I was looking at some wheels at HogPro...checking out their bike gallery...alot of good shots there... so i saw a couple of Baggers running a 19" front wheel...with a 120/70/19" tire (i think it's actually a V-Rod front tire).. they looked pretty nice. I've been thinking about maybe some new wheels..but i'm leery of the big 21"...... Thoughts?

 

Consider an 18/18 setup - HD did it on the 09 SE Road Glide. It rides a little harder than stock, but gives you more sideall cushion than an 18/21 setup.

 

Nothing to be leery about with a 21"; it does make the bike handle a little different but not bad. It's actually more stable at speed and crosses road irregularities much better than smaller diameter wheels/tires.
I would recommend that you drop the front end 1 to 1 1/2" though to get the stock stance back.
You can use the stock front fender with a 21" but you do have to drill out the back two mounting holes to 3/8" and rock the fender forward when tightening it down. I am running an Avon 130/70/21 and have had zero issues in 6000 miles so far.

I am sure the 19" is fine as well. I like the look of a 21" stuffed into the stock front fender.

 

i already have the 18" up front (stock 2010 cast wheel) and i actually would probably keep a 16" in the rear... i'd rather keep the extra "meat" under the back end...i don't really even see the back wheel..
Was just kinda thinking about the 19" up front for a little something extra / a little something different.....but not as drastic as the 21".. I'm not into lowering the front either..not looking to get that crazy
I like my SG so far...LOVE the way it rides

 

Keep in mind the difficulty of finding an uncommon tire size should you have a flat while touring.

 

i like the way you think....but, IF i go with new wheels..and pick the 19" / 16" combo... i would be running the Stock 2010 SG rear tire and the 120/70/19 front tire is a stock V-Rod tire.... thats actually one of the advantages of this set up.... although it's not too common ..it's all widely available

 

You might see my bike on the HogPro site. I LOVE the 19" wheel. It looks great, handles/rides as good or better than stock, fits perfect with the stock fender and it doesn't change the ride height (or jiffy stand lean angle).




(BTW, 19" tires are easy find.)

 

I did see your bike.... SWEET... what tire are you running?

p.s. i am HUGE roadie fan..

 

It's a Metzeler ME880

 

I talked to hogpro the load rating on the 19" is not very good when you compare it to the 18" or 21"