back. I went to a Wide Glide configuration with a 21 front, kept the 16 rear.

Man, what a difference, and NOT in a good way! The handling completely changed, and it was hard keeping up with my pals on touring bikes in the twisties...

I've come to the opinion that tires of radically different sizes and profiles front and rear is not conducive to decent handling. So, OP, if you like the look of that 21, I believe you may pay a penalty in handling.