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Old 08-09-2009 | 09:43 PM
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I did a search and could not find a thread addressing this. Is anyone with an Ultra running a 21/16 wheel combo? If so, please post a pic.

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Old 08-09-2009 | 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by monkish
I did a search and could not find a thread addressing this. Is anyone with an Ultra running a 21/16 wheel combo? If so, please post a pic.

Thanks
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a Ultra but I do have a 21 3.5, 17 6.25 on the rear with a 200mm.tire on my FLTR. It is a a Super nice Combo. I Love it! It is also on a 2009 model, which was improved from a 2008 model.My avatar shows a little pic, but go to my garage to see more.
 
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Old 08-09-2009 | 09:59 PM
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I put a 21/18 combo on while at Sturgis last week. While I love the looks the low speed handling is poor for me. I'm gonna look at a lowering kit for the front end to get the geometry back to where it was.
 
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Old 08-10-2009 | 08:12 AM
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I can't help you with a 21/16 pic but I have the 21/18 combo on my 08 Ultra and like the looks and handling. Why would you want to keep the 16 on the rear ?
 
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Old 08-10-2009 | 09:48 AM
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Do you have to relocate (raise) the front fender with the 21" ? Any rubbing issues?
 
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Old 08-10-2009 | 12:57 PM
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Do you have to relocate (raise) the front fender with the 21" ? Any rubbing issues?
Yes it's best to drill out the rear mounting hole with a 3/8" drill bit and raise it and tip it up from the back and then tighten it down and that solves any clearance issues.
 
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Old 08-10-2009 | 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by leeinmemphis
I put a 21/18 combo on while at Sturgis last week. While I love the looks the low speed handling is poor for me. I'm gonna look at a lowering kit for the front end to get the geometry back to where it was.
So did a buddy of mine..........says over 65 it starts to wobbles and low speed sux.......His was a FLHX though........
 
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Old 08-10-2009 | 02:13 PM
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I run a 21/18 combo and I don't experience any wobbles...tracks true and straight...could be the Bagger Brace also. I know A LOT of people who use the 21/18 combination and I haven't heard of any wobbling...
 
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Old 08-10-2009 | 02:57 PM
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I don't have any pictures either but have seen the 21 x 3.50 front with a stock 16 on the rear many times. I also believe the 21 /18 set up looks much better but I have not heard of any negative issues from those that went with the 21/16.
 
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Old 10-07-2009 | 08:09 AM
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Is there a Dunlop Elite 3 available for those front 21 X 3.5 wheels?
 



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