I love that look but how much handling and ride are you compromising?

 

I don't get it with this forum, but fear spreads here like a bullshit story on FOX news. The handling and ride are fine IF IF IF you take care of the geometry. I.E., lowering the front the proper amount to retain stock line.

Also, i had a guy tell me he's not going with a 21" front because the tire is way too narrow...

the tire that fits onto the 21x3.5 front wheel is approximately 1/2" 'thinner' than a stock tire. That's right, one-half of an inch. A quarter inch (1/4) on each side. How do i know? Because i held the stock one up to the new one and checked. I think my bike rides better since the new wheel and monotubes lowered.

It comes down to this: it takes money to play, and the cost of cool aint cheap. Halfassing a job like throwing a 21 on without the money to account for the changes to the suspension or ride height is going to cause negative results.

This is what i have experienced with my own two eyes/hands/ears/etc. so while it may be my opinion, it's not hearsay.

 

Rampage 5 spoke contrast cut

 

Forgot pic

 

21'' front 18'' rear RC Components CZAR, matching 13'' rotor and Hawg Halters 6 piston caliper. Lowered 2'' up front to put the geometry back to stock. Rides and handles as well as any other bagger I've ridden. I love it!

 

I'm subscribing, looking for a 21" wheel for my SG.

 

Guess I could post a some terrible quality pics of my old bike.

 

Here are a couple bikes with single disc black 21" fronts. One is our Indy wheel and the other is our Primitive wheel.

 

21/17 Phantoms from Coastal Moto. Lowered the front 1" with progressive drop in and added ricor intiminators. Handles better than stock by far.

 

I'm hoping to have a pic to post soon. Just ordered mine today....

All these bikes look awesome