Doing a 21 inch front wheel
#13
It's not a simple job, but you would not regret having it done. I can't swear to it but I'm betting the only ones who tout the appeal of a non-lowered 21" Bagger are those who haven't ever ridden one that is lowered. I've ridden them both ways and it's not to say the bike rides bad without lowering but it is no way the kind of ride the majority want out of their bagger.
#14
did the 18 " rear and 21" front put the street glide shocks on rear which are 1" shorter than the roadies rode it for a wile and decided to lower front felt a lot better after lowering front please make sure you check for fender clearance on the front hate to hear about another burnt front fender when the mod is so easy
#15
I heard that the fenders eventually drop and rub when just drilled?
I thought my clearance was ok until I heard a noise in the fall, added noise to the "to do" list. When I took apart the front end thinking the fork leg blew out the noise turned out to be the fender rubbing.
Lowered 1" in the front feels better IMO gives a nice level stance.
Last edited by tgaetto; 04-06-2009 at 11:40 PM.
#16
Drilled my rear mounting holes with a 3/8 drill bit and tilted it up upon tightening them up. Taped a 3/8 nut to the tire and gave it a spin, go to a Meztler tire rumor has it they don't expand at speed. I've had my 21" DNA on since Christmas. Front is lowered 2" maybe I'll bring it up when I get my forks serviced for oil change.
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